Celebrities get hundreds of photos of themselves taken on the regular. Because there are so many pictures from so many different sources, there's a good chance they don't see half of them. Due to the sheer volume of celebrity pictures you see over time, it's hard to notice the changes in some of your favorite faces.
Taking a look back at where it all began can prove to be shocking in more ways than one. Some celebrities have grown up a lot, considering the fact that they hit the scene as children. There are some celebrities who have changed radically, while others seem frozen in time. Even ageless faces can't distract from the questionable fashion choices that stand to be unearthed, however. We decided to travel back in time and take a look at what some of our favorite celebrities looked like the first time we laid eyes on them, and you won't believe some of our best finds.
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Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson
Goldie Hawn broke onto the scene in 1968 as a cast member on the TV comedy series Laugh-In. Her star continued to rise throughout the '70s. In 1979, she gave birth to daughter Kate Hudson, who has grown up in front of the cameras. Today, Kate is an actress and entrepreneur.
Robert Redford
Robert Redford was one of many actors looking for success on the stage and screen in New York in the late 1950s. He got his big break as a member of the original 1963 cast of Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park. Despite a brief retirement from acting in 2018, he recently appeared in the 2019 HBO series Watchmen.
Vanna White
Vanna White dabbled in acting and the pageant circle before getting the gig as hostess on the game show Wheel of Fortune. She's enjoyed success outside of the show, appearing in bit pieces and making cameos. Vanna has recently been hosting for Pat Sajak while he recovers from intestinal surgery.
Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle did small gigs when starting out as an actress, including a stint as a briefcase girl on the game show Deal or No Deal. She hit her stride with her role as Rachel Zane in Suits, a role she gave up when Prince Harry proposed. Today, the Duchess of Sussex is adjusting to life as a new royal and a new mom to baby Archie.
Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt was but a bright-eyed hopeful trying to break onto the scene in the late 1980s. It would take just a few short years of small roles and appearances before he got his big break in the 1991 film Thelma & Louise. Today, the heartthrob is into being a dad to his six kids and doing his various endeavors in front of and behind the camera.
Princess Diana
Princess Diana was born the fourth of five children in an aristocratic family. The demure but fiery figure never dreamed of a life in the public eye, but that all changed when she married the Prince of Wales in 1981. Her life was filled with love and compassion for the most marginalized until her tragic 1997 death.
Tina Turner
Tina Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee. She was discovered by Ike Turner, whom she later married. She broke free of the abusive relationship and their partnership to rise and become the Queen of Rock and Roll and a certified icon in her own right.
Michelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Pfeiffer started in the pageant scene before turning her attention to acting. Her first major film role was in Grease 2, although she didn't break out until her performance in Scarface. Michelle has enjoyed a wonderful career in Hollywood, most recently appearing in the 2019 film Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.
Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda got into acting as a teen. It wouldn't be until the 1965 film Cat Ballou that she really hit her stride, and she cemented herself as a sex symbol with 1968's Barbarella. Today, she's not just an actress but a political activist who can be found outside the US Capitol with protesters concerned with the climate crisis.
Melanie Griffith
Melanie Griffith was born into a Hollywood family, the daughter of actress Tippi Hedren. She would shoot to fame in the 1984 crime thriller Body Double. Melanie is also the mother of actress Dakota Johnson, who marks the third generation of the family in the business.
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks was just getting his start in the early '80s. It wouldn't be until the 1984 romantic comedy Splash that he became a household name. Today, he's one of Hollywood's purest figures and most beloved actors, and his career is showing no signs of slowing down.
Kim Kardashian
Once upon a time, Kim Kardashian was known as the daughter of lawyer Robert Kardashian, stepdaughter of Olympian Bruce (now Caitlyn) Jenner, and best friend/personal assistant of Paris Hilton. A leaked home movie and a foray into reality TV turned her into an inescapable megastar. Today, Kim is a mother of four, a law student, a businesswoman, and so much more.
The Duggars
The 17, turned 18, turned 19 Kids and Counting family has been through a lot. Through it all, they've continued to grow their faithful family. Today, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are parents to their 19 children, ages 9 to 31, and grandparents to 17 kids.
Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon was just testing the waters of acting when she landed the lead role in 1991's The Man in the Moon. It would be her performances at the end of the decade in Best Laid Plans and Cruel Intentions that made her a Hollywood mainstay. Today, Reese is an actress, producer, activist, and more.
Chrissy Teigen
Like Meghan Markle, Chrissy also had a brief stint as a suitcase girl on Deal or No Deal. It would be modeling that put her in the orbit of John Legend. The two have been married for six years. Outside of their relationship, Chrissy is an author, TV personality, and Twitter rock star.
