Ellen Is Barely Recognizable In Throwback Photo Of Her ‘Awkward’ 15-Year-Old Self

As we get older, the way we look changes — sometimes slowly, but sometimes very drastically. Over the course of our lives, anything from hair color to face shape can evolve, and one can only guess how he or she is going to look like five, 10, even 50 years from now.

Ellen DeGeneres is recognized everywhere she goes, and she has a very unique and memorable face. We love her!

But would you have recognized her when she was 15 years old?

Now, you can find out for yourself! The comedian and talk show host recently posted a throwback photo of herself when she was just a teenager, and she looks totally different!

She posted the image online in anticipation of the 15th season of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which premieres on September 5.

Now scroll down to see the photo for yourself and see how much she's changed. Aren't you excited for the new season? We sure are!

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Ellen DeGeneres is gearing up for the 15th season of her show and already has an incredible lineup of guests.

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In honor of the milestone achievement, she wanted to celebrate in a unique way: she encouraged her followers to share photos of themselves at age 15. She posted one of herself!

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Instagram / The Ellen Show

Many have seen a photo of her when she was but a baby…

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But this photo of when she was a teenager is making people laugh!

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She looks nothing like she does now, and she's putting her "awkward teen" phase on display for everyone to see.

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Our biggest surprise? That she's a brunette in the photo!

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Many fans responded with their own photos, and some look just like Ellen at that age.

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Instagram / The Ellen Show

Hopefully, the funny woman will post more photos of her younger self in the future. We love seeing her humble beginnings!

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