Celebrity Throwback Photos That Are As Awkward As They Are Adorable
Every Thursday, people search through their homes and their phones for the perfect throwback picture. This ritual is known as "Throwback Thursday," or #tbt for short. Mostly, #tbt is an excuse for people to either post pictures of themselves when they were younger and more attractive, or when they were younger and less attractive.
You can measure a person's confidence in their self-image by the ugliness of the picture they choose to post. The uglier the picture, the more confident they are in their current attractiveness. It's just science. It's not just regular folk who participate in #tbt. Celebrities do it too. Read on for the cutest and the most awkward celebrity #tbts to ever grace the internet.
Tomorrow, Tomorrow, I Love You, Tomorrow
Sarah Hyland of Modern Family fame wasn't always the hot older sister. Back in the day, she was as dorky as the rest of us.
She didn't really have red hair as a child. That photo is of her as Annie in what I can only assume was a school play. In 1999, Hyland was in a TV movie remake of Annie, but that time she played Annie's orphan friend Molly.
It Was A Simpler Time For These Two
This #ThrowbackThursday features Kim Kardashian and Nicole Richie at thirteen. This was back before reality show fame, Kanye West, and that picture that broke the internet.
Nicole was rocking a shiny set of braces and Kim... was being Kim. If they only knew then what their lives would become.
It's A Mad World
Believe it or not, this is January Jones. You may know her as Betty Draper from the hit AMC show Mad Men— also known as the greatest AMC show of all time (sorry, Breaking Bad, imma let you finish).
This is an iconic throwback photo if I ever saw one. That shirt. That hair. January had it going on.
One Headshot To Rule Them All
Chris Pratt is giving me major Heath Ledger from Ten Things I Hate About You vibes in this picture. It's very '90s heartthrob chic.
I am so glad that this picture exists, but I am also glad that Chris cut his hair and is now an actual stud.
A Family Affair
First, can I just say, Billy Ray Cyrus looks exactly the same. How has he not aged since 1997? Miley and Noah both look adorable.
Noah's innocent little face is giving me all the feels. I wonder if they were rock stars back then, too. Read on for an adorable OITNB throwback.
Like I'm Living A Teenage Dream
This is Katy Perry at 14 or 15, wearing a bedazzled shirt that says "popstar" on it, with chocolate in her teeth. It all makes sense now. Our Katy Kat was always just as weird and as wonderful as she is today.
Thanks for this #tbt Katy. It's top-notch.
Before There Was Drake, There Was Aubrey Graham
Isn't little Drake the cutest? This is from back when @champagnepapi was just Diet Coke Papi. I bet this was even before he was on Degrassi. He had so much swag, even then.
Those glasses and the color blocked shirt are everything. I guess this nerdy kid becoming an international superstar was all part of "God's plan."
Orange Was The Old Black
Before Laura Prepon sported jet black locks on Orange is the New Black, she had fiery orange hair and a sly smile. Those sweeping side bangs could make any early 2000s kid jealous.
The expression on her face is too much for me to handle. She looks exactly like a kid who would end up in TV jail one day.
Before Grown Ups There Was Teen Adam
What would we do without Adam Sandler, the legend who brought us such films as Jack and Jill, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, and who could forget, Water Boy.
Teen Sandler looks exactly the same as old Sandler, just with a little glimmer in his eye— a hint of what's to come.
I Want To Squeeze Aziz
Look at baby Aziz! Don't you just want to squish his little cheeks? Who would have thought that this adorable child would grow up to sell out stadiums all over the world?
Aziz is killing it right now. Maybe he should show up to his next stand up gig in overalls with no shirt underneath.
Thank Goodness Andy Cohen Wasn't Reunited With His Braces
This is a young Andy Cohen with his friend Jeanne Messing rocking it out at a dance in 1983. I actually love Jeanne's outfit. I would totally wear that top today. I'm not sure about Andy's blue and maroon number...
I'm into the maroon, just not sure if it looks great with the blue collar.
They Were Posh Then, And They're Posh Now
David and Victoria's wedding was the most extra. Victoria Beckham (AKA Posh Spice) posted this picture to Instagram on their anniversary. Those purple outfits prove that Posh doesn't always live up to her Spice Girls title and that Beckham definitely looks better in white.
Before She Was Involved In Any Scandals
Yup, that is the one and only Kerry Washington in a colorful striped top and pink hair bows. Olivia Pope would never be caught dead in an outfit with that much pizzaz.
Olivia's more of a neutrals and clean lines kind of girl, but clearly, Kerry was all about the color.
Before Blossom Blossomed
Check out this picture of a young Mayim Bialik and what looks to be a pre-nose job Jennifer Aniston. This is possibly the most '90s photo I have ever seen.
The only thing that could make it more '90s would be the rest of the Friends cast and a black choker necklace.
Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Ladies And Gentlemen
As if we didn't already love The Rock enough, he goes and posts this absolute gem to Instagram. How can we ever repay him for this gift?
That turtleneck, that fanny pack, that hair— it's the complete package. It's everything I could ever want in a man. My boy Dwayne does not disappoint.
Two Famous Ladies In One #TBT
Can you spot the two starlets in this vintage catalog photo? The girl in yellow is a young Jessica Biel, and in black we have a young Jessica Alba. Two Jessicas in one awkwardly posed ski scene.
Those sweaters do look really comfy, though. Keep reading to see a prophetic photo of the new duchess, Meghan Markle, before she was royalty.
The Most Swag That Has Ever Existed
Taraji P. Henson posted this #tbt photo on Instagram with the caption, "You couldn't tell her ISH!!! She knew she belonged in #Hollywood right here, she just didn't know how she was getting there but she DREAMED BIG AF!!!"
Ugh, I can't even with this photo. It is too cool for everyone.
Beyoncé Before She Was Queen Bey
Just look at this little cabbage patch baby! How could a being this squishy and adorable become the fierce queen that we know and love today?
This is where it all started. We salute you, baby Bey. You are truly destined for greatness.
Dreams Really Do Come True
One day you're fifteen years old posing with your homie outside Buckingham Palace, and then boom, twenty-two years later you're in the palace married to a ginger prince.
It's crazy how the world works. If only that little Meghan Markle knew then what we know now...
Will They Ever Cross Roads Again?
Taryn Manning posted this #tbt photo to Instagram. She's sitting in between her Crossroads co-stars, Britney Spears and Zoe Saldana.
Crossroads was the first live action movie I saw in theaters, so this picture is bringing back all the feels. Remember when Britney Spears was everywhere? That was a weird time.
