19 Amazing Illustrations Of Celebs Beside Their Younger Selves

Celebrities have a way of staying in our heads long after their first big moment. That is part of why before-and-after photos always get attention, especially when they show how familiar faces have changed over time.

This collection takes that idea in a different direction. Artist Fulvio A. Obregon, also known as Fulaleo, created a project called "Me & My Other Me," where famous people meet their younger selves in playful illustrations packed with tiny references.

From John Lennon to Madonna, the details make each drawing feel personal. Read on to see how many of these celebrity throwbacks you can spot.

1. Drew Barrymore

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2. Robert De Niro

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Fulvio was inspired to start this project after seeing his cousin’s photo. It was composed of two images of her: one from her childhood and one recent photo.

We are so glad he decided to do this. His illustrations show how the celebs' appearances have changed, but their inner charm remains.

Okay, we have to admit that some of these famous people aren't really charming, but they definitely possess some inner strength that shines through.

3. Paul McCartney

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4. Dolly Parton

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5. Michael Jackson

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6. Cher

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7. Yoko Ono

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8. Sigourney Weaver

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9. Judi Dench

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Fulvio is currently based in Melbourne, Australia. He is a humble guy and says that he is simply an illustrator who loves to create concepts and pieces related to retro aesthetics and pop culture. But he is much more. He enables us to go back to the past and evokes memories of these artists’ first works. It’s those works that made us like them in the first place.

And if you’re craving nostalgia, these school photos prove everyone had an awkward phase.

10. The Queen Elizabeth II

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11. Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia)

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12. Debbie Harry

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13. Steve Jobs

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14. Elizabeth Taylor

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15. Madonna

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16. Tina Turner

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17. Al Pacino

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18. Mick Jagger

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19. Bill Gates

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People get older and change. People we were once crazy about can start to annoy us, and it’s hard to remember why we liked them in the first place. Fulvio makes us remember.

And that’s what’s important, these illustrations bring back memories of the first time we saw them in movies or listened to one of their songs.

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