20 Celebrities And How Much They've Changed Since Finding Fame
Before becoming household names, our most-loved celebrities were just like us... sort of.
Some celebrities look like time barely touched them, while others seem to go through full-on era changes in the blink of an eye. One year they’re 15, 17, or 24, and the next thing you know, they’re 28, 31, and 37, with a whole new vibe, style, and public image.
This list is basically a before-and-after photo album of fame: Drake at 19 and 36, Kim Kardashian from Paris Hilton’s stylist to a household name, Jonah Hill transforming from early screen appearances to a totally different look, and Justin Bieber going from “Baby” teen heartthrob to grown-man star. Then you’ve got the Kardashians, all tied together by Keeping Up With The Kardashians, plus Kylie at 12 and 24, Khloé at 24 and 37, and the way Bella Hadid’s face looks wildly different from 13 to 25.
And once you start noticing the pattern, you can’t unsee it.
1. Drake
Drake at 19 and 36 years old. The Canadian rapper, singer, and actor has barely changed, except for the beard!
Jeffrey Mayer / WireImage, Prince Williams / WireImage2. Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian first found fame as Paris Hilton's stylist. She then started gaining more popularity when her sex tape was leaked.
However, Kim really became a household name when Keeping Up With The Kardashians started to gain popularity. In these photos, she is 26 and 41 years old.
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Jonah Hill at 24 and 37 years old. The comedian, actor, and filmmaker's appearance has changed drastically since he first started appearing on our screens.
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4. Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber at 15 and 28 years old. The Canadian singer and songwriter has made a huge impact on the music industry since recording his first hit single, Baby, when he was just 15.
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5. Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence at 17 and 31 years old. Jennifer is best known for playing Katniss in The Hunger Games and was the highest-paid actress in 2015 and 2016.
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6. Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner became famous after starring alongside her siblings in Keeping Up With The Kardashians and has since become a successful businesswoman. In these photos, she is 12 and 24 years old.
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7. Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is undeniably one of the biggest singers and songwriters of our time. In these photos, she is 17 and 31 years old.
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8. Bella Hadid
Bella Hadid has been featured on the cover of 27 Vogue magazines worldwide and is one of the most popular supermodels in history. The drastic change in her appearance is undeniable in these photos of Bella at 13 and 25 years old.
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9. Maude Apatow
Euphoria star Maude Apatow is the daughter of actress Leslie Mann and director Judd Apatow. In these photos, she is 12 and 24 years old.
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10. Khloé Kardashian
Khloé Kardashian at 24 and 37 years old. Khloé gained fame in the same way as her siblings by starring in their reality show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians.
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11. Cardi B
Cardi B at 24 and 29 years old. The famous rapper and songwriter made a name for herself with her outlandish style and catchy lyrics.
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12. Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart was the highest-paid actress in 2012 and has been nominated for a Golden Globe and an Academy Award. In these photos, she is 12 and 32 years old.
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13. Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato found fame at a young age when they appeared in various shows on the Disney Channel, later becoming a popular singer and songwriter. In these photos, they are 16 and 29.
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14. Sydney Sweeney
Sydney Sweeney is a model and actress from the United States and is most popular for her role as Cassie Howard in Euphoria. In these photos, she is 14 and 24 years old.
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15. Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner at 14 and 26 years old. The supermodel's appearance has certainly transformed a lot since she first became famous starring in Keeping Up With The Kardashians with her siblings.
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16. Travis Barker
Travis Barker at 25 and 46 years old. Travis is the drummer for Blink-182 and is famously married to Kourtney Kardashian.
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17. Rihanna
Rihanna was first discovered by record producer Evan Rogers and has become a successful singer, actress, and fashion designer. In these photos, she is 17 and 34 years old.
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18. Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande at 15 and 28 years old. The singer's epic vocal range has made her a household name.
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19. Post Malone
Post Malone is well-known for his unique vocal techniques and extensive facial tattoos. In these photos, he is 20 and 26 years old.
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20. Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson was the world's highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019, and in 2021, she was named one of the world's most influential people. In these photos, she is 14 and 37 years old.
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That’s what makes Drake’s beard timeline feel so wild, because everything else looks almost unchanged from 19 to 36.
Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian’s glow-up comes with a whole storyline, from Paris Hilton’s orbit to the Keeping Up With The Kardashians era.
Jonah Hill’s shift from 24 to 37 hits different too, especially right next to Justin Bieber’s jump from 15 to 28.
And by the time you reach Kylie Jenner at 12 and 24 and Bella Hadid at 13 and 25, the “changed” part stops being subtle.
So, there you have it! 20 celebrities and how much they've changed since finding fame and fortune.
Who are your favorites? And which star do you think has changed the most?
As always, we would love to hear your opinions on this. You can share them with us in the comment section.
The scary part is how fast celebrity photos can make you question what “the same person” even means.
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