30 Celebs Photoshopped Hanging Out With Their Younger Versions
Time does its thing... but seeing it in such a tangible manner is pretty incredible and eye-opening.
Ard Gelinck has a knack for turning nostalgia into something instantly shareable. His photoshopped portraits place celebrities beside younger versions of themselves, and the result is part time travel, part fan service.
This collection brings together stars from film, music, and TV, including names that shaped entire generations. Some are still in the spotlight, while others are remembered with extra affection, which makes the contrast even more striking.
With 30 fresh edits in the mix, the only real question is which one will hit you with the biggest wave of memories.
1. Betty White
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4. Jason Momoa
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Ard says that the most popular characters are actors from the TV show Friends. "They were and still are mega-popular worldwide because this show was aired all over the world."
He also added that his recent post with Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez was very successful. They just got back together, and it was widely covered by the media.
The artist also mentioned that he had to find a "respectful and lovely way to honor" beloved actress Betty White, who recently passed away.
That mix of nostalgia and timing clearly works.
5. Paul Rudd
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6. Bill Murray
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7. Harrison Ford
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Ard says that the pictures of beloved stars who have passed away receive many reactions and beautiful comments. "For example, stars like Amy Winehouse, George Michael, David Bowie, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Kobe Bryant, and recently Betty White and Bob Saget remain very popular among fans."
Those tributes tend to land the hardest.
8. Kate Winslet
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9. Robert Downey
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10. Sophia Loren
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And if you like seeing younger versions, this matches those awkward school photo moments from picture day.
11. John Cleese
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12. Christina Applegate
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13. Bon Jovi
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14. Kurt Cobain
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15. Britney Spears
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16. Will Smith
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17. Sting
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18. James Michael Tyler
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19. Ricky Gervais
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20. Angelina Jolie
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21. Sean Connery
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22. Marilyn Monroe
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23. Alanis Morissette
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24. Charlize Theron
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25. Robert Redford
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26. Michael Jordan
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27. Kim Kardashian
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28. Brian May
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29. Jennifer Aniston
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30. John Lennon
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Does Ard have favorite celebs? "There are a few," he said.
"For example, I think Harry Styles has gone through a lot of development in his music style and voice. This also applies to Miley Cyrus; she has grown from a child star to a major global star.Lady Gaga surprised me in a positive way. She was very good in 'A Star Is Born.' But there are so many more..."
We hope you've enjoyed these photos. We know we did...
A few favorites always sneak in at the end.
Betty White hanging with her younger self feels wild, now check out old master portraits that captured the same influencer-level energy.
