Celebrities usually appear godlike when we see them on television. Sometimes, we even forget they are humans beings, that had "regular" lives before they achieved world fame and recognition. But one thing is sure; our favorite celebrities were once cute little kids, completely unaware of the future stardom that awaits them. We have compiled a collection of their pictures for you, check to see how many you can recognize from their childhood photographs. Some are trickier than you might think...
This Girl Next Door Turned Out To Be…
This beautiful girl was born in Los Angeles and moved to New York at a tender age. Her acting talent was discovered at 11, and by the time she was 19, she made her debut with a minor role in a sci-fi movie, Mac and Me.
She later moved back to Los Angeles where she got roles on two television shows, which were later canceled. Thankfully, this did not stop her.
Jennifer Aniston
Aniston got back on her feet when she landed a role in the popular television sitcom Friends in 1994. Acting as Rachel Green from 10 years till 2004, she established herself as an outstanding and reputable actress.
She has since acted in many movies and won many awards for her acting. She is the co-founder of a production company called Echo Films.
This Down To Earth Young Man Is…
This superstar was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to a half Puerto Rican, half Ashkenazi Jewish Latin percussionist father, and a Philipines singer mother. With this diverse musical background, it is no surprise he grew up to be a wonderful dancer with his own funky music style.
According to him, his Uncle, who was an Elvis impersonator was his biggest influence, and by the age of four, he was on his way to fame as he dressed up as Elvis for his regular performance with his family band, the Love Notes.
Bruno Mars
Born Peter Gene Hernandez, Bruno Mars moved to Los Angeles after high school to pursue his musical career and got signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment record label after his sister played one of his demos for the head of A&R. Mars is one of the most successful musicians of his generation and one of the best selling artists of all time.
He has won numerous awards including Grammy Awards for best artist and best album. Bruno Mars attributes his musical success to the influences of his family and growing up in Hawaii.
This Cute Angel Turned Out To Be…
This adorable star fell in love with acting very early in her life. Born in 1982 in Brooklyn, New York. Her mother was an actress, and she must have gotten inspiration from watching her play the role of Fantine in Les Miserables when she was six.
She starred in many plays during her High School days and performed at Carnegie Hall as a member of the U.S High School Honors Chorus singing soprano. She later performed with theater companies such as the New Jersey’s Paper Mill Playhouse, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and the Barrow Group Theater Company.
Anne Hathaway
Hathaway started her career with the series, Get Real in 1999 and got her breakout in 2001 with The Princess Diaries. where she had the esteemed opportunity to star alongside Julie Andrews. Since then, she has acted in many movies and achieved great success as an actress.
She even got the chance to reenact the role her mother played in Les Miserables. Her outstanding acting has won her many awards, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and an Emmy Award. She is currently one of the highest-paid actresses in the world.
This Fashionable Angel Is…
Born in California, this girl grew up listening to artists such as Bob Dylan, and this influenced her early pursuit of a musical career. At 17, she joined a music group that would later become very famous.
They released their first self-titled album in 1992. Despite the album not getting a wide reception, they were not disillusioned and instead, made more music till they eventually achieved global fame with their third album in 1995.
Gwen Stefani
Apart from a successful music career to her name, Stefani also owns a clothing line L.A.M.B, which she started in 2003. in 2005, debuted the Harajuku Lovers line, a clothing line heavily influenced by the Japanese culture and style.
Following the success of her band, No Doubt, she pursued a solo career and released her first solo album in 2004. Her music and fashion styles have earned her numerous awards. She also appeared as a judge on The Voice.
This Wise Lady Santa Became…
Here is an adorable girl who did not allow the circumstances of her birth to stop her from being the best. Born into poverty in Mississippi, she spent her childhood moving from her grandmother to her mother and later to her father, but despite her struggles, she performed excellently in school and even got elected as her high school president.
She also won the Miss Black Tennessee beauty pageant at the age of 17 and upon finishing high school went to study Speech Communications and Performing Arts at Tennesse State University.
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is a household name today in America with the Oprah Show. Not only did she fight her way out of poverty, but she also did it in style. She ranks as the wealthiest African-American of the 20th century.
She was influenced by her grandmother, who encouraged her speaking and writing passion as a child, and after working as a CBS television co-anchor while still in college, she finally got her own talk show in 1985 with the Oprah Winfrey Show. Since then, the show has won multiple awards while also increasing the popularity of the host. Oprah has also made appearances in many movies starting with Color Purple in 1985.
This Cute Sweet Young Lady is…
This sweet girl turned superstar was discovered by chance. She started acting at a young age and starred in local productions while also writing her own music. She was discovered by a local delivery man who overheard her in the studio and sent a copy of her demo to a friend working at Epic Records.
She later released her first album in 1999 while still in her first year of high school. Since then, she has performed on tour with groups such as Backstreet Boys and Nsync.
Mandy Moore
Mandy Moore has gone a long way since she released her first album. With over 10 million albums sold worldwide and many of her singles topping the charts, she has established herself as a force to reckon with in the musical industry.
Apart from music, She is also a fantastic actress and has acted in many movies, including The Princess Diaries, Dr Dolittle 2, A Walk to Remember, Princess Rapunzel, etc. She has two Screen Actors Guild Awards to her name for her performance in the series; This is Us.
This Beautiful Cutie Turned Out To Be…
This gorgeous little princess started as a member of the Playbox Theatre Company at the age of three years; she, however, made her debut as an actress at the age of 14.
Her childhood was spent in the company of her fellow young stars and received her education alongside them.
Sophie Turner
Any fan of the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones knows Sansa Stark, the Queen of the North. This was Turner’s first role as she was cast for it at the age of 14.
She played the role till the show ended in 2019 with its eight-season. Her first act in a movie was in 2013 with Another Me. She has also starred in the X-Men series as recently married Joe Jonas.
This Fresh Prince Of SomeWhere Is…
This aspiring rapper knew what he wanted from an early age, and it was not to become an engineer. The Philadelphia born and raised kid got a scholarship to Massachusetts Institute of Technology after high school, but he turned it down to pursue a career in music.
Starting as the MC in a hip-hop group of three with his friends, their first single was released when he was 17. He ventured into acting with a popular NBC series in 1990.
Will Smith
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air might have been what announced Will Smith to the world, but he didn’t stop there. He has since acted in many blockbusters, including Men in Black, I Am Legend, and Independence Day.
That isn’t to say that he has left his music aspirations behind him. Smith has also graced us with hits such as “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It,” “Miami,” and “Wild Wild West,” and of recent the remake of Aladdin. He remains the only actor to have eight consecutive films gross over $100 million in the domestic box office and 11 gross over $150 million internationally.
This Handsome Hearthrob Turned Out To Be…
This future actor started with features in local ads and commercials after his talent was discovered at a dance recital at the age of 10. Born in 1973 into a large Catholic family, he started learning how to dance at three years while also training in karate and wrestling.
He made his acting debut in 1984 and got his career-defining role in a popular television series in 1989.
Mario Lopez
Mario Lopez's career-defining role came with Saved by the Bell. After the series, he acted in few movies and also hosted several shows, including Extra, America’s Best Dance Crew, X-Factor, and iHeartRadio Countdown.
He is married to Courtney Mazza, and together, they have three children. Lopez has made cameo appearances on sitcoms such as Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Jane the Virgin. He currently hosts the show Access and has a reality TV show with his family which is based on their everyday life.
She Grew Up To Become A Fashionable Soulful Singer And She Is…
This girl is known not only for her music but also for her fashion look, which includes tattoos, her beehive hairstyle, and winged black hairliner. She was born in London and grew up in a musical family as his maternal uncles and grandmother were jazz musicians.
She started writing music at 15 and in July 2000 became the featured female vocalist with the National Youth Jazz orchestra. She later signed with islands record and released her first album in 2003.
Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse is not just a singer but also a prolific songwriter; she co-wrote every song on Frank, her first album. Due to her upbringing, jazz is one of her major influences, and this can be seen in her singles. She released her second album Back to Black in 2006; this album remains the second best-selling album of the 21st century in the UK as it sold 3.58 million copies within the country.
This wonderful lady has won 5 Grammy Awards for her wonderful music. Sadly, she passed away at the young of 27.
This Class Clown Grew up to Be…
This quiet child discovered his funny side after joining his high school drama department. Born in Chicago, he moved to California at 16, and it was there his humorous side finally bloomed. He was voted the funniest kid in class when graduating in 1969.
He later got admitted to The Julliard School of Performing Arts in 1973 on a full scholarship. There, he was known for his ability to imitate foreign accents in his performances.
Robin Williams
Everyone knows Robin Williams. This is a man whose comedy has brought uncontrollable laughter to many audiences and joy to many hearts. He started as a stand-up comedian in the mid-70s and went on to establish himself as a comedian and an actor.
He is known for Hollywood blockbusters such as Good Will Hunting, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Aladdin where he voiced the Genie. His stellar performance has earned him various awards, such as Academy Award as well as two Primetime Emmy Awards, six Golden Globes, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and four Grammy Awards. While he died in 2014 aged 63, his memory lives on in his works, and the world will forever cherish such a brilliant mind.
This Russian Megastar Turned Out To Be…
Born in Soviet Ukraine in 1983, when USSR was still together, she and her family moved to Los Angeles in 1991.
This starlet started taking acting classes at the Beverly Hills studio and later got a role in a Barbie Commercial. She got her first television role in 1994, and in 1998, she got the role that made her famous as an actress.
Mila Kunis
This Actress’s stellar performance from That ’70s Show earned her two consecutive Young Star Awards as Best Young Actress in a Comedy TV Series. Since then, she has acted in several movies and TV shows, including Family Guy, Friends with Benefits, Get Over It, Ted, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Bad Moms, Black Swan, etc.
For her performance in Black Swan, she received a Golden Globe nomination. Her most recent movie was The Spy Who Dumped Me in 2018.
This Boy With a Gentle Soul Turned Out To Be…
This adorable soul was named by Times Magazine as one of the Top 10 College drop out in 2010. He grew up in California, where he spent his childhood with his family moving from house to house such that by the time he was 10, he has lived in 10 different houses.
He was admitted to study theater in college but later dropped out to become an intern at the Great Lakes Theater Festival in Cleveland where he spent three years learning about theater production.
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks is nothing short of a household name in Hollywood. With a prolific and prestigious career in which we have seen movies such as Apollo 13, You’ve Got Mail, Cast Away, Forrest Gump, Sleepless in Seattle, Toy Story, etc. Hanks has indeed established himself.
Hanks is currently the fifth-highest grossing actor and has wonderful performance onscreen has won him two Golden Globe Awards as well as two Academy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award and a People’s Choice Award. His brilliance is recognized everywhere, and in 2016, former President Barack Obama presented Hank with a Presidential Medal of Freedom.
This Magical Child Turned Out To Be…
Does this adorable face look familiar to you? If yes, that is probably because you have seen it before. Her rise to fame started at a very early age as she starred in a popular sitcom from two till eight years old. Since then, she has appeared in many TV commercials while also appearing as a guest star in many popular shows.
Does this adorable face look familiar to you? If yes, that is probably because you have seen it before. Her rise to fame started at a very early age as she starred in a popular sitcom from two till eight years old. Since then, she has appeared in many TV commercials while also appearing as a guest star in many popular shows.
Erin Murphy
With her twin sister Diane, Erin Murphy starred in the sitcoms, Bewitched as the character of Tabitha Stephens, and as the character grew older, Erin fully took over the role. She also worked as a television host and correspondent while appearing on various game shows and was also a celebrity judge.
Although she has taken a break from the television, she currently works as a fashion and beauty lifestyle as well as a spokeswoman and motivational speaker.
She Makes Us Laugh Our Senses Out And She is…
Florida born but raised in Los Angeles, this girl who would later become a comedian was born surrounded by music. Her parents, as well as godmother, were musicians and in her university days, she dabbled into music and joined several music groups.
However, she found her talent in comedy and pursued this fully to a successful career.
Maya Rudolph
Maya Rudolph is not just a successful comedian but also an actress. She has acted in many movies which include Bridesmaids, Grown Ups, Wine Country, and Sisters. She has also made appearances on various television shows, the most notable one being Saturday Night Live, which she joined in 2000 and went on to become a crowd favorite.
This is especially due to her sketches, which includes impressions of Donatella Versace, “Megan,” “Wake-up Wakefield,” and “Gemini’s Twin.”
The Kid Of The Midwest
This little guy is a boy of many talents. Born in Cedar Rapids on January 28, 1981, this actor, DJ, and film producer started piano lessons and modeling when aged seven.
In 1989, his family moved to Los Angeles so he could pursue a career in acting, this move proved to be a success as he got the chance to star alongside popular actors like Jamie Lee Curtis, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith as a child actor. Apart from movies, he appeared in some commercials and music videos and in 1999, got the role that defined his career and made him a superstar.
Elijah Wood
1999 was the year Elijah Wood got the role of Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. This role brought him global fame and recognition and endeared him to millions of fans. He has since acted in many movies, and televisions shows including reprising the role in 2011 in the first movie of the Hobbit trilogy as well as playing Todd Brotzman on the BBC America series Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency.
He also owns a record Simian Records, a record label and in 2010 founded SpectreVision formerly Woodshed.
She Has An Amazing Voice And She Is…
This adorable kid was blessed with an amazing singing voice that catapulted her into fame. Born in Surrey, England. Her mother and step-father were vaudeville performance, and her voice paved the way for a foray into show business.
She became the youngest solo performer ever to be seen in a Royal Command Variety Performance when she had her first professional solo performance at 12. She appeared for the first time on television on the BBC program at 14 and made her movie debut in 1952 at the tender age of 17.
Julie Andrews
Julie Andrews's first big role came in 1964 with the movie, Mary Poppins for which she won an Academy Award. In 1965, she starred in one of the highest-grossing movies of all time, The Sound of Music, reprising her musical role.
Since then, she has established her legendary status as an actress with roles in several other movies through the 80s and 90s as well as in the 2000s during which starred as Queen Clarisse Renaldi in The Princess Diaries.
This Iconic Young Girl Turned Out To Be…
This wonderful girl grew up in California with her head buried between books, an avid reader; her early years were spent writing poems and reading classic literature. At 16, she starting performing on Broadway and had to drop out later on because this affected her schooling, she instead joined a drama school in London.
In 1975, she acted in her first movie, and two years later was cast role which was her big break.
Carrie Fisher
Starring as Princess Leia in Stars War: Episode IV, Carrie Fisher received global recognition for her acting and continued to play that role in the George Lucas’ science-fiction franchise until her death in 2016.
Apart from Star Wars, Fisher acted in many movies and television series, including making a cameo appearance as herself in The Big Bang Theory. Even after her death, Star Wars did not try to replace her character and instead continue to use her old footage to keep her alive in the Star Wars universe.
This Handsome English Talent Turned Out To Be…
This adorable little boy was born with an amazing voice and undeniable charm. He was raised in England and from an early age started music as a hobby, he sang covers for Elvis Presley formed a band while still in school.
His talent was discovered when he entered into a popular music competition. Even though he did not win, he made enough impression on the audience and the judges for them to know he has everything needed to be a superstar. Sooner than later, he became one.
Harry Styles
Harry Styles audition as a contestant on Britain’s X-Factor was the decision that changed his life forever. Although he entered for the competition as a solo contestant, he and four other contestants were formed into a group by the popular judge, Simon Cowell. The four other guys were Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, and Niall Horan.
The group of fine made it to the final competition and emerged as second runner-up. Even though they did not win, they decided to pursue a musical career as a group, and one of the greatest boy band – One Direction was formed. This group achieved instant success in the United Kingdom and achieved global fame in no time. After a while, they decided to pursue their solo careers, and Harry Styles, alongside music, ventured into acting. He made his debut with the historical movie, Dunkirk.
This Reality TV Goddess Turned Out To Be…
This little diva was born into the limelight in Los Angeles, California. Due to her family and friends, had access to popular celebrities who most people grow up watching on TV. In fact, she not only knew them but also spent time around them.
She attained popularity from her family reality television show, which till today, remains one of the biggest and credited with redefining the idea of reality television. At 26, she started a clothing store with her two sisters.
Kim Kardashian
This unique story of how a reality star began her career is not hard to recognize, so if you guessed right, good for you. Kim Kardashian and the rest of the Kardashian family are famous today, mainly because of their show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which began in 2007. Till today, the series still has a very high viewing rate, and this has helped in making Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney Kardashian as well as their half-sisters very famous.
Apart from the TV show, Kim has launched many clothing and perfume collections while also getting endorsement deals from various big brands all across the world. Kim is currently married to record producer and musician, Kanye West and they both have four children.
This Comedic Goal Getter Diva Turned Out To Be…
This future comedian recognized her passion for comedy while performing with a local comedy troupe at Dartmouth College. After this, she started writing for a humor magazine on campus, Dartmouth Jack-O-Lantern, and created a comic strip in the college daily newspaper.
She graduated with a degree in Playwriting in 2001, after which she moved to New York; it was in New York that she got her breakthrough role in a popular television series.
Mindy Kaling
In 2004, Mindy Kaling joined the cast of the Office and would end up staying till the ninth season. She was promoted to executive producer after the seventh season of the show and made guest appearances in the series finale. Apart from The Office, she has acted in several other movies and TV shows, including The Mindy Project, which she created, wrote, produced, and starred in.
She is also an author who has published two New York Times bestseller memoirs about her life.
A New York Native Screen Diva
This little girl got her first television role at 17. Born in The Bronx, her interest in acting started at an early age, and as she joined youth theatre groups while also enrolling in a dance class. She claimed to have been influenced by her dance teacher as well as Jennifer Lopez, who also taught her dance classes as a substitute teacher.
Since her debut, she has acted in several movies and series alongside popular actors such as Brad Pitt and Chris Rock. She is mostly known for her role in a popular ABC drama series broadcast between 2012-2018.
Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington, according to Forbes is the eight highest-paid actress in the world for 2018. She is mostly known for her role as the fixer, Olivia Pope, in Scandals. Her performance in the show has earned her many awards and nominations, including three Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
She has also acted in movies and series such as Save the Last Dance, Django Unchained, Confirmation, Fantastic Four films, etc.