Celebrities Are Sharing Their Old Headshots from Before They Were Famous

If there’s one thing we love looking at, it’s old pictures of people wearing the dodgy trends of decades gone by. Not that we were unfashionable back in the day, of course! Big fuzzy fringes and fluoro bike pants were oh-so-chic at one point.

Even better than looking at daggy old photos of our family and friends is checking out those that belong to famous people. Image is everything in the celeb world, and it’s loads of fun to see what they looked like before they became famous. And the daggier the better!

Lots of celebrities have been sharing their old headshot images from before they were famous, and some of them are surprising. Others are super cute and others are almost unrecognisable.

We’ve found a collection of the best ones for you. Which one is your favourite?

Reece Witherspoon at 12 years old

Parasol ✅ Top pony ✅ Sassy smile ✅ Cut off Jean overalls ✅ 12 year old confidence 💯💖✅ Just for clarification, I’m currently a much more impressive 5’2 “ 😂 #OldHeadShot

A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Apr 27, 2018 at 1:55pm PDT

Melissa McCarthy’s first headshots

If you can’t handle my scowling headshot you don’t deserve my tiny cowboy hat headshot #firstheadshot

A post shared by Melissa McCarthy (@melissamccarthy) on Apr 27, 2018 at 12:04pm PDT

A 15-year-old Penelope Cruz

On this #oldheadshotday I say thank you for all the #happybirthday wishes. Lots of love ❤️ Gracias por vuestro cariño y por tantas felicitaciones en mi cumpleaños. Aquí una servidora a los 15!!! Hoy 44🤓 #oldheadshotday

A post shared by Penélope Cruz (@penelopecruzoficial) on Apr 28, 2018 at 9:25am PDT

Minnie Driver au naturale

#oldheadshotday 1989. I was going for Jaclyn Smith. But you know, with no makeup or money. pic.twitter.com/D4KRS0YYlX

— Minnie Driver (@driverminnie) April 28, 2018

Adorable little Sarah Hyland

Serving Prince George looks since ‘95… am I a royal now?? #firstheadshot

A post shared by Sarah Hyland (@sarahhyland) on Apr 26, 2018 at 6:45pm PDT

Kristen Bell shared lots of cute childhood pics

Better late than never. Swipe left for my attempt at side ponies, attitude, and a bit of croquet. #oldheadshotday

A post shared by kristen bell (@kristenanniebell) on Apr 28, 2018 at 10:53am PDT

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is too cute!

Ok, fine. I’ll post one… #OldHeadshotDay pic.twitter.com/NPM8zdiumS

— Joseph Gordon-Levitt (@hitRECordJoe) April 28, 2018

14-year-old Tori Spelling

Before Donna, Before Bleach, Before Flatirons… This is my headshot when I was 14 years old. The same one I used when I went in to audition for “Troop Beverly Hills” and “Saved By The Bell”. #oldheadshotday

A post shared by Tori Spelling (@torispelling) on Apr 27, 2018 at 7:52pm PDT

“Baby” Natalie Portman

Baby me #OldHeadshotDay

A post shared by Natalie Portman (@natalieportman) on Apr 28, 2018 at 10:57am PDT

Busy Philipps’ first headshot

I booked not one job as a child model. Maybe it was the crazy clown lipstick or my terrible haircut? WHO KNOWS! #oldheadshotday #firstheadshot #glamour #model

A post shared by Busy Philipps (@busyphilipps) on Apr 27, 2018 at 2:20pm PDT

Dan MacPherson’s headshot from 20 years ago

20 years ago. The hair. The silver chain. The shirt from Politix on Chapel St. 🙌🏼 Now I know there’s a black and white that’s maybe a year before this, but it’s framed in a drawer at my mums house. Im gonna find it. This one did the rounds for many years 1998 onwards….Enjoy 🤦🏻‍♂️ Shot by @ginamilicia #Joel #Neighbours #Melbourne #FirstJob #Eighteen #oldheadshotday

A post shared by DANIEL MACPHERSON (@danmacpherson) on Apr 28, 2018 at 3:28am PDT

Barely recognisable but still totally Ben Stiller

Tech Avail, will audition. Special skills: juggling, scuba diving, tap dancing and drums. Commercials on request. #oldheadshotday #cryforhelp

A post shared by Ben Stiller (@benstiller) on Apr 27, 2018 at 1:23pm PDT

Emma Watson and her bright pink baker’s hat

I’m REALLY glad this picture of me wearing a baker’s hat exists! #oldheadshotday

A post shared by Emma Watson (@emmawatson) on Apr 27, 2018 at 9:05pm PDT

Ed Helms looking like a younger version of Ed Helms

#oldheadshotday Yea, so back in the late 90’s I was basically your go-to guy for characters who tried really, really hard to look like they aren’t trying really, really hard, even though they clearly are.

A post shared by Ed Helms (@edhelms) on Apr 27, 2018 at 11:43am PDT

1994 Merrick Watts

#oldheadshotday – this is circa ‘94 and the legend James Penlidis only charged me about $150 for the shoot because he discounted for new kids with no cash so they could get a start. I was 21 when this photo was taken and all I wanted to do was make people laugh. Nothing has changed. However- This photo says “would you like fries OR wedges with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce?”

A post shared by Merrick Watts (@merrickwatts) on Apr 28, 2018 at 3:43am PDT

Uncomfortable-looking Joe Manganiello

#OldHeadShotDay Circa: 2000 📸: Becky Thurner

A post shared by Joe Manganiello (@joemanganiello) on Apr 27, 2018 at 11:41am PDT

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