16 Times Hollywood's Finest Proved They Could Still Pass for High School Students – Mind Blown!

We all know that Hollywood is home to some of the most talented and good-looking people on the planet. But did you know that some of them could still pass for high school students? That's right, even though they're well into their adult years, these 16 Hollywood stars could easily blend in with the teenage crowd.
From chiseled abs to baby faces, these celebs have clearly discovered the fountain of youth. And while some of us might be envious of their timeless looks, we can't help but be amazed by their ability to look young and fresh-faced.
So, prepare to have your mind blown as we take a look at these 16 Hollywood stars who have us convinced that they could still pass for high school students. Whether they're rocking a varsity jacket or a backpack, these A-listers have proven that age is just a number when it comes to playing the young and fabulous roles of high schoolers.

#1 Emma Watson — Samantha Button in The Perks of Being a Wallflower

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Sam from The Perks of Being a Wallflower was a senior in high school. Emma Watson from the Harry Potter series, who we all remember as a schoolgirl, was cast in this part. Emma, on the other hand, was no longer an adolescent – she was already 21.

#2 Tom Cruise — Ron Kovic in Born on the Fourth of July

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Tom Cruise played the lead role, Ron Kovic, in Born on the Fourth of July. Because the filmmakers did not cast distinct characters for each stage of Ron's life, Tom Cruise played him in sequences were he was still a student. Tom Cruise was 27 years old when the picture was released in 1989.

#3 Timothée Chalamet — Laurie in Little Women

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Laurie's age is never mentioned explicitly, although it may be extrapolated. He and Jo are the same age since they were born in the same year. He is 15 at the start of the movie, while actor Timothée Chalamet is 23.

#4 Chad Michael Murray — Lucas in One Tree Hill

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Chad Michael Murray as Lucas, a schoolboy and basketball player, in One Tree Hill. Murray was meant to be 16 years old in the first season, but he was really 22.

#5 Casey Cott — Kevin in Riverdale

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Riverdale included a small number of teens. Casey Cott, who was 24 at the time of the first season's premiere, played Kevin. He was 30 at the time Season 6 was published.

#6 Christian Navarro — Tony in 13 Reasons Why

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Tony from 13 Reasons Why was supposed to be in high school. Yet, Christian Navarro was 24 when the series began and 28 when it ended.

#7 Madelaine Petsch — Cheryl on Riverdale

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Madelaine Petsch plays Cheryl, another Riverdale character. The actress was 22 when the show first aired, 25 in season 4, and 27 when it finished.

#8 Mizero Gatwa — Eric Effiong on Sex Education

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Mizero Gatwa shot to fame with the publication of Sex Education in January 2019. He played the best buddy of the main character. Gatwa was 26 years old when the series began, having been born in October 1992.

#9 Danna Paola — Lucrecia Hendrich on Elite

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Danna Paola portrayed the conceited Lucrecia Hendrich in the Spanish television series Elite. Danna was born in the year 1995. She was 23 years old when the series began, and she celebrated her 24th and 25th birthdays as the series progressed.

#10 Gabrielle Union — Chastity, on 10 Things I Hate About You

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In 10 Things I Hate About You, Gabrielle Union (on the right) portrayed Chastity, a high school student and Bianca Stratford's (on the left) best friend. The actress was 26 years old when the picture was released.

#11 Zach Roerig — Matt Donovan on The Vampire Diaries

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Matt Donovan on The Vampire Diaries always appeared to be a little older than his classmates. This is hardly unexpected given that actor Zach Roerig was 24 at the time the show premiered.

#12 Judd Nelson — John Bender in The Breakfast Club

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In The Breakfast Club, Judd Nelson portrayed one of the youngsters. The actor was already 24 years old when the picture was shot.

#13 Minka Kelly — Lyla Garrity on Friday Night Lights

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Minka Kelly debuted as Lyla Garrity on Friday Night Lights at the age of 26. Minka was 28 years old when her character was admitted to Vanderbilt University.

#14 Lea Michele — Rachel Berry on Glee

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On Glee, Lea Michele portrayed Rachel Berry, a high school student. The actress was 22 when the first episode aired.

#15 Jesse Metcalfe — John Rowland on Desperate Housewives

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Gabi's sexy lover on Desperate Housewives is meant to be a high school student who works as a gardener. Yet, actor Jesse Metcalfe was just four years younger than his on-screen co-star, Eva Longoria. She was 29 when the first season premiered, and he was 25.

#16 Alan Ruck — Cameron Frye in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

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Alan Ruck portrayed Cameron, the main character's best buddy, in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. He is in high school in the film, but the actor was 29 at the time.