It's always fascinating to get a glimpse into the lives of superstars. What were their origins? What are their parents' names? What did they do to achieve such a high level of success? And what did they look like when they were young?
You're probably used to seeing their gorgeous faces on magazine covers, but have you ever questioned how your favorite celebs looked when they were younger? Is it possible that celebrities are immune to the uncomfortable adolescent stage that so many of us have experienced? Or did they, like everyone else, have to suffer through it? With this beautiful collection of celebrity photos, you'll be able to see what some of your favorite stars looked like in their youth.
Photos of our youth provide a window into the traditions and habits of a previous age, as well as vivid stories about where they originated from. Through these glimpses of them, we get a sense of how young superstars lived and grew up before they made it to the red carpet.
#1 Tommy Lee Jones, age 32 and 56
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Tommy Lee Jones was born in San Saba, Texas, on September 15, 1946. He is a well-known actor, screenwriter, and director from the United States. In films such as
"The Fugitive," "Men in Black," "No Country for Old Men," and
"Lincoln," he is remembered for his remarkable performances. He hogged the attention after a run of lesser and supporting roles when he was cast to play the legendary
"US Marshal Samuel Gerard" in the award-winning film
"The Fugitive." He has directed a number of films, including
"The Good Old Boys" and
"The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada," in addition to performing.
#2 Edward Norton, age 27 and 50
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Edward Norton was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States on August 18, 1969. He is an actor and filmmaker from the United States who has appeared in films such as
"Primal Fear," "The Illusionist," and
"The Incredible Hulk." He received his first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for the role, as well as a Golden Globe nod in the same category. Two years later, he starred in the crime drama film
"American History X," earning him his second Oscar nomination in the category of Best Actor. He was nominated for his third Academy Award for his leading role in
"The Birdman," a black comedy picture.
#3 Sandra Bullock, age 32 and 57
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Sandra Annette Bullock was born in Arlington County, Virginia, on July 26, 1964. She is a multi-award-winning actress and producer in Hollywood. This well-known actress has acted in a number of high-grossing films, including
"Gravity," "The Blind Side," and
"The Heat," and has established herself as one of the most bankable women.
#4 Mark Wahlberg, age 25 and 50
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Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States of America on June 5, 1971. He is an actor and singer who rose to prominence as the main vocalist of Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, a band that he co-founded. His band recorded
"Good Vibrations," which went to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Music for the People," their debut album, was also a tremendous smash. His success as a singer inspired him to branch out into acting, and he made his debut in the 1993 TV movie
"The Substitute." Prior to entering the film industry, he established a line of sports nutrition supplements called
"Marked."#5 Colin Farrell, age 27 and 45
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Colin Farrell was born on May 31, 1976, in Castleknock, Ireland. He is an Irish actor, best known for appearing in films such as
"Tigerland," "The Recruit," and
"Minority Report." This Dubliner has delivered several award-winning performances, working alongside some of the best directors and co-stars. After appearing in a few television series and films, he got noticed and went on to carve his niche as an actor.
#6 Channing Tatum, age 26 and 41
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Channing Tatum was born in Cullman, Alabama, on April 26, 1980. He is a well-known American actor who has had a streak of box office hits in recent years. He went on to represent major brands, and it was while on the road for commercials that he discovered his true calling: acting. With an appearance in an episode of the television show
"CSI: Miami," he made his acting debut, followed by a year later in Samuel Jackson's
"Coach Carter." Tatum honed his acting skills and avoided being typecast in the years after, appearing in films spanning a wide range of genres, including action, comedy, drama, thrillers, and romance.
#7 William Hurt, age 30 and 68
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William Hurt was born on March 20, 1950, in Washington, D.C. In the
Marvel Cinematic Universe movie, he played Thaddeus Ross. He worked extensively in films, television, and theater over his nearly four-decade acting career. In 1980, he had his debut screen appearance as a troubled scientist in Ken Russell's science-fiction film
"The Altered States," for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe. Three more Academy Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards were nominated for him. For the play Hurlyburly, he received a Tony Award nomination.
#8 Bill Murray, age 29 and 71
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Bill Murray was born in the United States on September 21, 1950, in Evanston. He began his acting career with comedic roles before moving on to dramatic roles. He is a golf enthusiast who spent his childhood working as a caddy and developing a strong passion for the game.
"Meatball" was his first hit film. The cult classic
"Caddyshack" followed, as well as box-office hits like
"Stripes" and
"Tootsie." "Ghostbusters" was his most popular film. He appeared in the critically praised films
"Wild Things," "Cradle Will Rock," "Hamlet," and
"The Royal Tenenbaums" in 2001.
#9 Neil Patrick Harris, age 24 and 48
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Neil Patrick Harris was born in the United States on June 15, 1973, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is an actor, writer, producer, singer, and magician from the United States. His outstanding acting abilities landed him roles in a number of films and television series. When he starred in the ABC network's
"Doogie Howser, M.D.," he became a household name in the United States. Following that, he was inundated with offers to star in a variety of films and television shows.
"The Next Best Thing," "Undercover Brother," and
"Starship Troopers" are among his film credits. In September 2011, he was honored with a star on the
"Hollywood Walk of Fame" for his outstanding performing abilities and talent.
#10 Josh Hartnett, age 26 and 43
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Josh Hartnett was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on July 21, 1978. He is a producer and actor from the United States. He is most known for playing
"Michael Fitzgerald" in the 1997-98 TV drama series
"Cracker." He made his feature film debut in the horror film
"Halloween H20: 20 Years Later," which cemented his reputation as a teen heartthrob. More film offers followed, and he quickly rose to prominence in Hollywood.
#11 Evangeline Lilly, age 25 and 42
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Evangeline Lilly was born in Fort Saskatchewan, Canada, on August 3, 1979. She is a writer and performer from Canada. She is well known for her role as Kate Austen in the popular television series
"Lost." She's also appeared in films including
"The Hurt Locker," "Real Steel," and
"The Hobbit." Lilly is one of the few performers in Hollywood who has never aspired to be a part of the industry.
#12 Nicole Kidman, age 28 and 54
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Nicole Kidman was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on June 20, 1967. Nicole Kidman is clearly one of Hollywood's leading actresses, with a long record of medals, honors, and achievements to her name, including Australia's highest civil honor, the Companion of the Order of Australia, one Academy Award, three Golden Globe trophies, and one BAFTA. Kidman has been in a number of successful Hollywood films throughout the years, including
"Batman Forever," "To Die For," "Moulin Rouge," "The Others," "The Hours," and others.
#13 Frank Grillo, age 32 and 56
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Frank Grillo was born in New York, New York, United States, on June 8, 1965. He is an Italian-American actor best known for playing masculine characters in films such as
"Warrior" and
"Zero Dark Thirty." In films such as
"The Grey" and
"End of Watch," he has played major character roles. Later, he starred in
"Wolf Warrior 2," a Chinese action picture that became the highest-grossing non-Hollywood film in history. His roles in shows including
"For the People," "The Shield," "Prison Break," "Blind Justice," and
"The Kill Point" catapulted him to fame.
#14 Rachel Weisz, age 29 and 51
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Rachel Hannah Weisz was born in London, England on March 7, 1970. She is a British actress best known for her appearance in
"Chain Reaction," a Hollywood film. She was known as an English Rose and made her cinematic debut in
"Death Machine." Her portrayal in
"The Constant Gardner" also earned her an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress. She won several prizes for her performance in the play, including the London Critic's Circle Award for Most Promising Newcomer.
#15 Paul Rudd, age 25 and 52
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Paul Rudd was born on April 6, 1969, in Passaic, New Jersey. He is an American actor best known for his part in the comedy film
"Clueless," which made him a teen star.
"Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," " "Dinner for Schmucks," "I Love You, Man," "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," and
"Knocked Up" are some of his most well-known films. He rose to fame after portraying Scott Lang/Ant-Man in the film
"Ant-Man."