Retro and antique photographs exude a unique atmosphere. Pictures taken before the millennium have their own distinct style. It could be because it's highly improbable that you'll come across two identical pictures. It's also a glimpse back in time. But we won't be attempting to unravel historical puzzles or unearth long-lost secrets of famous figures today. Instead, how about we look back at the childhoods of some of our favorite celebrities?
This subreddit serves that purpose. Rare, previously unseen images of superstars in their prime are shared on the Old School Celebs subreddit. Just keep scrolling down to discover some of the most exciting photographs of famous people doing interesting things.
1. Robert Downey Jr, Anthony Michael Hall, And Uma Thurman, 1987
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The protagonist, Johnny Walker (Anthony Michael Hall), stars in Johnny Be Good, a 1988 American comedy film directed by Bud S. Smith and starring Anthony Michael Hall.
2. Elton John And Cher (1975)
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Before he met David Furnish, Elton had dated many renowned women. He was married to Renate Blauel for four years (1983–1987), and he was previously engaged to Linda Hannon in 1970; Hannon recently spoke about Elton canceling their wedding.
3. Marilyn Monroe On A New York City Subway, At Grand Central Station In 1955
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"Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring. " Monroe4. Whitney Houston, 1982
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Even though it's called "Beauty," Netflix's newest original film debuting today is not a Whitney Houston biopic. Contrarily, this is not a biopic on Whitney Houston. Or, to rephrase, anyone familiar with Houston's life would recognize the inspiration for this Netflix drama in the singer's formative years, despite the obvious name changes.
5. Tom Cruise, Emilio Estevez, C. Thomas Howell, Patrick Swayze, Ralph Macchio, Rob Lowe And Matt Dillon, ‘The Outsiders’ – 1983
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The Greasers and the Socials, two warring juvenile gangs in rural Oklahoma, have been at odds for a long time. As a result of a fight that results in the death of a member of the Social, Ponyboy (C. Thomas Howell) and Johnny (Ralph Macchio), two Greasers, are forced to go into hiding. It won't be long before Ponyboy and Johnny, along with the intense Dallas (Matt Dillon), and their other Greaser pals, have to face the repercussions of their violent lifestyle. Some Greasy make noble attempts at redemption, but many more meet horrible ends.
6. Sofia Vergara Pre-Fame At Miami Beach, the Early 1990s
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She's always smoking, real hot!
7. Rose Byrne And Heath Ledger, 1999
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"There was a wide range of us, from working performers to those who were unemployed," Byrne remarked. Because of your nationality, you are considered foreigners and strangers; therefore, you must unite. Heath pushed for that. Ahead of schedule, he departed here to begin looking for work. He was crucial in facilitating my and many others' employment and access to accommodation.
8. Shakira, 1990
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The album's second single, "Hips Don't Lie," was released in February 2006 and featured Wyclef Jean. It would top the charts in over 55 countries and be Shakira's first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single.
9. Jodie Foster And Robert De Niro On The Set Of Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver, 1976
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"Jodie Foster still looks back fondly on her most controversial role"10. Stevie Nicks, 1980
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Throughout the '70s and '80s, Stevie Nicks was one of the most recognizable and beloved names in pop music, but it wasn't until the '80s that she was recognized as a global phenomenon.
11. Winona Ryder For Rolling Stone, 1991
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According to Harper's & Queen, Ryder got her name after hearing from her agent about the credit for her debut picture while listening to Mitch Ryder, a favorite singer of her father's. Her natal surname, Horowitz, is not the family's original surname.