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Celebrities get pictures taken all the time, which comes with the job of being a public figure. However, back when they weren’t famous, they didn’t have to be in such high guard trying to appear as perfect as possible. And no picture tells that story better than a yearbook portrait.
From future movie stars to chart-topping musicians and television icons, these celebrities all had perfectly ordinary school-photo beginnings. It goes to show that you can’t let your guard down, since you might be famous some day. Here are some of the most gloriously unfortunate yearbook portraits we’ve come across.
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Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars after breaking through with Winter’s Bone and becoming Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games. Who knew she was into statement earrings.
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Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber went from posting singing videos online to becoming a global pop sensation. Hits like “Baby,” “Sorry,” and “Love Yourself” established him as one of the biggest music stars of his generation. It seems his baby looks were something he was already doing in school.
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Barack Obama
Barack Obama became a historic political figure after serving as a U.S. senator before winning the presidency in 2008. Who knew this afro loving kid from Honolulu had such a future ahead of him.
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Fergie
Fergie rose to international fame as a member of the Black Eyed Peas before launching a successful solo career. Her hits, including “London Bridge” and “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” established her as a major pop star.
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Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts became one of Hollywood’s defining stars after Pretty Woman made her a household name. She got pretty high in life, but not as high as her high school hair.
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Courteney Cox
Courteney Cox became a television icon playing Monica Geller on Friends. She later starred in the Scream franchise and led the sitcom Cougar Town, building a career spanning comedy, television, and horror. That blank stare sure did take her places.
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Beyoncé
Beyoncé first achieved fame as a member of Destiny’s Child before becoming one of music’s most influential solo artists. Her albums, performances, and visual projects have made her a defining figure in contemporary pop. We’re just glad she left that hairstyle behind.
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Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian became famous through reality television before building a vast business empire spanning beauty, fashion, media, and other ventures. It seems that the clueless look is something she perfected early on.
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Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift began her career as a country singer-songwriter before becoming one of the world’s biggest pop stars. She’s basically America’s little princess, something she knew back when she was a kid too.
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Rachel Bilson
Rachel Bilson became widely known as Summer Roberts on The O.C., establishing herself as a television star. That awkward smile might not be doing her any favors, but she had the talent to not need any.
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Lea Michele
Lea Michele became a household name playing Rachel Berry on Glee, earning critical recognition and award nominations. She always looked a bit like a child, which is funny considering she kept the look when she was a literal one.
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Madonna
Madonna transformed herself from an ambitious young musician into one of pop music’s most influential figures. Her constantly evolving image, controversial performances, and enormous catalog helped redefine what a female pop star could be.
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Hilary Swank
Hilary Swank became an acclaimed film actress after breakthrough performances in Boys Don’t Cry and Million Dollar Baby, winning Academy Awards for both roles. Her career has since included dramas, thrillers, and television projects.
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Katy Perry
Katy Perry became a global pop superstar with hits including “I Kissed a Girl,” “Teenage Dream,” and “Firework.” Her colorful performances and string of chart-topping singles made her one of the defining pop acts of the 2010s.
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Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey exploded onto the music scene with her powerful voice and extraordinary vocal range. Her enormous catalog of hits, including “Vision of Love,” “Fantasy,” and “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” cemented her status as a pop legend.
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