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34 Most Jaw-Dropping Pics of Celebrities When They Were Schoolchildren: Revisit Their Younger Years

These stars posed with toothless grins as kids before making it big

By Debbie Strong
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There’s something so nostalgic about revisiting our favorite movies and shows from decades ago, but what about looking back at the celebrities themselves? These sweet, innocent kids grew up to be some of the hottest names in Hollywood, offering viewers incredible performances, amazing music and unforgettable roles. Can you guess who?

  1. Celebs Childhood Photos Kate Winslet

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    Kate Winslet

    So adorable.

  2. Celebs Childhood Pics Charlize Theron

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    Charlize Theron

    Still a beauty!

  3. Celeb Childhood Photo Elton John

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    Elton John

    We never would have guessed!

  5. Celeb School Pics Carrie Underwood

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    Carrie Underwood

    She has kept that innocent charm.

  6. Celeb School Pics Billy Crystal

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    Billy Crystal

    Oh, what a smile!

  7. Guy Fieri Young

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    Guy Fieri

    He had a spot on Food Network even as a kid!

  9. Celeb School Pics Cindy Crawford

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    Cindy Crawford

    If you look closely, it's unmistakable!

  10. Celebs Childhood Photos Nicole Kidman

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    Nicole Kidman

    A red-headed beauty even back then.

  11. 120616 Robert De Niro Add

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    Robert De Niro

    Looks like he mastered his serious gaze at a young age.

  13. School Pics Stevie Nicks

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    Steve Nicks

    She was cool even back then.

  14. Celeb School Children Pics Sheryl Crow

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    Sheryl Crow

    Born to be a star.

  15. Celeb Childhood Pics Robin Williams

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    Robin Williams

    He's forever in our hearts.

  17. Celebs As Schoolchildren Farrah Fawcett

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    Farrah Fawcett

    Stunning even then!

  18. Celebs As Schoolchildren Anthony Hopkins

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    Anthony Hopkins

    Same face!

  19. School Pics Celebs Alex Trebek

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    Alex Trebek

    That same half-smile!

  21. Celebs As Schoolchildren Dolly Parton

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    Dolly Parton

    She looks destined for stardom, right?

  22. Celebs As Schoolchildren Bryan Cranston

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    Bryan Cranston

    Such an innocent face.

  23. Celebs Childhood Pics Brooke Shields

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    Brooke Shields

    She had that star quality even back then.

  25. School Pics Celebs Jennifer Love Hewitt

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    Jennifer Love Hewitt

    So sweet, especially the pigtails.

  26. Celebs Childhood Photos Matthew Mcconaughey

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    Matthew McConaughey

    Now that's a cute cowboy!

  27. Celebs Childhood Photos Katie Couric

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    Katie Couric

    That huge smile should have given it away.

  29. Celebs Childhood Photos Christopher Walken

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    Christopher Walken

    So animated from the start.

  30. Celebs Childhood Photos Julia Roberts

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    Julia Roberts

    Even as a kid, we're sure she stood out from the crowd.

  31. Celebs Childhood Photos Cher

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    Cher

    She seems like she knew she was headed for stardom.

  33. Celeb Childhood Photos Patrick Swayze

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    Patrick Swayze

    He lives on in our hearts for sure. Think that kid on the left could tell that women would one day be going "Swayze Crazy"?

  34. 120616 Freddie Mercury Add

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    Freddie Mercury

    He has this pose down pat.

  35. Celebs Childhood Photos Halle Berry

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    Halle Berry

    Did the cheekbones give it away?

  37. Celebs As Schoolchildren Catherine Zeta Jones

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    Catherine Zeta-Jones

    So cute.

  38. Celebs Childhood Photos Russell Crowe

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    Russell Crowe

    That smile is the same, we admit!

  39. Celebs Childhood Photos Tom Hanks

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    Tom Hanks

    Doesn't this remind you of the movie Big?

  41. Celebs Childhood Photos Ashley Judd

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    Ashley Judd

    Beautiful as ever.

  42. Celebs Childhood Photos Madonna

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    Madonna

    Good to know Madge did have an innocent stage.

  43. Celebs Childhood Photos Kelly Ripa

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    Kelly Ripa

    That youngster looks like she knows she's going places.

  45. Reese Witherspoon

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    Before she was an award-winning actress, Reese Witherspoon was a high-flying cheerleader in middle school! She's just as stunning in the 90s with her adorable uniform and signature blonde locks.

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