Demi Lovato
Singer and songwriter Demi Lovato looked absolutely stunning at her high school prom. Although she wasn’t as famous as she is today, she still posed for the picture like an A-list celebrity.
She and her date posed in front of a luxury car, which is something that only the cool kids get to do. Showing up to prom in a limo is a sure way to be the center of attention.
Taylor Swift
Before she became one of the most famous singers in the world, Taylor Swift was a regular teenager just like anybody else. She was born in Pennsylvania, but her family moved to Tennessee when she was thirteen.
She and her date wore matching white outfits to prom. They also posed for pictures that were later posted to Taylor’s MySpace page, which was the coolest social media platform at the time.
Angelina Jolie
It is almost impossible to recognize Angelina Jolie in this picture, but her famous lips do give her away. Before she became one of the highest-paid actresses in the world, she was a shy teenager who hated going to school.
Back then, she wasn’t into feminine things and was more of a tomboy. It must have taken a lot of courage for her to put on a dress for prom, and she looked adorable.
Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres has been the host of her own talk show, Ellen, for nearly twenty years. Before that, she worked as a comedian and actress. It is hard to believe that it is her in this picture because of how different she looks now.
Although the style is clearly from the 1970s, the biggest difference is definitely her hair. Throughout her whole career, Ellen has had short hair, which is her signature look.
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods is arguably the most famous golf player in the universe. His talent started showing when he was just a child, and when this picture was taken, he was already on his way to becoming a superstar.
He was already a fashionista too. His suit fit him perfectly, and his hair looked great. It seems as though he didn’t go through the typical awkward-teenager phase.
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson, unlike other stars on this list, was already famous when she attended her high school prom. She was a child star for many years and had her big break with Lost in Translation when she was just seventeen years old.
Scarlett’s confidence is unmatched in this picture. She didn’t wear a dress because she was too cool for that. Instead, she just dressed however she wanted and looked amazing doing so. Her date, however, doesn’t look very impressed.
Will Ferrell
Some people are just born to become superstars, and it is clear that Will Ferrell was always a comedian. This hilarious photo of Will at prom just proves that his sense of humor has always been the same.
He didn’t hesitate for a second to put on the prom queen’s tiara and pose for a picture. His date also seemed to have a great time with him and she didn’t mind letting him steal the show.
Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt is the ultimate Hollywood heartthrob and has been for decades, and his good looks have earned him the title of Sexiest Man Alive multiple times. But, even in his high school days, he already looked like a movie star.
Although everything in this picture, from his outfit to the furniture, scream ‘1980s’, one can tell that he was probably the most popular kid in high school. That girl is still probably bragging about being his prom date to this day.
Britney Spears
Britney Spears rose to fame when she was just sixteen years old, so unlike most celebrities on this list, she was already famous in high school. Despite being in the spotlight, Spears still graduated high school and attended prom like everyone else.
Her dress was gorgeous, and she already knew how to perfectly pose for the camera. It was obvious she was ready to become the most famous pop star in the world.
Jimmy Fallon
We now know Jimmy Fallon as one of the most prominent late-night talk show hosts in the business, but there was a time when he was an awkward, nerdy kid.
It is almost impossible to recognize him in this picture until you look at his smile, which hasn’t changed. Back then, however, he was very short and pale, probably because he didn’t go out as much.
Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts is one of the most famous actresses in the world. One thing that makes her stand out from everyone else is her big, bright smile, which, as evidenced by this photo, she had since she was a young girl.
She truly hasn’t changed much in the last three decades, except for her fashion choices. Her date didn’t look nearly as happy as she did, probably because he didn’t know she was going to be a huge star someday.
Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey is one of those people who were born to become superstars. Those who knew him back in high school remember him as a charismatic, charming young boy.
Judging by this prom picture, he hasn’t changed much. These two photos were taken twenty years apart, and yet it is very obvious that it’s him in both. He was probably crowned Prom King that night.
Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg was a very popular kid in high school. Many girls probably had a crush on him, but he only had eyes for one girl: Shante. The two started dating when they were sixteen and are still together to this day.
Here, we can see them together at their high school prom. He wasn’t smiling in the picture but was probably very happy to share this moment with the love of his life.
Ashton Kutcher
Ashton Kutcher thought he would pursue a career in science after high school, but his plans changed when he was offered a modeling contract.
Judging by this picture, it is clear why he became a model. We can see him being the life of the party at his high school prom, while several girls are fascinated by his dance moves. Really, not much has changed.
Beyoncé
It's hard to imagine a time when Beyoncé wasn’t famous, but this picture proves it. The famous superstar was once a shy girl who went to school like everyone else.
Although she wasn’t famous at that time, she still looked like a celebrity. Her date probably still thinks about that night and wishes he could’ve made it work with her.
Fergie
Fergie rose to prominence as the only female member of the Black Eyed Peas. Although she is still with the group, she is also currently pursuing a solo career.
It's hard to recognize Fergie in this picture because, somehow, she looks younger now than she did back then. One important thing to note is that she was prom queen that night.
Kim Kardashian
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian is now one of the most talked-about celebrities in the world and yet, it’s really hard to recognize her in this picture from her prom night in the 1990s.
She looked beautiful as always, but so different from what she looks like now. It’s too bad this is the only picture of her at her prom and we can’t see what her dress looked like.
Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks broke many records as a supermodel. She started her career at the young age of fifteen and became the first African-American model to be featured on the covers of Sports Illustrated and GQ.
When this picture was taken, Tyra was already making waves as a young model, which is very clear when you notice how she’s posing. She was a total pro already.
Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock is one of the highest-paid actresses in the business. She has appeared in countless movies over the years, but she still remains the same person she was when she started her career.
In this picture, we can clearly see that she hasn’t aged a bit in all this time. She and her date seemed very close, and they obviously had a great time together. It kind of looks like a picture of their wedding.
Blake Lively
Blake Lively rose to prominence as Serena Van Der Woodsen on Gossip Girl, a show about rich teenagers getting into all sorts of drama. Her real high school experience, however, was nothing like the show that made her famous.
Back then, she was a bubbly, down-to-earth girl who only wanted to wear a pink, sparkly dress to prom. According to Blake herself, she had an amazing time that night.
Jon Hamm
Yes, the young man in this picture is Jon Hamm. It is hard to picture him as anyone other than Don Draper on Mad Men, but there was a time when the famous actor was just a goofy, awkward teenager.
His date looks very excited about prom, but he looks extremely nervous. He probably had a huge crush on this girl and wanted to impress her. Knowing who he is today, this girl is probably still amazed that she was his prom date.
Halle Berry
Nobody on this planet would be surprised to learn that Halle Berry was prom queen. After all, she was already a pageant queen and a model when this picture was taken.
In high school, Berry was a cheerleader, the editor of the school paper, and an honor student. She had lots of friends and was very popular.
George Clooney
Before he was breaking hearts on the small screen and later in movies, George Clooney was a heartbreaker in high school. Although he looks almost unrecognizable in this picture, he already had the smile of a movie star back then.
His date looks absolutely ecstatic to even be in the same room as him. It was probably a big deal for her to take the most popular boy in school to prom.
Courteney Cox
Courteney Cox rose to fame as Monica on the hit sitcom Friends. Before that, she worked as a model. Back in high school, however, she was a completely different person.
It is almost impossible to recognize her in this picture, not only because of her hair but also because of her outfit. It looks like this picture was taken in the 1950s, but it is actually from 1980.
Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep is arguably the most famous actress in the world. She has had an impressive career spanning five decades and is currently the actress with the most Academy Award wins in history.
In high school, Streep was very popular. She was a cheerleader for several years and was crowned homecoming queen in her senior year. This photo was taken on that day.
Rihanna
Before she became a world-famous singer, Rihanna was a shy girl living in Barbados. She was an army cadet in a sub-military program in high school and she really enjoyed it.
She also loved going to prom, as you can see in this picture, and she already looked like a pop star too. Although she wanted to finish high school, she dropped out before graduation to pursue her music career.
Bella Thorne
Bella Thorne started her career as a Disney Channel star when she was thirteen. She had done some acting before, but starring in Shake It Up is what made her famous.
She was already a star when this picture was taken. She hasn’t changed much, and that’s no surprise considering that her high school prom took place only five years ago.
Debra Messing
The 1980s were awful when it came to hairstyles and fashion. It was a time when teenagers used way too much hairspray and looked older than they actually were.
Actress Debra Messing looks younger now than she did thirty years ago at her high school prom. Despite the fashion choices, she looked like she had a great time that night.
Elizabeth Banks
Elizabeth Banks became known for her role in The Hunger Games, but she had been acting for years before she got her big break. Back when she attended high school, however, she was just a normal girl.
Although she is now known for wearing very extravagant, sexy outfits, she kept it classic back then. She looked absolutely adorable, and her date seemed very happy to be with her.
Usher
Usher was discovered by a talent agent after participating in a singing competition when he was twelve years old. A few years later, when he was sixteen, he released his first album.
When this picture was taken, Usher was on his way to becoming a superstar, and he already knew how to pose and everything. His all-white outfit proves he has always been stylish.