--- title: "45 Surprising Pictures of Celebrities when They Were Kids ..." description: "Avril Lavigne; Axl Rose; Barbara Streisand; Ben Stiller; Brad Pitt; More ..." url: "https://allwomenstalk.com/44-surprising-pictures-of-celebrities-when-they-were-kids/" category: "celebs" last_updated: "2026-06-07" --- # 45 Surprising Pictures of Celebrities when They Were Kids ... Have you ever wondered what [7 Reasons Celebrities Aren't the Same ... @Lyndsie](https://allwomenstalk.com/reasons-celebrities-arent-the-same/) looked like long before they became the stars that they are today? Were they cute? angelic? perhaps a little dorky with huge glasses? Well wonder no more! Here's presenting 44 absolutely delightful pictures of celebrities from their childhood. Enjoy! :) ## 1. Avril Lavigne Oh my my! A wee bit nerdy but cute nonetheless. Who knew she would turn out to be a rockstar of sorts someday... **Before:** ![Avril Lavigne](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/avrillevigne_400x526.jpg) **After:** ![Avril Lavigne](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/avrillevigne2_400x500.jpg) ## 2. Axl Rose Agreed the picture isn't quite clear but from what I can see he was quite a good looking kid...shiny hair et all. **Before:** ![Axl Rose](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/axlrosee_200x220.jpg) **After:** ![Axl Rose](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/axlrose2_350x500.jpg) ## 3. Barbara Streisand Not a fan of Barbara but I gotta say, she looks quite lovely don't you think? **Before:** ![Barbara Streisand](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/barbarastreisand_400x548.jpg) **After:** ![Barbara Streisand](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/barbarastreisand2_225x300.jpg) ## 4. Ben Stiller All I have to say is that I love the big poofy hair! Go 70's!!! **Before:** ![Ben Stiller](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/benstiller_400x558.jpg) **After:** ![Ben Stiller](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/benstiller2_350x441.jpg) ## 5. Brad Pitt Sigh! So he was always pretty. He must have been one of those guys in high school that all the girls loved and all the guys loathed. **Before:** ![Brad Pitt](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/bradpitt_320x374.jpg) **After:** ![Brad Pitt](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/bradpitt2_385x477.jpg) ## 6. Cameron Diaz Cameron was such a pretty little girl. I adore the feathered hair-do! **Before:** ![Cameron Diaz](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/camerondiaz_400x412.jpg) **After:** ![Cameron Diaz](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/camerondiaz2_319x480.jpg) ## 7. Charlize Theron Omg! I can't get over those glasses. They're actually pretty darn adorable especially over those gorgeous green eyes. **Before:** ![Charlize Theron](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/charlizetheron_400x298.jpg) **After:** ![Charlize Theron](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/charlizetheron2_454x596.jpg) ## 8. Cher Cher looks like quite a charming young woman don't you think? Love the smile! **Before:** ![Cher](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/cher_400x444.jpg) **After:** ![Cher](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/cher2_334x406.jpg) ## 9. Dave Mustaine Dave is one of those people who grow older but retain the same facial features know what I mean? Same face. Crazier hair! **Before:** ![Dave Mustaine](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/davemustaine_200x232.jpg) **After:** ![Dave Mustaine](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/davemustaine2_260x365.jpg) ## 10. Demi Moore I'm starting to believe that the best looking people have always looked good which is NOT good news for someone like me who went through a rather long awkward ugly teen phase! **Before:** ![Demi Moore](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/demimoore_320x391.jpg) **After:** ![Demi Moore](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/demimoore2n_435x498.jpg) ## 11. Duff McKagan Awwww an angelic face with a naughty little gleam** **in his eyes! **Before:** ![Duff McKagan](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/duffmckagan_273x353.jpg) **After:** ![Duff McKagan](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/duffmckagan2_324x324.jpg) ## 12. Eddie Van Halen Eddie reminds me of one of those geeky kids who you'd never associate with hard rock** **of all things but here he is! **Before:** ![Eddie Van Halen](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/eddievanhalen_314x187.jpg) **After:** ![Eddie Van Halen](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/eddievanhalen2_535x597.jpg) ## 13. Freddie Mercury Awww! What a cute little baby he was. I have to smile when I see that smile! **Before:** ![Freddie Mercury](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/freddiemercurya_181x270.jpg) **After:** ![Freddie Mercury](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/freddiemercury2_367x420.jpg) ## 14. George Clooney Looks like George was another one of those genetically blessed, insanely good looking kids. Look at that gorgeous set of teeth! **Before:** ![George Clooney](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/georgeclooneyr_400x573.jpg) **After:** ![George Clooney](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/georgeclooney2_321x381.jpg) ## 15. Gwen Stefani Gwen doesn't seem to have changed much including...ahem..ahem... body wise. **Before:** ![Gwen Stefani](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/gwenstefanih_320x425.jpg) **After:** ![Gwen Stefani](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/gwenstefani2n_300x450.jpg) ## 16. Halle Berry Wow! I would have never guessed that was Halle Berry. She looks like a different person altogether** **don't you think? **Before:** ![Halle Berry](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/halleberry_400x605.jpg) **After:** ![Halle Berry](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/halleberry2_306x417.jpg) ## 17. Harrison Ford Now that's a dapper looking lad! I wish he was smiling in the picture though. That would have been perfect. **Before:** ![Harrison Ford](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/harrisonford_400x587.jpg) **After:** ![Harrison Ford](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/harrisonford2_290x420.jpg) ## 18. Hugh Hefner I wonder if Hugh's always been a** **"ladies man". He does look like a charming young man... **Before:** ![Hugh Hefner](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/hughhefner_400x586.jpg) **After:** ![Hugh Hefner](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/hughhefner2_376x490.jpg) ## 19. Izzy Stradlin Woah! What happened here?! I know...I know...sex, drugs and rock and roll! **Before:** ![Izzy Stradlin](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/izzystradlin_200x220.jpg) **After:** ![Izzy Stradlin](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/izzystradlin2_365x630.jpg) ## 20. James Hetfield A normal looking kid with amazing amazing talent! Phew! **Before:** ![James Hetfield](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/jameshetfieldy_200x252.jpg) **After:** ![James Hetfield](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/jameshetfield2_308x427.jpg) ## 21. Jason Newsted Haha! I love how similar the smirks are in both the pictures... **Before:** ![Jason Newsted](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/jasonnewsted_142x176.jpg) **After:** ![Jason Newsted](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/jasonnewsted2_442x530.jpg) ## 22. Jennifer Love-Hewitt What can I say...she's still got that lovely, endearing smile! **Before:** ![Jennifer Love-Hewitt](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/jenniferlovehewitt_400x528.jpg) **After:** ![Jennifer Love-Hewitt](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/jenniferlovehewitt2_439x598.jpg) ## 23. Jon Bon Jovi Jon Bon Jovi was definitely dashing! Are all rock stars born hot? **Before:** ![Jon Bon Jovi](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/johnbonjovi_200x220.jpg) **After:** ![Jon Bon Jovi](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/johnbonjovi2_371x500.jpg) ## 24. Katie Holmes Most of us (including Tom :D) have seen her grow up and there's no denying that she's always been absolutely adorable! **Before:** ![Katie Holmes](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/katieholmes_320x405.jpg) **After:** ![Katie Holmes](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/katieholmes2_400x400.jpg) ## 25. Kirk Hammet Okay so not all rock stars are born hot. But that is one amazing transformation! **Before:** ![Kirk Hammet](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/kirkhammet_221x135.jpg) **After:** ![Kirk Hammet](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/kirkhammet2_320x320.jpg) ## 26. Lars Ulrich I love his baby picture. He almost looks like an angel! Especially with those eyes... **Before:** ![Lars Ulrich](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/larsulrich_100x125.jpg) **After:** ![Lars Ulrich](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/larsulrich2_412x553.jpg) ## 27. Leonardo Di Caprio Awww look! Leonardo with his Titanic hairdo. How cute! **Before:** ![Leonardo Di Caprio](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/leonardodicaprio_320x372.jpg) **After:** ![Leonardo Di Caprio](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/leonardodicaprio2_375x538.jpg) ## 28. Marilyn Manson Uhh...I'd rather not say anything bad about him. I'm scared he might find me and eat me. :D **Before:** ![Marilyn Manson](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/marilynmansonp_317x190.jpg) **After:** ![Marilyn Manson](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/marilynmanson2_300x375.jpg) ## 29. Matt Damon Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous!** **Yes I did need to repeat that thrice... **Before:** ![Matt Damon](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/mattdamon_400x540.jpg) **After:** ![Matt Damon](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/mattdamon2_300x400.jpg) ## 30. Milla Jovovich Okay I don't exactly like the hair but her face is so enchanting and pretty! **Before:** ![Milla Jovovich](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/millajovovich_320x412.jpg) **After:** ![Milla Jovovich](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2009/09/milla-jovovich2_400x500.jpg) ## 31. Oprah Winfrey Winning smile. A bold face that exudes confidence! What do you know. Oprah's younger self reminds me completely of the Oprah we know today! **Before:** ![Oprah Winfrey](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/oprahwinfrey_400x469.jpg) **After:** ![Oprah Winfrey](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/oprahwinfrey2_240x309.jpg) ## 32. Ozzy Osbourne Sigh! He was such an adorable little kid. Major emphasis on the "was".... **Before:** ![Ozzy Osbourne](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/ozzyosbourne_311x200.jpg) **After:** ![Ozzy Osbourne](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/ozzyosbourne2_376x490.jpg) ## 33. Pamela Anderson I see no resemblance whatsoever! Blame the plastic surgery I guess... **Before:** ![Pamela Anderson](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/pamelaanderson_320x363.jpg) **After:** ![Pamela Anderson](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/pamelaanderson2_350x300.jpg) ## 34. Renée Zellweger Honestly I don't see the similarity but I've gotta say that she was incredibly pretty. So much so that I might actually prefer** **her younger self. **Before:** ![Renée Zellweger](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/renezellweger_400x537.jpg) **After:** ![Renée Zellweger](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/renezellweger2_344x425.jpg) ## 35. Richard Gere Wow! My heart just skipped a beat. He almost looks divine! **Before:** ![Richard Gere](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/richardgereh_400x595.jpg) **After:** ![Richard Gere](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/richardgere2_342x450.jpg) ## 36. Robin Williams Wide forehead aside, Robin Williams was actually pretty cute don't you think? **Before:** ![Robin Williams](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/robinwilliams_400x538.jpg) **After:** ![Robin Williams](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/robinwilliams2_414x497.jpg) ## 37. Sebastian Bach Awww! I adore his little freckles! Yeah, I'm strange.... **Before:** ![Sebastian Bach](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/sebastianbachp_400x185.jpg) **After:** ![Sebastian Bach](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/sebastianbach2_300x414.jpg) ## 38. Sharon Stone I love her golden locks and her innocent doe eyes....Ofcourse Sharon's anything but innocent but that's a topic for another day :) **Before:** ![Sharon Stone](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/sharonstone_320x487.jpg) **After:** ![Sharon Stone](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/sharonstone2_352x490.jpg) ## 39. Shirley Manson I don't mean to be rude but the years have definitely done her some good... **Before:** ![Shirley Manson](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/shirleymansonu_200x283.jpg) **After:** ![Shirley Manson](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/shirleymanson2_400x498.jpg) ## 40. Slash Omg don't you just love his baby picture on the right? Who knew under all that hair.... **Before:** ![Slash](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/slash1_385x196.jpg) **After:** ![Slash](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/slash2_464x650.jpg) ## 41. Snoop Dogg I'm trying really hard to put aside the fact that I hate his music to say something nice but I can't seem to do it. So I leave this one upto you readers... **Before:** ![Snoop Dogg](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/snoopdoggn_400x535.jpg) **After:** ![Snoop Dogg](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/snoopdogg2_344x344.jpg) ## 42. Steven Tyler Well what do you know...he was a cute kid!!! **Before:** ![Steven Tyler](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/steventyler_250x189.jpg) **After:** ![Steven Tyler](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/steventyler2_298x390.jpg) ## 43. Will Smith Will Smith may look just a wee bit geeky especially with that trace of a mustache but I still adore him! **Before:** ![Will Smith](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/willsmith_400x507.jpg) **After:** ![Will Smith](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/willsmith2_300x400.jpg) ## 44. Zakk Wylde Who would have ever thought that this innocent little boy would grow up to be so...umm..loud! :D **Before:** ![Zakk Wylde](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/zakkwylde_328x213.jpg) **After:** ![Zakk Wylde](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/fotos/zakkwylde2_350x425.jpg) And here's something for our lovely reader, Xannyyy. Thank you for your wonderful suggestion! :) ## 45. 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