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    What 14 Famous SNL Cast Members Looked Like Their First Season Vs. Now

    Proof that at some point, *everyone* becomes Hollywood.

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    By Chloe Metzger
    Published 29 September 2017 In Features

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    There's a thing that happens to every new cast member after a few seasons of being on Saturday Night Live—they get Hollywood-ized. They get tailored clothes, expertly colored hair, spray tans, and mega-white teeth, and suddenly, these funny, ordinary humans are officially red-carpet celebrities.

    And in case you've missed the subtle transformation of all your favorite comedians, we present to you 14 of the most-famous cast members, then and now.

    Kristen Wiig Then...
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    Kristen Wiig Then...

    The exact lip-glossed and bronzed version of yourself in 2006.

    ...Kristen Wiig Now
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    ...Kristen Wiig Now

    An actual representation of Hollywood royalty.

    Rachel Dratch Then...
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    Rachel Dratch Then...

    As a choker- and leather jacket-wearing badass in 2000.

    ...Rachel Dratch Now
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    ...Rachel Dratch Now

    Still a badass, but with a glossy lob and on-trend shift dress.

    Will Ferrell Then...
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    Will Ferrell Then...

    Baby Will in a big-boy suit in the late '90s.

    ...Will Ferrell Now
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    ...Will Ferrell Now

    Cool-AF Will in a cool-AF jacket and button-down.

    Ana Gasteyer Then...
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    Ana Gasteyer Then...

    As our butterfly-clip hero in 1999.

    ...Ana Gasteyer Now
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    ...Ana Gasteyer Now

    As a hand-on-hip expert, with really excellent hair.

    Amy Poehler Then...
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    Amy Poehler Then...

    Baby Amy in all of her 2001 fashion and beauty glory.

    ...Amy Poehler Now
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    ...Amy Poehler Now

    SLAAAAAAY.

    Andy Samberg Then...
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    Andy Samberg Then...

    As a Cali-surfer-skateboarder bro in 2005.

    ...Andy Samberg Now
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    ...Andy Samberg Now

    As a Brooklyn-coffee-shop-let's-talk-about-Foucault guy.

    Maya Rudolph Then...
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    Maya Rudolph Then...

    Probably your funny best friend in 2001.

    ...Maya Rudolph Now
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    ...Maya Rudolph Now

    Your funny best friend with the coolest pantsuits and insanely shiny hair.

    Molly Shannon Then...
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    Molly Shannon Then...

    Low-key and conservative in the early '90s.

    ...Molly Shannon Now
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    ...Molly Shannon Now

    As a trendy, tan, red-carpet pro.

    Kenan Thompson Then...
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    Kenan Thompson Then...

    As a fresh-faced kid in 2003.

    ...Kenan Thompson Now
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    ...Kenan Thompson Now

    Debonair as hell.

    Vanessa Bayer Then...
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    Vanessa Bayer Then...

    New and happy in 2011.

    ...Vanessa Bayer Now
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    ...Vanessa Bayer Now

    Full-on gown-wearing queen. And probably still happy.

    Kate McKinnon Then...
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    Kate McKinnon Then...

    Awards-show newb in 2012.

    ...Kate McKinnon Now
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    ...Kate McKinnon Now

    Awards-show winner. Literally. With the dress, and the updo, and the makeup, and the actual award for best supporting actress.

    Aidy Bryant Then...
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    Aidy Bryant Then...

    Rosy and bright in 2012.

    ...Aidy Bryant Now
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    ...Aidy Bryant Now

    Goddess of winged liner and silky hair.

    Cecily Strong Then...
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    Cecily Strong Then...

    Simple and natural in 2012.

    ...Cecily Strong Now
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    ...Cecily Strong Now

    HAIR! LIPS! SKIRT! LEWK!

    Tina Fey Then...
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    Tina Fey Then...

    Insanely talented and ridiculously cool in 2001.

    ...Tina Fey Now
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    ...Tina Fey Now

    Still insanely talented and ridiculously cool, but with shinier hair. And eyeliner.

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