Many celebrities grew up in the spotlight, and that means we have physical proof of what they looked like when they were younger—and for some, the difference is striking. Click through to see some of your favorite movie stars, singers, and royal family members when they were in their 20s versus today.
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Kate Winslet
Year: 1998 Age: 23 years old
A photo of Winslet one year after Titanicwas released into theaters.
Markle had a few small acting roles in 2005, including one in the Ashton Kutcher movie, A Lot Like Love. The royal-to-be is currently engaged to Prince Harry.
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Milo Ventimiglia
Year: 2002 Age: 25 years old
The Gilmore Girls heart throb was just one year into the show in 2002.
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Mandy Moore
Year: 2004 Age: 20 years old
Moore was "the most protected girl in America" as Anna Foster, the First Daughter in Chasing Liberty.
Young Stamos was just three years away from playing his iconic role, Jesse Katsopolis in Full House.
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Sofía Vergara
Year: 2000 Age: 28 years old
Vergara wasn't acting at this time, but the Modern Familystar landed her big role in 2009.
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Johnny Depp
Year: 1987 Age: 24 years old
Long before he was Captain Jack Sparrow, Depp was Officer Tom Hanson in the TV series 21 Jump Street.
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Julianne Moore
Year: 1985 Age: 25 years old
This was the first year of Moore's career as an actress. She played Frannie Hughes in the TV series As the World Turns.
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Kate Middleton
Year: 2007 Age: 25 years old
Middleton was dating Prince William, but the couple broke up in 2007. Luckily, we know it worked out, and the royal duo is expecting their third baby.
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Meryl Streep
Year: 1976 Age: 27 years old
This photo of Streep was right at the beginning of her acting career. She's since become an acclaimed, iconic actress and voice in the current Times Up movement.
