Before they were glowing on red carpets, celebrities were posing awkwardly for family photos and exploring different career paths. From vintage baby pics to shots taken just before they were discovered, photos allow us to get a glimpse into what many of today’s adored women, like Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, looked like before they hit the stage.

Bright Side now leaves you to explore the transformation female stars went through from childhood to reaching worldwide fame.

1. Gal Gadot

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2. Jennifer Love Hewitt

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3. Jennifer Aniston

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4. Anne Hathaway

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5. Reese Witherspoon

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6. Amanda Seyfried

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7. Jennifer Garner

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8. Kerry Washington

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9. Ariana Grande

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10. Gabrielle Union

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11. Kate Hudson

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12. Alicia Keys

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13. Rihanna

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14. Nicole Kidman

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15. Carrie Underwood

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16. Mandy Moore

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17. Hilary Duff

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Which celebrity on social media leaves you most excited about their throwbacks? How was your own transformation growing up? Let your fabulous self shine in the comments by sharing your best stories and photos with us.