For the vast majority of us, a person’s twenties are regarded as a time of discovery. It’s arguably the most formative period in our lives; where we say goodbye to childhood and fully embrace adulthood .
For a bit of fun, I thought it might be fun to have a look back and see how some of our favorite stars spent their formative years. Check out what these celebrities looked like in their twenties VS now!
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Kate Winslet.
It’s hard to believe that Titanic was one of the first starring roles Kate had ever undertaken. She handled herself like a pro and delivered one of the most memorable performances of her career.
I wonder if she got to keep “The Heart of the Ocean” after filming wrapped?
Alec Baldwin.
I’ve always loved Alec Baldwin. It throws me for a loop every single time I watch Beetlejuice , seeing him so youthful and slim.
Few actors have managed to remain as relevant over the years as Alec Baldwin.
Sandra Bullock.
I don’t think I’m alone in thinking that Sandra Bullock is an absolute gem. When I was a kid, I used to watch Miss Congeniality on repeat.
Here’s to hoping that we one day get to see Sandra in Birdbox 2 .
Kevin Bacon.
Do you know what makes any movie-going experience better? A little side of Bacon!
All jokes aside, Kevin is an inspiration. He’s not only conquered the red carpet, but he’s also an incredibly talented musician as well. You can hear him perform in the Bacon Brothers Band .
Julia Roberts.
Whenever I see Julia Roberts smile, my heart melts inside. Those incredible curls and her bright pearly whites helped to make Julia a staple of ’90s cinema.
As far as I’m concerned, she’s still one of the greatest actresses walking.
Denzel Washington.
Denzel is in a league of his own. He’s one of very few actors who possess an innate ability to control an audience on a whim.
Every second he is in front of the camera, you can’t help but stare transfixed by his performance.
Jennifer Aniston.
Did you know that one of Jennifer Aniston’s first starring film roles was an old horror movie called Leprachaun ?
If you’re a fan of good/bad horror movies, I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that it’s one of the very best.
Ben Affleck.
Ben Affleck looks wicked young in this screenshot from his days on the set of Good Will Hunting .
He may look a little beefy on the image to the right, but these days Ben is back to Batman shape and looking better than ever!
Dame Helen Mirren.
I’m going to come clean right here and now: Helen Mirren is a total babe and she always has been.
If I were 30 years older, you bet I’d be knocking on her door. Or if Helen is interested in a younger suitor, she’s free to knock on mine…
Laurence Fishbourne.
Larry Fishbourne has been acting since he was 14-years-old. He actually had to lie in order to get a job on Apocalypse Now .
You can see some of his more recent work in the film Running With the Devil .
Halle Berry.
My first movie crush was Halle Berry; can you blame me? Granted, I was still far too young to understand the scope and extent of my feelings, but I knew what I liked.
And I liked her a lot.
Brad Pitt.
Is Brad Pitt the most handsome man that Hollywood has ever seen? Well, I suppose that depends.
If you’re a fan of incredible hair, bright brilliant smiles, and abs for days — then I’m inclined to say “yes.” Yes, he is.
Scarlett Johansson.
To be fair, it wasn’t all that long ago that Scarlett was in her twenties. But regardless of her age, Scarlett has always delivered stellar and professional performances.
It’s an absolute shame that she was snubbed not once, but twice at the Oscars this past year.
Leonardo DiCaprio.
Leo was arguably the biggest sex symbol of the ’90s. I mean, just look at that hair — who in their right mind could possibly resist that?!
As you can tell from the picture on the right, not a lot has changed.
Reese Witherspoon.
Reese Witherspoon deserves to be regaled. Do you remember that scene in Cinderella where all the birds come in through the window and help her fold her clothes/make the bed?
I bet that happens to Reese in real life. She’s just that whimsical.