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You Might Not Recognize These Famous People from Their Younger Days

We know exactly what today’s Hollywood heartthrobs looked like when they were younger because most of them have literally grown up before our eyes on the screen, in the tabloids, and on social media.

Ryan Reynolds anyone?

But what about the older folks who paved the way? Let’s take a look at what some iconic celebrities looked like when they were much, much younger.

1. Betty White

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#wcw #youngbettywhite #bettywhite

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2. Ian McKellen

3. Patrick Stewart

4. James Earl Jones

5. Christopher Walken

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Happy FRIDAY! #youngchristopherwalken #what

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6. Helen Mirren

7. Bill Gates

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Monday✊? #BillGatesMugShot

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8. Dolly Parton

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?♥ now that’s a look #inspiration #youngdollyparton

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9. Bernie Sanders

10. Willie Nelson

11. Martha Stewart

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? MARTHA MOOD ? #marthastewart

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12. Diane Keaton

13. Morgan Freeman

14. David Letterman

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#YoungDavidLetterman #hotfunnyman?

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15. Dr. Phil

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#TBT

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Those are kind of wild!

Dr. Phil? Wow!

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Tom Hanks Reads Sweet Tweets, and We Think You Will Enjoy Them

Tom Hanks (aka, The Nicest Man in Hollywood) teamed up with Twitter Movies to produce the sweetest Tweet-based film of probably all time.

For the short, Hanks looks through Twitter finding the nicest tweets and then reads them for us in his oh-so-soothing voice.

The video was released right before Thanksgiving, and it is filled with Hanks telling Chicken Soup for the Soul-style stories, but from Twitter – stories about overcoming adversity, about people doing good deeds, and, of course, about adorable animals.

The first tweet Hanks read was from a former McDonald’s employee. The employee had worked at one fast food joint for two and a half years, and whenever he prepared a ten-piece nugget meal, he’d throw in an extra one, just because.

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How many times did tears come to your eyes because you found 11 nuggets instead of the ten you paid for in your order? Every single time, I tell you. How often did a nugget surprise happen? Not often.

But that’s what makes it special.

So, thank you former McD’s employee. There needs to be more people like you in the world.

Hanks thinks so too. “That is a man who’s not only being nice, but he’s feeding the world a little bit better. And [he’s] bucking the corporate strategy. Bravo! That’s a nice thing to do!”

Lucky for us, there are many more stories like that one on here. Watch the video early and often throughout the holiday season:

It will lift your spirits and make you happy. Guaranteed.

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10 Jokes About the Underrated Film, ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’

Have you seen the 2010 film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World? The movie has really taken on a life of its own in the past several years, pretty much becoming a bonafide cult classic.

Here’s the trailer to refresh your memory.

A lot of people out there are HUGE fans of the film, and they consider it to be very underrated. And living in the age of social media, they like to talk about it on Twitter.

Let’s take a look!

1. Single to me.

2. Let’s dissect this…

3. Close enough.

4. Deeeeep thoughts.

5. Must be kinda tough.

6. Bread makes you fat.

7. Doesn’t seem fair.

8. A good observation.

9. Here’s a hot take.

10. Feelin’ old yet?

Are you a big fan of this movie? Share your thoughts with us about it in the comments!

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15 Funny Tweets About the New ‘Lady and the Tramp’ Movie

Lady and the Tramp came out last month on Disney+ and people are really big fans of the updated, live-action version of the classic film.

By all accounts, a lot of people are pretty into this new version and are sounding off on Twitter about the film.

Enjoy these tweets!

1. Here come the waterworks.

2. The big stars.

3. Good dogs!

4. No spoilers!

5. Is that really true?

6. Hahahaha.

7. A good lesson.

8. Now I’m scared.

9. Lookin’ sharp.

10. Really into it.

11. More crying…

12. Now you believe in love.

13. Just like that.

14. Very emotional.

15. That’s a bold tweet.

Have you seen the movie yet? Did you love it? Did you cry your eyes out?

Tell us about it in the comments!

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Take a Look at These Hidden Gems People Have Discovered on Disney+

Do you have Disney+ yet? It’s chock-full of great, hidden gems that you might’ve missed the first time around or that came out waaaaaaaay before you were born.

And people out there are pretty excited about these new discoveries.

These responses come from the Buzzfeed Community. Be sure to add these Disney+ titles to your queue!

1. Atlantis

“Hands down favorite Disney movie of all time.”

2. Heavyweights

“I was ecstatic when I saw Heavyweights on Disney+. I haven’t seen that movie since I was a chubby awkward middle school kid. Now that I’m a chubby awkward adult, it’s like reliving my childhood again.”

3. While You Were Sleeping

“Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman always get me.”

4. Remember the Titans

“One of my favorite movies of all time!!”

5. Lady and the Tramp 2: Scamp’s Adventure

“Maybe I’m biased because it was my favorite movie as a kid, but I haven’t seen it for years until I saw it on Disney again. Super underrated but it has it all: action, adventure, romance, music, family feels, nostalgia!”

6. 10 Things I Hate About You

“10 Things I Hate About You with Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles!”

7. Darkwing Duck

“It’s like I’m just coming home from school and settling in with my pizza rolls.”

8. Cool Runnings

“My boyfriend and I CRIED when we found Cool Runnings, the story of the Jamaican bobsled team. One of the most underrated Disney movies EVER. Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme — get on up, it’s bobsled time!!!”

9. Jungle 2 Jungle

“One of my favorite hidden gems from the ’90s! Peak Tim Allen!”

10. Bedknobs and Broomsticks

“Bedknobs and Broomsticks is the most underrated Disney movie! Angela Lansbury as a WITCH? A traveling bed? Dancing armor? Sign me up.”

11. Newsies

“A young singing and dancing Christian Bale…yes please.”

12. Life with Mikey

“Such a hilarious and underrated Michael J. Fox movie, with tons of other actors you recognize! My brother and I loved that movie growing up!”

13. Country Bears

“It’s a movie that literally no one ever talks about and it is honestly so good and so funny! Some catchy songs and Christopher Walken is absolutely hilarious in it.”

14. Candleshoe

“Awesome live-action movie from the ’70s with baby Jodie Foster, secret identities, a treasure hunt, and just tons of fun.”

15. Flight of the Navigator

“A quintessential ’80s Disney movie. Watch for a young Sarah Jessica Parker.”

Get your viewing pants on, cause it’s time for a movie night!

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Manny Pacquiao Used $1.5 Million to Build 1,000 Homes for the Poor

If you’ve watched Manny Pacquiao in the ring, then you know he has fists of fury and is one of the best boxers we’ve seen in the last several years. In other words, he’s a total badass.

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But Pacquiao’s bad-assery extends beyond the ring, as well. He’s never forgotten where he came from, having grown up in poverty in the Sarangani Province of the Philippines. Pacquiao grew up in a cardboard shack with his family, and they sometimes didn’t have any food to eat. The future boxing great left home at the age of 15 and survived on the mean streets of Manila.

Now, Pacquiao is generally regarded as one of the sport’s greats, and he also serves as a senator in his native country. He also works to give back to those who are less fortunate. Pacquiao said, “I feel what they’re feeling because I’ve been there. I’ve slept in the street. That was my life before. So hard. That’s why I feel what they’re feeling right now.”

Eye of the Tiger

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So Pacquiao did something about it: he built 1,000 houses for needy Filipinos. He bought the lots, built the homes, and then gave them away. The cost for the folks who received them: FREE.

He said, “I’m so happy giving these houses free to my constituents in Sarangani Province from my own pocket more than a thousand families are the beneficiaries.”

Altogether, the beloved boxing champ has given away about $200 million to fund projects to help the needy. Pacquiao said, “Every income I receive in boxing, almost half of it goes to the less fortunate. After each fight, half of my income goes to the poor. But I don’t like to announce it.”

A great man, and a great example.

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Jon Bon Jovi Has Two Restaurants Where People in Need Can Eat for Free

I grew up in the 1980s and was fully on-board with the music of the time, and Bon Jovi was always one of my favorite bands. Also, Jon Bon Jovi himself just always seemed like a really genuine, nice guy compared to a lot of other rock stars.

It turns out my feeling was right on the money.

In addition to his incredibly successful music career, Bon Jovi started the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation to help fight poverty and homelessness. As part of his initiative, he’s opened two restaurants in his native New Jersey called JBJ Soul Kitchen where needy people can eat for free, one in Red Bank and one in Toms River. The project was actually the brainchild of Bon Jovi’s wife, Dorothea Hurley.

There are no menu prices at JBJ Soul Kitchen, but patrons who can pay are encouraged to donate $20 and those who don’t have enough money are urged to volunteer at the restaurant.

The two restaurants have already served more than 100,000 people, and, according to their website, 54% of people paid for their meals and 46% volunteered in order to eat a meal. Reservations are not required, but those who are in need are given first priority. The meals consist of three courses, are nutritious and contain vegetables grown in the restaurant’s gardens.

Bon Jovi’s foundation also focuses on providing housing to those in need, including veterans.

What the heck, let’s end with a classic Bon Jovi tune, shall we?

Great work, Mr. Bon Jovi! Keep it up!

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Earn $1,000 by Watching 24 Hallmark Christmas Movies in 12 Days

I have a feeling a lot of people are gonna be into this.

For some people, this would be a dream come true. For others…maybe not so much.

Internet service provider CenturyLink is offering to pay one lucky person $1,000 to binge-watch 24 Hallmark Christmas movies in 12 days. What a deal!

The website says:

“‘Tis the Season … to Get Paid to Watch Christmas Movies and it looks like all your Christmas wishes may just come true. We’re looking for a lover of all things Christmas, G-Rated romcoms, and too-close-to-home family dramas to watch 24 Hallmark Christmas movies in 12 days. If you think that’s you, we’ll give you $1,000 to critique a lineup of festive guilty pleasures.”

The site also says:

“You know how to work the Gram, Twitter, or Facebook. We want someone who’s willing to document their Hallmark marathon with their followers.

We want you to have opinions—lots of them! Think the grumpy Grandpa turned jolly Santa was a little overdone? Felt like the plot was a bit half-baked? Be as honest as possible in your review.”

Here’s what you have to do to win: every time you watch one of the films, get on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, include the hashtags #CountdowntoChristmas and #HallmarkDreamJob in every post. Also, you have to watch all 24 films within 12 days by December 25, 2019.

And you have to fill out the application on this website.

If you win, you’ll get that cold, hard $1,000 and a Hallmark binge-watching package that includes a subscription to a streaming service, hot cocoa (you’ll need that), Christmas cookies, a mini Christmas tree, some fairy lights, and all kinds of Hallmark swag.

Get going! Time’s a wasting!

The marketing gods approve of this scenario BIG TIME.

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‘Gremlins’ Is Coming Back to Theaters This December

Gremlins hit theaters in 1984, and it’s safe to say that the horror/comedy film has become a cult classic that a whole lot of people watch around Christmas.

Let’s all have a refresher and watch the original trailer, okay?

If you’re a fan of this fun, freaky, fright-fest, I have great news for you! Gremlins is returning to theaters for one week only: December 5 – December 11.

It makes sense, because the film is set during Christmastime and some consider it a “holiday movie” (omg that scene…you know that one I’m talking about).

If you’ve never seen Joe Dante’s Gremlins, let’s get all caught up. A man buys his son a gift at a store in Chinatown. What does he buy? A ‘mogwai’, an adorable little creature that comes with a few rules. The shopkeeper tells the man not to expose the creature to bright light or water…and don’t feed it after midnight.

Well, you can probably imagine what happens next. I’ll leave the rest up in the air, just in case you’ve never seen it before.

The film will screen in 4DX, which Regal describes as “immersive cinematic experience presents the future of the movie industry.” Or, as one website put it, “4DX at Regal is the ultimate experience involving motion chairs and special effects like wind and rain.”

Which sounds legitimately awesome.

Be sure to check out the Regal Cinemas page to see if and where Gremlins will be playing by you in December.

Do you remember the first time you saw Gremlins? Tell us about it in the comments! And remember, whatever you do, don’t feed them after midnight!

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Tom Hanks Discovered That Mister Rogers Is His Cousin

Call it a twist of fate or destiny, but actor Tom Hanks recently found out that and Fred Rogers (aka the beloved Mister Rogers who spent decades entertaining children on public television) are sixth cousins.

Ancestry.com revealed the information, to which Hanks said, “It all just comes together, you see.”

The news is particularly interesting because Hanks plays Fred Rogers in the recently-released film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, which details the friendship that developed between Rogers and a journalist named Tom Junod who wrote an article about the television host for Esquire magazine in 1998.

An Ancestry.com spokesperson said, “Fred Rogers and Tom Hanks are sixth cousins sharing the same 5x great-grandfather … who immigrated from Germany to America in the 18th century.”

Hanks’ wife, Rita Wilson, said, “No, impossible! You’re pulling our leg.”

Posted by Mister Rogers' Neighborhood on Sunday, May 1, 2016

It only makes sense that one of America’s favorite actors would play one of the country’s most-beloved public figures…and be related to him. What are the chances?

Fred Rogers hosted Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood from 1968 until 2001, focusing on themes of kindness, charity, and being a good friend and neighbor to everyone. Rogers died in 2003 at the age of 74, but his legacy and continues to inspire people all over the world.

Rogers is so well-regarded that there is now a holiday honoring him in his native Pennsylvania every May 23.

Watch the trailer for the new film below.

Have you seen A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood yet?

If so, give us your review in the comments!

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