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

A post shared by Mandalee D Mason (@insanis_vita86) on Jan 29, 2014 at 11:51am PST

2. Ian McKellen

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Young Ian McKellen . . . . . . . . . . #İANMCKELLEN #hollywood #sirianmckellen #magneto #lordoftheringsturkey #lordoftherings #lotr #middleearth #OrtaDunya #thefellowshipofthering #blackandwhite #oldiesbutgoldies #gandalfthegrey #gandalfthegrey #youngianmckellen #mrholmes #theatre #OrtaDunyaCom

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3. Patrick Stewart

Hello from young @SirPatStew pic.twitter.com/O0QunDDT4c

— Scott Hanselman (@shanselman) November 26, 2019

4. James Earl Jones

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So this #youngJamesEarlJones pic is floating around… why he look like he could be @JavaleMcgee dad!? LOL #DubNation #Warriors

A post shared by Carida Santi (@infamouslyanonymous) on Jan 17, 2018 at 3:05pm PST

5. Christopher Walken

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Happy FRIDAY! #youngchristopherwalken #what

A post shared by Julie Gau Wheeler (@mermaidsarenotreal) on Dec 6, 2019 at 11:32am PST

6. Helen Mirren

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#wcw #helenmirren #younghelenmirren #actress #60sactress #beautiful #blondes #english #cougar #tanktop #buxom #thequeen #oscars #loveyourself #sexyeyes #gorgeousgirl #sexy #retro

A post shared by Jenn_X (@jenn_x74) on Feb 13, 2019 at 8:56am PST

7. Bill Gates

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Monday #BillGatesMugShot

A post shared by mollykennedy (@mollykennedy) on Nov 2, 2015 at 7:02am PST

8. Dolly Parton

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now that’s a look #inspiration #youngdollyparton

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9. Bernie Sanders

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Young Bernie Sanders #youngbernie #youngberniesanders #berniesanders #bernie #feelthebern

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10. Willie Nelson

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Frst appearance at the Grand Ole Opry. #1964 #cleanwillie #youngwillienelson #ilovemywilliebooks #travelthroughtime #debut #grandoleopry #grandoleoprydebut #willienelsonismyhero #willienelsonismyspiritanimal #nottrigger #WillieNelsonSoul

A post shared by @ willienelsonsoul on Mar 28, 2019 at 3:18pm PDT

11. Martha Stewart

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MARTHA MOOD #marthastewart

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12. Diane Keaton

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Can I just be Diane Keaton! #wcw #womancrushwednesday #blackandwhite #retro #dianekeaton #youngdianekeaton #beauty #vintage #photobooth #hippie #midcentury #babe

A post shared by Mary Brady (@theblockvintage) on Apr 1, 2015 at 7:56am PDT

13. Morgan Freeman

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This is the kid who joined the Air Force “way back when.” His love for flying was ignited by watching movies every week at his local theatre. I salute all of our service members for their selfless sacrifice and their dedication to our peace and freedom. Thank you. Happy #VeteransDay!

A post shared by Morgan Freeman (@morganfreeman) on Nov 11, 2019 at 12:59pm PST

14. David Letterman

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#YoungDavidLetterman #hotfunnyman

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15. Dr. Phil

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#TBT

A post shared by Dr. Phil (@drphil) on Nov 14, 2019 at 12:00pm PST

Those are kind of wild!

Dr. Phil? Wow!

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