25 Famous Celebrities: Then and Now.
We love embracing celebrities and showering them with praises but forget to rewind to a good number of years back when they were young. Though some were born winners with a clear road ahead, some were lost without direction. We’ve compiled 25 celebrity photos when they were young and included a story of their journey.
25. Sean Connery
24. Lady Gaga
23. Steve Jobs
22. Robert Pattinson
21. Madonna
20. Beyoncé
19. Scarlet Johansson
18. Scarlet Johansson
17. Daniel Craig
16. Angelina Jolie
15. Eminem
14. Amy Winehouse
13. Bruce Willis
Born on March 19, 1955, in Idar-Oberstein, West Germany, and moved to New Jersey in 1957. From the military, his father became a welder and a factory worker. He attended Penns Grove High School, where he joined the drama club. Later he worked as a security guard before moving into acting. Today, he is considered one of the best action heroes and film producer.
12. Clint Eastwood
11. Charlize Theron
10. Ryan Seacrest
9. Britney Spears
Born on December 2, 1981, in McComb, Mississippi, she began singing in the church choir at age 3. At 8 years, her age denied her a chance at the 1990 Mickey Mouse Club auditions. She joined Professional Performing Arts School and moved to New York. She is now a famous singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress.
8. Leonardo DiCaprio
He was born on November 11, 1974, in Los Angeles, California, to Irmelin and George DiCaprio, who divorced when he was still a toddler, leaving him to be raised by his mother. He grew in a very poor family and a neighborhood surrounded by prostitution and street crime. Today, he’s a famous actor and businessman.
7. Goldie Hawn
Born on November 21, 1945, in Washington Dc., her early years were spent in Takoma Park, Maryland, where she attended Montgomery Blair High School. By the age of 10, she danced in the corps de ballet and rose the ranks to become today’s actor, TV presenter, instructor, singer, and author.
6. Jamie Foxx
He was born Eric Bishop on December 13, 1967, in Terrell, Texas, to Shaheed and Louise, who were then very young, prompting them to give him for adoption by his grandparents. He took piano lessons at an early age and begun shows at 13. Today, he is an actor, radio personality, TV presenter, and producer.
5. Stephen Colbert
Born on May 13, 1964, in Washington, D.C., and grew up in Charleston, South Carolina. In 1974, his father and two brothers died in a plane crash. He later enrolled at Northwestern University as a theater major. Today, he is well known in comedy, music, media, books, and film industries.
4. Helen Mirren
She was born in 1945 in Hammersmith, London, to English mother Kathleen Alexandrina and Russian father, Vasily Petrovich. She grew up in Leigh-On-Sea, Essex. According to her, her upbringing was very anti-monarchist. She had a school production role in both primary and high school life. Today, she is a film actor, producer, and voice actor.
3. Michael Stipe
He was born on January 4, 1960, in Decatur, Georgia, to a US Army serviceman. He spent his childhood in different places, including Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, and Texas. He studied photography and painting at the University of Georgia. In 1980, he started a career in music. Today, he is a singer, songwriter, musician, producer, and director.
2. Drew Carrey
He was born May 23, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Lewis and Beulah Carey’s. When he was 8 years, his father died and his mother raised him. He served the Marines for six years from 1980 before becoming a bank teller. He is now an actor, voice actor, comedian, sports executive, and game show host.
1. Christopher Walken
Born on March 31, 1943, in Queens, New York, he worked as a child actor along with his brothers, as early as the 1950s. At age 3, he did his first outing on stage as a dancer. Today, he has gained the titles of actor, singer, comedian, dancer, and model.
