12 People Who’ve Changed So Drastically, It’s Hard to Believe They’re the Same

Sometimes people change so much over the years that even classmates struggle to recognize them at a reunion. For some, time alone brings the transformation; for others, it takes effort. Either way, the results featured in our article are truly impressive — check them out!

1. “[21] —> [33] Don’t let anyone say you peak in your twenties!”

2. “17 to 23: How far self-care can take you :)”

• Wow. This one almost looks fake. © Zestyclose-Two8027 / Reddit

3. “I went on a journey to love myself, and here we are today.”

4. “From 13-26, at some point I decided to become a pro wrestler living in a van.”

5. “I’m thankful braces exist (16 years to 20 years).”

6. “From roughly 16 to the early 30s.”

• Wow, aging very nicely. 🔥🔥. © toxicojos / Reddit

7. “(35)-(40) Blood, sweat, many tears... and more sweat.”

8. “15 to 30. Amazing what growing out of your baby cheeks can do!”

9. “15-22. I really tried.”

• The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. © Blue88_wxz / Reddit

10. “15 to 18. I’ve been struggling with my confidence lately and just want some opinions and advice :)”

11. “18 vs. 24.”

12. “That’s how I’ve changed in 6 years.”

• Wow! You look like a totally different person! © SparePartSociety / Reddit

And here are even more striking side-by-side photos of people whose jaw-dropping transformations make you do a double take.