12 Side-by-Side Photos That Prove We Age Very Differently These Days

In a world dominated by filters and editing tools, it’s easy to lose sight of the true nature of aging. Yet, by examining side-by-side photos of individuals from earlier times alongside their present-day images, we can clearly observe the significant differences in our aging journeys. Reflecting on these comparisons, it almost feels as though our ancestors experienced a distinct process of aging compared to what we undergo today.

Joan Crawford and Gigi Hadid, 28 years old

Katharine Hepburn and Natalie Portman, 40 years old

Clark Gable and Patrick Dempsey, 56 years old

Lauren Bacall and Margot Robbie, 29 years old

Greta Garbo and Selena Gomez, 30 years old

Doris Day and Sydney Sweeney, 26 years old

Gary Cooper and Liam Hemsworth, 31 years old

Jean Arthur and Kirsten Dunst, 39 years old

Irene Dunne and Rachel McAdams, 43 years old

Norma Shearer and Jennifer Lawrence, 27 years old

Louise Brooks and Maisie Williams, 21 years old

Bette Davis and Halle Berry, 58 years old

And here are a few more pairs of celebrities that are surprising to learn share the same age.