15 Celebrity Childhood Photos That Are Truly Hard to Recognize

There’s something uniquely heartwarming about the nostalgia that comes from looking at old childhood photos. Celebrities are no different — many enjoy revealing sweet glimpses of themselves as kids. And although some familiar traits peek through, a few stars look so different in their early pictures that you might not recognize them at first glance.

1. Kylie Jenner

2. Reese Witherspoon

3. Anne Hathaway

4. Emily Ratajkowski

5. Taylor Lautner

6. Miley Cyrus

7. Nicole Kidman

8. Lily Collins

9. Jessica Simpson

10. Katie Holmes

11. Gigi Hadid

12. Kim Kardashian

13. Diane Kruger

14. Paris Hilton

15. Pamela Anderson

Be sure to check out our other article, where we showcase celebrities you probably remember only in their later years — but their younger selves were absolutely stunning.