Even the hottest celebs were once awkward, gawky teenagers, as we learn through their countless hilarious #tbts on Instagram and Twitter. Others post pics of themselves as adorable babies and toddlers, making us swoon over their cuteness and soon-to-be star power. The best of the best celebrity Throwback Thursdays are ones we could revisit over and over again.
1. Beyoncé
Not only did she wake up like this, she was born like this. #flawless
2. Lauren Conrad
The Hills star had the same adorable cheeks as a child as she does now. We’re also obsessed with her scrunchie.
3. Harry Styles
Story of my Life. pic.twitter.com/C1X1eoreG8
— Harry Styles (@Harry_Styles) October 10, 2013
The One Direction singer was just as cute as he is now when he was a kid. Look at those eyes!
4. Ashley Benson
Okay, seriously, what elementary school kid has hair this fabulous? Of course Pretty Little Liars actress Ashley Benson did!
5. Kim Kardashian
Before she was mega-famous, Kimmy K was a precious tot, shown here with her sis Kourtney.
6. Lucy Hale
The actress shows that’s she’s always been that adorable with this holiday-themed #tbt!
7. Nina Dobrev
The star of The Vampire Diaries showed the world this pic, which left us saying “aww!”
8. Rashida Jones
School photo #2. 1985. The hair?! Also, deal with your collar, Jones. Not my best moment. #SeeMyMovie #CandJForever pic.twitter.com/lnssWLF0
— Rashida Jones (@iamrashidajones) August 1, 2012
This pic of Rashida reaffirms that everyone, even celebs, has awkward school pictures lurking in their pasts.
9. Michelle Obama
The First Lady of the United States shared this adorable snap of her and Barack pre-White-House days. So cute!
10. Jessica Biel
Justin Timberlake’s wife looks hilariously awkward in this #tbt. We’re diggin’ the braids and the weird plant she’s holding.
11. Lori Loughlin
You probably know her as Becky from Full House and recognize the toddler in her arms as one of the Olsen twins. This throwback pic makes us want to watch Full House reruns over and over again.