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20 Celebrity Yearbook Photos From The 1990s

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Two black and white yearbook-style portraits of a young man and a young woman, both smiling. The man has short hair and wears a collared shirt; the woman has long dark hair and wears a dark top.

Before they were household names, these famous faces were just teens posing for school photos like everyone else. The 1990s were a defining decade for pop culture, and buried in these old yearbook photos are snapshots of future stars. From questionable fashion choices to those classic school-photo smiles, these pics capture a time before the spotlight.

Whether you’re in it for the nostalgia or just curious to see what your favorite celebs looked like before the fame, these 20 throwback photos are a fun peek into their past lives. It’s a reminder that everyone has an awkward phase, and sometimes the biggest stars come from the most unexpected beginnings. Let’s dive into 20 celebrity yearbook photos from the 1990s.

1. Megan Fox, 1996

Black and white portrait of a young girl with shoulder-length hair, wearing a dark collared shirt, looking at the camera and smiling slightly.
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2. Bam Margera and Ryan Dunn, early ’90s

Two young men sit at a table, intensely playing a thumb war. The person on the left is shouting or cheering, while the person on the right wears a beanie and looks focused on the game.
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3. Kelly Clarkson, 1999

Black-and-white school portrait of a smiling young girl with light hair pulled back, wearing large, spotted earrings, a bow in her hair, and a collared shirt.
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4. Russel Brand, 1991

A young person with short, dark, slicked-back hair and a serious expression looks directly at the camera, wearing a white collared shirt, yellow tie, and dark jacket. The background is blurred and outdoors.
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5. Blake Shelton, 1990s

Black and white yearbook photo of a person with glasses, curly mullet hairstyle, and a striped shirt, smiling at the camera against a plain background.
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6. Nicki Minaj, 1999

A young girl with long, straight hair and hoop earrings poses with arms crossed, smiling slightly. She wears a red sweater and sits in front of a brown backdrop. The photo is lying on a beige surface.
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7. Paris Hilton, 1997

A young woman in a graduation cap and gown poses for a yearbook-style portrait. The text above her reads "PARIS HILTON" and below it says "FINEST GIRL." The image is black and white.
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8. Anne Hathaway, 1999

A black-and-white portrait of a young woman with long dark hair, smiling softly. She is wearing a dark top, and the background is plain and out of focus.
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9. Angelina Jolie, 1991

Black and white portrait of a young woman with long straight hair, wearing a plain light-colored top, gazing directly at the camera with a neutral expression.
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10. Reece Witherspoon, 1994

A young woman with fair skin, blue eyes, and light blonde hair styled in loose waves looks at the camera with a soft smile. She wears a white top and a pearl earring, with a blurred green background behind her.
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11. Bradley Cooper, 1993

Black-and-white yearbook-style portrait of a young man wearing a suit and tie, with neatly combed back hair, smiling and looking slightly to the side.
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12. Chris Evans, 1999

Black-and-white portrait of a young man with short hair, smiling at the camera. He is wearing a collared shirt over a T-shirt, with a blurred, plain background.
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13. Ben Affleck, 1990

Black and white portrait of a young man with dark hair, wearing a dark sweater over a light shirt, looking slightly up with a neutral expression against a plain background.
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14. Brittney Spears, 1999

A black-and-white, grainy yearbook-style portrait of a young woman with straight hair, wearing a sleeveless top, a necklace, and smiling at the camera.
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15. Chris Pratt, 1996

A teenage boy with short brown hair smiles at the camera. He is wearing a striped shirt and sits in front of a blurred studio backdrop.
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16. Ryan Reynolds, 1993

Black and white yearbook photo of a young man wearing a suit, patterned tie, and collared shirt, with short, neatly styled hair, smiling slightly at the camera against a plain background.
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17. Bryce Dallas Howard, 1996

A young woman with long red hair smiles at the camera. She is wearing a black top, subtle earrings, and has a light complexion with natural makeup against a plain, soft-colored background.
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18. Cameron Diaz, 1990

A young woman with long blonde hair, blue eyes, and hoop earrings smiles at the camera against a blue-gray backdrop, as seen in a typical school portrait.
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19. Channing Tatum, 1998

Black-and-white portrait of a young man with short, neatly combed hair, wearing a suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie, smiling slightly and looking off to the side.
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20. Amy Adams, 1992

A young woman with long blonde hair and fair skin smiles at the camera against a brown studio backdrop. She is wearing a dark off-the-shoulder top and small hoop earrings.
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