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20 Yearbook Photos of Famous Actresses from the 1970s-1990s

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Side-by-side portraits of two young women: the left has long, curly blonde hair and a serious expression, while the right has long, straight brown hair and is smiling slightly with a soft expression.
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Before they walked red carpets, they smiled awkwardly in gymnasium photo sessions. The 1970s through the 1990s produced some of Hollywood´s most beloved actresses, and their yearbook photos remind us that even the biggest stars once worried about braces, perms, and senior portraits. These yearbook snapshots show famous actresses from the 1970s to the 1990s.

1. Meryl Streep, 1974

A black-and-white yearbook photo of a young woman with long, light hair, smiling. She is wearing a sweater with a large letter "B" on it. The text below the photo reads "Meryl Streep.
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2. Sigourney Weaver, 1974

A young woman with straight dark hair and hoop earrings looks at the camera while holding a rope. She wears a cozy sweater and has a neutral expression. The image is in black and white.
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3. Jamie Lee Curtis, 1970

Black-and-white portrait of a young person with long, straight hair, wearing a light-colored shirt, looking slightly past the camera with a neutral expression. The background is plain and softly blurred.
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4. Michelle Pfeiffer, 1970

Black-and-white, grainy yearbook-style portrait of a young woman with long straight hair, center-parted, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression, wearing a necklace.
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5. Diane Lane, 1971

A young woman with long, wavy brown hair poses for a formal portrait in a green graduation gown with a white collar against a blue studio background. She is smiling slightly and holding a bouquet of yellow roses.
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6. Jodie Foster, 1974

A young person with straight, shoulder-length light brown hair and fair skin smiles slightly. They are wearing a blue and white striped shirt and a gold chain necklace, against a plain blue background.
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7. Winona Ryder, 1978

Black and white yearbook-style photo of a young person with short, spiky hair, wearing a dark shirt and layered necklaces, smiling slightly at the camera.
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8. Meg Ryan, 1978

Black and white portrait of a young woman with wavy hair, wearing a patterned blouse, looking slightly past the camera with a calm expression.
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9. Sandra Bullock, 1976

Black and white yearbook-style portrait of a young person with medium-long, dark hair wearing a light-colored turtleneck sweater, looking slightly past the camera with a neutral expression.
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10. Julia Roberts, 1981

Black and white portrait of a young woman with shoulder-length hair, wearing an off-the-shoulder dark top and a pearl necklace, smiling at the camera.
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11. Demi Moore, 1982

Black and white yearbook-style portrait of a young woman with long, dark hair, smiling, looking slightly to the side, and wearing a light-colored top. The background is plain and softly lit.
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12. Brooke Shields, 1984

Black and white yearbook-style portrait of a young girl with dark, shoulder-length hair pulled back in a ponytail, wearing a collared top and looking at the camera with a neutral expression.
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13. Courteney Cox, 1985

A young woman with wavy brown hair, blue eyes, and light skin smiles. She wears a purple top, a gold necklace, and small hoop earrings, posed in front of a gray backdrop, as in a school portrait.
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14. Goldie Hawn, 1987

Black and white portrait of a young woman with light-colored, styled hair, wearing a dark top and a necklace, smiling and looking slightly to the side.
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15. Michelle Yeoh, 1985

A woman with long dark hair smiles at the camera, wearing a traditional-style dress with a high collar and holding a draped fabric. The photo is in black and white, with a textured background.
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16. Jennifer Aniston, 1982

A young woman with long, straight dark hair and light eyes looks slightly to the side. She wears a light-colored top with lace detail, and the photo is in black and white.
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17. Nicole Kidman, 1983

A woman with long, voluminous curly red hair and blue eyes stares directly at the camera. She wears a black off-the-shoulder top and has a neutral expression on her face.
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18. Drew Barrymore, 1988

A young girl with shoulder-length hair sits and smiles at the camera. She is wearing a long-sleeve, diamond-patterned sweater and light pants. The photo is black and white, with empty chairs in the background.
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19. Halle Berry, 1987

Black and white portrait of a young woman with curly hair, smiling and facing slightly to the side. She is wearing a light-colored top with a subtle pattern. The background is plain.
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20. Reese Witherspoon, 1990

A young woman smiles at the camera while wearing a white sweater with the letters "MBA" on the sleeve. The photo is black and white and appears to be candid.
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These yearbook photos remind us that even the world´s most famous actresses started as students with dreams, insecurities, and ordinary lives. Each smile, hairstyle, and hopeful gaze tells the early story of women who would later redefine Hollywood, one role, one red carpet, and one unforgettable performance at a time. If you loved this content, check out 20 Yearbook Photos of Criminals from the 1990s, or 20 Yearbook Photos That Capture the Spirit of the Electric 1980s.

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