Match The Yearbook Photo To The Celebrity
- by Jamie Gerber
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- in Entertainment
Few people have fond memories of high school – and aren’t you a bit distrustful of those who do? Although some may yearn to return to their youth after reaching a certain age, not too many of us would choose to revisit high school, even if given the chance. To be young again is one thing, but to be a teenager? Most of us remember that as being awkward, uncomfortable and at times, needlessly cruel.
We view celebrities as being different from us, as though they must’ve somehow transcended the typical high school experience. They live seemingly charmed lives and it can be difficult to imagine a time when they did not. However, celebrities really are just people and as such, have also had to wade through the treacherous waters of adolescence.
These yearbook photos prove that there was a time when all of these stars were just like the rest of us. They too, had to fight their way through their teens and come out the other side. Some of them look very much today just as they did when these photos were taken, while others are virtually unrecognizable. Take this quiz and find out Can You Match The Celebrity To Their Yearbook Photo?
Do you recognize this actress?
This actress was born in Scottsdale, Arizona in 1988. She attended an all girl Catholic High School, Xavier College Preparatory, but dropped out as a freshman to pursue an acting career. Apparently, she made a PowerPoint presentation – entitled “Project Hollywood” – in order to convince her parents to let her move to Los Angeles. Perhaps it was her choice of backing music, Madonna’s “Hollywood”, but she and her mother relocated in 2004. She is currently the highest paid actress in Hollywood.
Who is this?
Known for constantly reinventing herself, this entertainer was born in Bay City, Michigan. She dropped out of the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance in 1978 and made the decision to move to New York City. "It was the first time I'd ever taken a plane, the first time I'd ever gotten a taxi cab. I came here with $35 in my pocket. It was the bravest thing I'd ever done,” she has said of the experience.
Does this actor look familiar?
Born in 1937 in Neptune City, New Jersey, this actor has been nominated for an Oscar more times than any other in the history of the Academy Awards. He is one of only two actors to have been nominated in every decade from the 1960s through the early 2000s. Despite moving to Hollywood at seventeen, this actor didn’t get his big break until he was in his early thirties. It’s difficult to believe that he almost wound up working behind the camera instead.
Who is she?
The career of this dancer, actress, singer and songwriter began with the girl group she formed as a teenager. She was born in Huston, Texas. Following the great success of her group, she struck out on her own and went on to become one of the best-selling and most famous solo performers in the world. She is the second most honored female artist by the Grammys, but she is the most-awarded artist in the entire history of the Video Music Awards.
Do you know who this is?
This actress was born in 1969 in Katy, Texas. It was high school drama club that really peaked her interest in acting, which continued when she took it as an elective in college. Knowing how difficult it would be to break into acting in Hollywood, she chose to attempt to land some roles in Texas first. Her film debut was an uncredited appearance in Dazed and Confused. Following that, she had roles in several much beloved films before her breakthrough performance just three years later.
Who is this?
Despite being nominated for a Grammy seventeen times, this artist has yet to win. He was born in Long Beach, California in 1971. His rap career took off when he was only twenty-one years old. He has also had numerous appearances in both television and film - he even directed a porno! Aside from that, this entertainer was inducted into the celebrity wing of the WWE Hall of Fame. In 2012, he released a reggae album under a different alias.
Can you tell which actress this is?
Let's be honest: this actress, born in 1990 in Indian Hills, Kentucky, looks almost exactly the same now as she did in this photo. She is an Academy Award winning performer, who has portrayed, not one, but two incredibly iconic characters in two different film franchises. Only very recently did Emma Stone dethrone her as the highest paid actress in Hollywood. Despite having wealth beyond her years, this performer has remained down to earth, even establishing her own foundation, through which she gives aid to numerous charitable organizations.
Do you know his name?
This actor was born on a Friday the 13th in Brooklyn, New York. As a child, he was not only hit by a car, but also by a bus – separate instances! Despite the fact that he is a beloved actor, his characters have a tendency to die. Unlike most actors, who fix their teeth before even beginning the audition process, this performer has chosen to keep his trademark chompers just the way they are, because they make him who is.
Do you know what his name is?
Controversial from the moment he first appeared on the scene, this performer was born in 1972 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Family and friends have described him as a happy child, despite the fact that he kept to himself and was bullied a fair amount. Although it is difficult to imagine him in any career other than the one that he wound up in, his love of storytelling and comics led to aspirations of becoming a comic book artist, before he found his true calling.
Do you recognize this actor?
This native of Palo Alto, California was born in 1978. His teens were tumultuous, to say the least, leading to him briefly becoming a ward of the state. Luckily, he managed to turn his life around just in time. His big break came in 1999 in the form of a much beloved television show - which launched the careers of several other well-known actors as well. He and his costars from that series have continued to work together ever since.
Do you know who this is?
Speaking of thespians who made their name in television, this actor was born in Newton, Massachusetts in 1967. Interestingly, he graduated high school with comedian Louis CK in 1985. His career-defining role came in 1994 in the form of a certain series that you have probably heard of. When that ended, he moved on to a spinoff that centered on his character from the show. He has also portrayed a fictional version of himself and even hosted a motoring show.
Who is this?
This actor, born in Los Angeles, California in 1986, has certainly had a less than storybook Hollywood journey. He started performing stand-up when he was just ten years old. Apparently, his initial motivation for becoming an actor was his family’s lack of finances and his big break began with a Disney Channel show. He has since worked as an actor, a filmmaker and a performance artist, but unfortunately just can't seem to stay out of trouble with the law.
Does this guy look familiar?
There are few performers that are as revered as they are reviled, but this guy happens to be one of them. He was born in 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia, but was raised in Chicago, Illinois. He briefly attended art school before trying his hand at producing. Although his albums have been universally praised, he does have a tendency to go off script at award shows. Having won twenty-one Grammys, he is one of the most awarded artists of all time.
Who is she?
If you dig into the recesses of your mind, you may recognize this actress from one of the worst episodes of Smallville. However, she was also in a great installment of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She was born in 1972 in Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. Originally, she had aspirations of becoming a ballerina, but later realized that ballet was “too disciplined and too restrained”. She obviously made the right choice, as she is now one of the most well respected young actresses in Hollywood.
Do you know his name?
Born in Grays, Essex, England, this entertainer began his career as a stand-up comedian and MTV video journalist – a job he was subsequently fired from. Throughout his teens and early twenties, he struggled with addiction, but has been in recovery since 2002. His big acting break came in 2008 and brought him much more recognition in the States. The last couple of years have been spent largely out of the spotlight, and with his partner and their young daughter.
Can you tell who this is?
While we’re on the subject of substance abuse, this actor was born in 1965 in Manhattan, New York. He had completely lost his once promising acting career due to the disease of addiction and it seemed as though the story would end there. Thankfully, his real story had only just begun. He cleaned up his act and has gone on to become one of the most famous and high paid actors of all time, these days most well known for portraying a character with whom he shares a great many similarities.
Does this actor look familiar?
Ten years ago, no one would’ve believed that this guy would become one of the most well respected and beloved actors in Hollywood. He was born in Uvalde. Although once known for a string of mediocre romantic comedies, he is now an award-winning actor in both film and television. He has shown incredible range, having an aptitude for both comedy and drama. Interestingly, before he set his sights on acting, he actually planned on attending law school. “Alright, alright, alright”.
Can you tell who this is?
You might be surprised to learn that this actress’s idol is actually Martha Stewart. She was born in Los Angeles, California in 1987. Her first real experience with performing came from being taken to her parents’ acting classes as a child. She is most well known for her longtime TV role, but she has been in plenty of films as well. This actress played the love interest in one of the worst superhero movies of all time. To be fair, she was one of the better parts of it.
Who is this?
This performer was born in Wichita, Kansas. She has been an actor, a comedian and even a spokesperson. Although, she has become known for many things – including speaking out on being a scientologist – she remains most well known for her award-winning role in a television show, which aired primarily in the ‘80s. Before becoming an actress, she appeared as a contestant on both Match Game PM and Password Plus. There is also an action figure with her likeness floating around.
Do you recognize the actor in this photo?
Speaking of actors with action figures made in their image, this guy – who has starred in more than one much beloved film franchise – could no doubt fill a room with them. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. His acting career took quite a while to take off, during which time he worked as a carpenter and a stagehand for The Doors. It may have taken him some time to become a star, but having played two incredibly iconic roles, there is little chance of him ever being forgotten.
Which actor is this?
This actor is one of four brothers, all of whom went on to have successful acting careers. He was born in Amityville, New York. Not that anyone really mentions this, but he also has two sisters. Through their father, they are actually all directly descended from a passenger on the Mayflower. This actors’ career has kind of come full circle. He began in television, but following that, became a prolific film actor. However, in recent years, he has once again become well known for his work on TV.
Can you tell who this is?
Despite her work as an actress, television personality, fashion designer and solo artist, this performer will probably always be remembered as the front woman from a popular ‘90s band. She was born in 1969 in Fullerton, California. In 2000, she was named “The Queen of Confessional Pop” by Rolling Stone magazine. Aside from fronting the band that made her a star, she has a body of solo work, her own clothing line and even joined The Voice as a coach.
Do you recognize this actress?
This performer was born in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1975. Before becoming an actress, she actually earned her BS in kinesiology. Around the same time, she also won the title of Miss Corpus Christi USA. She later earned her Masters in Chicano Studies. Although this actress has a fairly extensive resume in both film and television, she is best known for her work on a certain TV show. She was also a restaurateur and has written a cookbook as well.
Do you recognize this musician?
This musician’s untimely death left the world completely stunned. He was born in Aberdeen, Washington in 1967. Despite the fact that he was uncomfortable with the levels of fame that he achieved, he still wound up becoming the voice of a generation. Unfortunately, he struggled with both addiction and mental illness, and this was a battle that he did not win. In 2014, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with his living band mates.
Do you know who this is?
Known for wearing a great many hats – figuratively – this actress, talk show host, media proprietor and philanthropist has become one of the most famous and influential women in the world. She was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi in 1954. Interestingly, the name that everyone knows her by is actually a mispronunciation of the name on her birth certificate. She was named for a biblical figure in the “Book of Ruth”, although by this point, her own name has become far better known around the world.
Does this musician look familiar?
Born in Melbourne, Florida, this artist’s childhood was that of a military brat. He loved to read and much of his early influences came from poets and philosophers. Before forming a band, he finished his undergrad degree at UCLA’s film school. Despite his band’s success, he became increasingly dependent on drugs and alcohol. This not only made his behavior increasingly erratic, but most likely led to his death. However, as an autopsy was never performed, no one knows for sure.
Can you tell who this is?
Born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1970, this actress was named for the Indian goddess of light and beauty - she was raised Buddhist. Although she was gangly and awkward as an adolescent, this incredibly tall and talented actress soon became a Hollywood sex symbol. She began modeling at 15 and her movie debut came in 1988, a year in which she appeared in four films. Years later, she became the muse of a certain director. There is even a song named after her.
Which actor is this?
This performer comes from a family of actors. His father, mother and brother have all been prominent in show business at some point. He was born in 1949 in Los Angeles, California. After graduating from high school, he served in the United States Coast Guard Reserve for seven years. He began acting when he was only two years old, but his breakthrough performance came in a 1971 film. This role earned him an Oscar nomination. He is also a musician.
Do you recognize this actor?
This actor, born in 1965 in New York, New York, was classmates with Robert Downey Jr. in high school. Although he was known as a film star for the majority of his career, in recent years he became better known for his role on a popular TV show. His controversial behavior has been well publicized and his roast on Comedy Central remains the highest rated one that the network has done. Interestingly, he actually launched a clothing line for children.
Do you recognize this performer?
This artist was born in 1969 in Canton, Ohio. He began his music career in the early ‘90s and ever since, this controversial figure has been blamed for illicit teen behavior. His band’s breakthrough song was a Eurythmics cover, but it was his image and onstage antics that long kept him in the public eye. Aside from his music, this performer has appeared in both movies and television, including the David Lynch film, Lost Highway. He is also a painter.
Can you tell which actress this is?
She has played a spy in a much beloved TV show, as well as a character in one of the most reviled comic book movies of all time. Born in Huston, Texas in 1972, this actress has joked that her upbringing was “practically Amish”. She played saxophone in her high school marching band. Although she was originally a chemistry major in college, she later switched to theater. The creator of the show that made her famous actually wrote the part with her in mind.
Do you know her name?
This model/actress was born in Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada. She originally rose to fame as the Playboy Playmate of the Month and she has graced the magazine’s cover more than any other model. This led to a fairly extensive resume in television and film, although she is better known for the former. She is also an avid animal rights activist. This entertainer is a vegan, as well as a member of PETA, and received the first Linda McCartney Memorial Award for animal rights protectors.
Does this actress look familiar?
Known for her roles on not one, but two much beloved television shows, this actress was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1967. She has also had a successful film career, written both a novel and a memoir, and even performed on Broadway. Before setting her sights on acting, she rode horses competitively. She wanted to be a jockey, but was too tall. During the Teen Choice Awards, she gave the advice, “ Be nice to your parents, be nice to yourself, and never ever cut your own bangs”.
Who is this?
There was no one quite like this innovative singer, songwriter, dancer, musician, actor and producer. He was best known by this name, but it wasn't the only one that he went by throughout the course of his incredible career - he changed his name over a dispute with the studio. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1958. The Los Angeles Times once called him, “ our first post-everything pop star, defying easy categories of race, genre and commercial appeal”.
Do you recognize this face?
Although this performer is an actor, producer, writer and director, he remains best known for his stand-up work. He was born in Washington, D.C. in 1967. After graduating high school, he worked as a mechanic, a video store clerk and a cook, but it was his job at a public access cable station in Boston that truly gave him the tools that he would later need to make his own shows. This entertainer has said, “Learning is my favorite thing”.