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Geek to Chic: Stars' Embarrassing School Photos

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Dec 02, 2015 8:43 PM
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Krysten Ritter

The Marvel's Jessica Jones actress jokes on Twitter, "It gets better kiddies!"


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Amber Rose

The model calls herself an "ugly duckling" in this #TBT pic, but we think she was adorable!


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Adam Levine

Who knew that this cute, young boy would one day become the Sexiest Man Alive?!


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Prince

The legendary musician sported a sizeable afro in his school days.


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Maggie Gyllenhaal

The Dark Knight actress sported a full mouth of metal back in the day.


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JC Chasez

The former 'N Sync member had grown into a dapper, multi-talented performer.


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Kelly Clarkson

Before she won American Idol, the "Stronger" singer was just a normal girl from Texas.


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Jimmy Kimmel

The late-night host would probably crack a joke about this hairstyle from his yearbook pic.


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Jay-Z

That shy, little kid from Brooklyn is now a confident, music mogul. 


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Jerry Seinfeld

The Curb Your Enthusiasm star rocked really long locks in high school.


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John Legend

The "All of Me" singer transformed from a cute kid into a debonair Grammy-winning musician.


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Mariah Carey

The "Fantasy" singer wasn't always the superstar diva that she is now.


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Eminem

The Detroit rapper has toughened up his image since high school.


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Joe Manganiello

The hunky True Blood actor has certainly come a long way since the days of mini-mullets and oversize glasses.


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Kate Moss

The iconic supermodel is nearly unrecognizable now since ditching her frizzy auburn hair and feathery bangs.


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George Clooney

Whoa! Even one of the sexiest men alive had a mullet in high school.


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Judy Greer

The 27 Dresses actress has transformed herself into a movie star since she rocked large, round glasses and a super-short chop.


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Amy Poehler

The Parks and Recreation funnylady rocked some majorly voluminous hair in this vintage yearbook photo.


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Jon Stewart

The comedian almost looks exactly the same in his old yearbook pic—minus the long haircut. 


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John Mayer

The "Your Body is a Wonderland" crooner has grown into a sexy, ladies man since this innocent yearbook photo was taken.


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Kirstie Alley

The Cheers actress sported an unflattering super-short hairstyle in her younger days. 


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Henry Cavill

The sexy Man of Steel star has definitely gotten back at the haters who used to call him "Fat Cavill" as a child.


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Gwyneth Paltrow

Although she looks adorable, the Iron Man star probably doesn't miss the days of blunt bobs, blue eyeshadow and old lady dresses.


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Jake Gyllenhaal

Back in the day, the Prisoners hottie was still adorable in his thick, black glasses.


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