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Celebs' Awkward Childhood #PuberMe Photos

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Oct 02, 2017 3:39 AM
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Lance Bass and NSYNC

On Oct. 1, 2017, the boybander wrote, "22 years ago today I met these jackasses. My life would never be the same. Happy #NsyncDay #PuberMe #PuertoRicoRelief."


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Backstreet Boys

The boys in the BSB postes this old-school snap with the caption, "Remember home video? #PuberMe #PuertoRicoRelief."


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Reese Witherspoon

On The Late Show With Stephen Colbert in September 2017, Nick Kroll dared Stephen Colbert to share an awkward photo of himself with the hashtags #PuberMe" and #PuertoRicorelief to raise awareness and money for the people of Puerto Rico, which was devastated by Hurricane Maria. Many celebrities also heeded the call.

"Here you go @nickkroll... giant glasses, awkward hands, feeling 14! All for a good cause. God Bless Puerto Rico. #PuberMe #PuertoRicoRelief," the actress wrote on Instagram.


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Conan O'Brien

"Hey @nickkroll and @StephenAtHome, this photo was taken the day I replaced David Letterman. #PuberMe #PuertoRicoRelief," he tweeted.


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Lena Headey

It's Game of Thrones' Cersei Lannister!


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Nick Kroll

"I hadn't hit puberty yet which is why I guess I was dressed as a tiny mobster in a failed attempt to look tough?" Kroll wrote.


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Stephen Colbert

The late-night host was dressing far beyond his years. 


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Lin-Manuel Miranda

"I've been waiting all my life for this call," the Hamilton creator told Colbert and Kroll. 


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Busy Philipps

"I have no idea why this was a look, but it really was," the actress described this shot. 


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Ryan Seacrest

"Found this in the Connie Seacrest archives under 'awkward phase,'" the American Idol host wrote on Twitter. 


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Kristin Chenoweth

This teenager grew up to become the star of the stage. 


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James Corden

In the words of Stephen Colbert, "Back then, he couldn't Carpool Karaoke without a licensed driver accompanying him."


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Emmy Rossum

There's no shame in this adorable snap of the teen star. Fashionistas, take note of that car purse. 


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Kumail Nanjiani

"[In] my defense, I knew [I] looked horrible," the Big Sick star poked fun at himself. 


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John Oliver

"Hey, @StephenAtHome, for your #PuberMe #PuertoRicoRelief effort, I give you...the nuclear option...," the Last Night host captioned this shot.


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America Ferrera

The Superstore star shared a throwback shot of her 17-year-old self in Gotta Kick It Up. 


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Jimmy Fallon

"Here's a photo of me from earlier today," the Tonight Show host quipped. 


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Fred Armisen & Billy Eichner

The Difficult People stars were more young and awkward. 


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Samantha Bee

"This photo brought to you by Sun-In ™ and my grandma's Liz Claiborne separates," the Full Frontal host captioned this shot. 


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Sarah Silverman

The teenage star hit this look right out of the park. 


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Conan O'Brien

"This photo was taken the day I replaced David Letterman," the late-night host joked. 


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Judd Apatow

The comedian was certainly smiling for this snap. 


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Al Yankovic

No words will quite do this shot justice. 


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Josh Gad

The Frozen star shared a snap from his "sexy awkward middle school phase."


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