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My how they’ve grown! Celebs can’t get enough of posting throwback pics to the days of their youth and we can’t stop marvelling at how they once looked.

My how they’ve grown! Celebs can’t get enough of posting throwback pics to the days of their youth and we can’t stop marvelling at how they once looked.

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My how they’ve grown! Celebs can’t get enough of posting throwback pics to the days of their youth on their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. And we can’t stop marvelling at how they once looked.

From the geeky to the gorgeous, from chubby babies to gangly youths – check out the best of celebrity throwbacks and test your celeb knowledge to see see if you can recognise these stars from back when they were unknown.

Kate Hudson posted this amazing flashback snap of her parents in the 80s!

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Madonna shared this amazing flashback photo. “Seems like Yesterday i was a baby on the street………..Veni Vidi Vici ??#rebelheart”

The Morning Show host, Kylie Gillies shared this amazing flashback photo of herself and co-host Larr Emdur. “The Year? 1987 What we we doing? Laz & I both on the road as TV reporters. I was still a teenager!!”

Julia Gilard posted this amazing school throwback. Who knew that young girl would go on to be the first female Prime Minister of Australia!

Wow! How much does cricketer Brett Lee’s son, Preston look like his dad at his age! Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree!

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Tom Williams shared this amazing throwback pic of him with Sarah Murdoch “Back in the Day! #TBT Country Road circa 1991 with up and coming supermodel Sarah O’Hare @tdeon7 #sarahmurdoch”

Michelle Bridges shared this amazing throwback to when she was a competitive body builder. The Biggest Loser trainer competed in Miss Figure, Miss Australia Fitness and Miss World Fitness in USA and won the Miss Oceania title.

Who’s that girl? It’s Rebecca Gibney when she was sweet 16!

We love an 80s flashback! Kylie Minogue has shared this snap with her sister Danni Minogue!

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It’s Katie Holmes! The actress posted this throwback photo, taking us back to the sixth grade! Love the curls.

Taylor Swift posted this ADORABLE flashback from when she was in high school!

Melanie Griffith recently shared this throwback snap of her with Jane Fonda and daughter Dakonta Johnson. Now that she’s all grown up, Dakota is now starring as Anastasia Steele in the raunchy blockbuster [Fifty Shades of Grey – not that her mum will be seeing it! Read more about it here.](http://www.womansday.com.au/celebrity/celebrity-headlines/2014/12/melanie-griffith-will-not-be-seeing-%E2%80%98fifty-shades-of-grey/)

Melanie Griffith recently shared this throwback snap of her with Jane Fonda and daughter Dakonta Johnson. Now that she’s all grown up, Dakota is now starring as Anastasia Steele in the raunchy blockbuster Fifty Shades of Grey – not that her mum will be seeing it! Read more about it here.

Natalie Imbruglia turned 40 this week and she posted this flashback pic to celebrate! Waht a little cutie!

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How cute is this throwback picture of Zac Efron!? Who knew he would grow up to be such a Hollywood hunk!

How adorable is this flashback picture of katie Holmes! She posted the snap to her Instagram account with the caption: “Happy #TBT My early gardening days.”

How cute is this little Batman-loving Braith Anasta! The NRL star turned 33 on January 14 and celebrated by sharing this super cute flashback snap!

Bindi Irwin recently shared this precious throwback snap from her parent’s wedding day via instagram!

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Getting into the Christmas spiritm Delta Goodrem shared this flashback of her and her brother gearing up for the festive season. She wrote: “with a penguin as a reindeer I’m guessing.”

The Fresh Prince wasn’t the only one to rock a flat-top back in the day. How adorable was Bachelor Blake Garvey as a kid?!

Happy 50th Birthday to Aussie TV personality Larry Emdur.

Cricketer Shane Warne recently shared this throwback snap of himself as a little boy!

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It’s hard to believe that this little cutie would one day grow up to be a Spice Girl, a UN Goodwill ambassador and the head of a fashion empire – yep, it’s Victoria Beckham!

Victoria has clearly been feeling nostalgic lately as she has shared a series of flashbacks snaps like this one from when she was a little ‘un.

Like mother like daughter! We think Harper Beckham is a spitting image of her mother.

Delta Goodrem aka Nine Tucker is excited to be returning to Neighbours for the show’s 30th anniversary.

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Jamie Oliver Posted this throwback snap captioned: “Hahhahaha I Just found this !!!!!!!!!!!! 🙁 By far the worst photo shoot I’ve ever done ??? It was 12 years ago for an American magazine I think ? My lord this is so bad At what point did I think this was a good idea ?? Where is the logic in a bubble bath full of fruit?…Why am I holding a peach ? What a knob I am!”

Melissa Doyle shared this adorable vintage flashback snap of her and husband John to mark the couple’s 19th wedding anniversary. She captioned it: “19 years ago today. #Love #ChildBride.”

“Back when I drove slower and wore minis. #ThrowBackThursday,” Melissa Doyle captioned this adorable pic.

Congratulations to Rugby League legend Wally Lewis and his wife Jacqueline, who celebrated 30 years of wedded yesterday! To mark to occasion, the couple’s son Lincoln shared this snap via instagram, along with these sweet words: “Dating for only 14days before Dad proposed, to 30 years later. My bro, sis and I are so lucky to have the most incredible people as our teachers & inspiration. We all say we have the world best parents and this is not gonna be any different – here’s to 30 more ya legends!”

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Hunky Hugh Jackman recently shared this throwback snap via instagram, along with the caption: “#TBT #TBTWayBack. Now you know why they called me sticks!!! Clint Newcombe, @GusWorland, Ian Drew, Me. Circa 1985.” We love it!

Jo Griggs shared this shot sent to her by photographer Linda Rosewall who shot the Aussie star 23 years ago.

These days she might be better known for her involvement in feuds amongst Justin Bieber and Orlando Bloom but once upon a time Selena was just a little chubby-cheeks!

Back before they were involved in any infamous feuds in elevators, Beyonce and Solange made one cute pair of sisters!

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Eliza Dushku of *Angel* posted this throwback of when she starred alongside Brad Pitt in a play.

Eliza Dushku of Angel posted this throwback of when she starred alongside Brad Pitt in a play.

Cara Delevingne is one model who is famed for her cheeky face-pulling skills – clearly it was an art-form that she developed from an early age!

Way back before he knew what a Scary Spice was, Eddie Murphy was just a geeky kid in a bow tie.

Who’s that dorky teen? Why it’s future *Modern Family* star Jesse Tyler Ferguson.

Who’s that dorky teen? Why it’s future Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson.

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Wow, back before they were the queens of tinsel-town, Kim Kardashian and Nicole Richie were just a couple of geeky kids!

Madonna was honing those diva dance moves – even from a young age!

Mel B and Victoria Beckham back in their Spice Girl days.

The One Direction boys are famed now for melting hearts – but Niall Horan clearly got started early – what a cutie!

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Nobody can prevent their 90s fashion past from haunting them – not even style guru Rachel Zoe!

Rashida Jones plays the good girl in *Parks and Recreation* and it looks she was quite the upright citizen as a youngster too.

Rashida Jones plays the good girl in Parks and Recreation and it looks she was quite the upright citizen as a youngster too.

Rumer Willis was quite the flower child!

Wow, Shakira looked fab as a brunette!

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How cute was mini Justin Timberlake? Swinging for a home run!

We’re loving the hairdos in this pic that Rebecca Gibney posted harking back to her days on *The Flying Doctors* with her co star – a mulleted Peter O’Brien.

We’re loving the hairdos in this pic that Rebecca Gibney posted harking back to her days on The Flying Doctors with her co star – a mulleted Peter O’Brien.

Before she was a Sk8er Boi, Avril Lavingne was a nerdy girl!

Aaaaaagh! Beyonce was such a cutie when she was a bub! Who knew she’d grow up to run the world!

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Chelsea Handler rocks out some high fashion.

Christina Aguilera before the blonde hair.

Cindy Crawford before she was a supermodel

A young Diane Keaton had a bit of a bowl cut.

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Will the real Slim Shady please stand up? Yup, this little cutie would one day grow up to be bad boy rapper Eminem.

George Clooney was quite the smooth player, even as a boy!

Recognise this future Brazilian supermodel? Yup, it’s Gisele!

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Gwen Stefani clearly always has fierce fashion sense: even as a toddler!

Future One-Directioner Harry Styles must’ve already been melting all the girls hearts with those big baby blues.

Who would’ve thought this geeky looking kid would grow up to be one of the most famous rappers on the planet? Beyonce posted this flashback pic of hubby Jay Z captioned “Bow Down” to get a bit of a laugh.

Young Katie Holmes looks remarkably similar to the grown up version….

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Kris Jenner posted this snap of her with young Kim digging into a Halloween/Birthday cake as big sister Kourtney looked on.

Lauren Conrad was clearly well-trained in how to strike a charming pose for the camera from a young age.

Lindsay Lohan all dressed up for Halloween in a Princess Jasmine costume.

Can you guess who this red-haired Aussie girl is? Yup, back before she was gracing red carpets with her glamorous style, Nicole Kidman was just the ginger-haired girl from downunder.

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Cuddles with Dad! A young Kelly Osbourne cuddles up to Ozzy

ROAR! A young Rita Ora bares her teeth for the camera.

Clearly this adorable youngster was dressed for the seaside because she knew she was headed to the Jersey Shore…yup, that’s a young Snooki!

She’s quite the looker now in her 50s and she was quite the looker as a young teen too: it’s Vanessa Williams.

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