Itโs been years since celebrities abandoned the #ThrowbackThursday hashtag on Instagram, but that hasnโt stopped them from sharing adorable and hilarious childhood throwbacks.
From primary school photos to snaps from their awkward teen years, Home And Away alums and Bachelor heartthrobs have posted plenty of old-school snaps online.
While theyโre unrecognisable in most of them, these pics prove even our favourite stars were just like us once upon a time โ braces and all!
From the geeky to the gorgeous, from chubby babies to gangly youths โ check out the best of celebrity throwbacks and test your celeb knowledge to see if you can recognise these stars from back when they were unknown.
Keep scrolling for all our favourite celebrity throwback photos.

Lara Worthington
Lara Worthington shared this throwback snap on Instagram, labelling herself a โwater baby alwayssss.โ

Jennifer Aniston
Having recently celebrated her 56th birthday, Jennifer shared the ultimate throwback to her Instagram.
โThank you for all the beautiful birthday wishes! This kid is feeling very grateful and very loved.โ

Ryan Fitzgerald (Fitzy)
A throwback photo of the three celebs was shared to the fitzywippakate Instagram with the caption, โHappy first day back at school!!! Check out these cuties.โ
โAnd to all those starting Kindy today we are thinking of you โ you got this! ๐๐โ

Michael Wipfli (Wippa)
The same post had a throwback of Wippa on his bicycle.

Matty J
The Bachelor star Matty J looks completely different in this throwback picture from his high school days!

Sam Mac
Sam Mac posted to his Instagram for his birthday sharing a the cutest picture of himself as a child.
He captioned the post, โTHANKS for the Birthday love today my friends ๐ Do you ever look at photos of yourself as a child & wonder what was going through your mind at the time? Iโm sure I had many questions โฆ
โWhy am I such a heartthrob?โ โWill I ever grow into these ears?โ & โUmm, whatโs with the sailors bucket hat Loretta?โ Just to name a few ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธโ

Reese Witherspoon
Definitely a little cutie, Reese Witherspoon shared to her Instagram that she was clearly destined for a career in film.
โNot to brag or anything, but Iโm pretty sure I started #FemaleFilmmakerFriday ๐นโ

Deborah Hutton
Former model, television presenter and magazine editor, Deborah Hutton shared this great throwback pic from her teenage years.
โI obviously learnt how to crash tackle the silly season at a very young age.โ

Megan Gale
Australian supermodel Megan Gale recently shared a collection of photos from her adolescence to Instagram, speaking about her shy and quiet personality.
โI think back to myself between the ages of 13 and 16. Whilst I was reasonably well liked amongst my peers and had the odd boyfriend, I was also very shy at times, incredibly self conscious and lacked confidence,โ the 48-year-old wrote.

Jelena Dokic & Kim Clijsters
โExactly,25 years ago two 15 year olds won @rolandgarros Junior Doubles title at the French Open. Such a nice memory with the lovely and amazing @clijsterskim . Thank you Kim.โค๏ธ๐ฅฐ,โ Australian tennis iconic Jelena Dokic shared on Instagram,

Sarah Harris
Live on air, The Project host Sarah Harris showcased a throwback photo of her back in her clubbing days!
Harris reminisced about her youth, and told audiences, โI would dance all night.โ

Osher Gunsberg
We love an Osher Gunsberg throwback! And he blessed us with this โflashback to 2003โ while on the Billabong circuit Pro Tahiti.
โIโd never seen a wave like #teahupoo, a subway tunnel-sized tube containing hundreds of tonnes of water travelling at frightening speeds in from the pacific, and breaking over an ancient, shallow, razor-sharp reef,โ he said in his caption about the adventure.

Julia Morris
Julia looks completely unrecognisable in her latest throwback! The television icon took to Instagram to share a snap of her playing the flute at band camp, writing:
โThere was this one timeโฆ at band campโฆ that I wrote the song โPlease Give Me the Logieโ in the key of h flat. Would love your vote in this years TV Week Logies,โ she wrote.
The Iโm A Celebrity host was nominated for the 2023 TV WEEK Gold Logie.

Julia Morris
โRocking an earlier egg challengeโฆโ Iโm A Celebโs Julia Morris uploaded a cute throwback pic of herself in her younger years and it is egg-cellent to say the least!

Julia Morris
Aussie comedienne, Julia Morris, has shared this adorable throwback to her playground and pigtail days.

Julia Morris
โSo there was this one timeโฆ #ThrowbackThursday #rustyhue jx what do you mean itโs not Thursday?,โ hilarious host Julia Morris wrote alongside a retro shot of her with a flute.

Carrie Bickmore
Carrie Bickmore shared this incredible throwback from her school formal on The Project. Talking about her dateโs reaction to her velvet frock, the blonde beauty said, โWhen he rocked up he said to me, โI think my grandmaโs couch is made out of that material.'โ

Carrie Bickmore
โOh God, Iโm still rocking the same moves! Thatโ a bit disturbing,โ the mother-of-two laughed when a caparison pic flashed across the screen.
Watch the hilarious moment play out in the next slide!

Jasmine Stefanovic
Jasmine Stefanovic, is that you? A friend of the ex-model shared this throwback to their days in the fashion industry together, but fans couldnโt look away from theirโฆ questionable makeup choices.
โFashion week 14 years ago where has that time gone?โ the pal captioned this pic, with Jasmine replying: โHow good are our eyebrows?โ No comment!

Jules Sebastian
Jules Sebastian shared this delightful throwback photo of herself as a little girl, complete with pigtails tied in matching bows.
She captioned the snap: โWhat would your younger self say to your current self? This little girl would say to meโฆ Your superpower ends up being your ability to remain yourself through every stage-so donโt change a thing!โ

Georgie Parker
Home and Awayโs Georgie Parker was feeling sentimental for simpler times in the early 2000s when she shared this iconic noughties look featuring a mesh tank over a black singlet, a hip-hugging skirt, and blue eyeshadow.
The picture was snapped at The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television awards, and in her caption, she shared a cute detail about the moment captured on flash.
โWhat a flashback @aacta. 20 years ago. I remember feeling great in this skirt, eating a lot of chocolate with my husband and generally having a brilliant night ๐ท๐ซ๐ซ,โ she wrote.

Georgie Parker
Roo was quite the cutie! Home and Away star Georgie has also delighted fans with this childhood throwback snap of herself to mark her 57th birthday.

Sylvia Jeffreys
With a smile like that, itโs no wonder Sylvia Jeffreys would grow up to light up our screens. The Channel Nine presenter shared this throwback picture, and she pulled attention to her gorgeous accessory by sharing in her caption, โslap on a satin headband and party hard.โ
The throwback from her childhood caught her Today Extra co-host David Campbellโs eye, so he gleefully commented, โThis little face.โ

Rickie Lee Coulter
Ricki-Lee Coulter shared this adorable school photo, and while we think she looked perfect, the singer pointed out that her hair was an at-home DIY haircut. In her caption, she made a self-deprecating joke about bringing back the boyish hairstyle.
โDid anyone else used to give themselves haircuts as a kid?! ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ This was my finest little boys cut! If it wasnโt for the frilly collar & the headband, you would seriously think I was a boy! Maybe Iโll have to try this haircut out again as an adult one dayโฆNOT! ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ,โ the Australian Idol alum wrote.

Hamish Blake
It looks like Hamish Blake has always had a passion for cakes! Taking to Instagram with his adorable throwback from 1988, the TV host and dad called his 5th birthday a โpossible cake making genesis moment.โ
He wrote: โMum just found this pic of my 5th birthday cake: cricketers playing a fielder-less game on a giant 5. Whilst it would be easy to nit pick here and say there should be some green coconut for grass, and some small fireworks on the edge could give it a real BBL feel, I distinctly remember loving this cake so much. It blew my mind that my loves of cricket, chocolate and my new age could be combined.โ

Dannii and Kylie Minogue
Giving fans a little Easter treat was Dannii Minogue, who shared a previously unseen photo of herself with sister Kylie when they were kids.
โThis pic is me and @KylieMinogue cooking up a storm at our Nainโs house when we were little. What will you be whipping up for Easter this year and will your little ones be giving you a hand in the kitchen?โ she wrote.

Dannii Minogue
In a message to all the kids, mums and dads starting the first day of school, Dannii Minogue shared a sweet photo of her own first day at school. What a cutie!

Tiff Hall
Personal trainer Tiffiny Hall posted this old photo of herself in high school, sharing the one piece of advice sheโd give her teenage self.
โI was so passionate in school and had such incredible support from my teachers. I didnโt realise at the time how important that was, but I feel so grateful now for where it has got me in life. If I could give my teen self one piece of advice? Itโd be to enjoy the journey and not worry so much about the future. Live in the moment, back yourself, and trust that kindness, hard work, positivity and passion are the key to success.โ
We love that message!

Alex Nation
Before she became a fan favourite on The Bachelor, Alex Nation was a mum-to-be. The reality star shared this snap from her pregnancy with son Elijah. โHere I am, 18, a brace face, pregnant, nervous, a little unsure, excited, scared (petrified) but empowered. I just want to say to ALL the mums out there, we rock. We are tired (96.5% of the time) and very rarely do we get to sit on the toilet in peace, but we absolutely rock!!!โ

Rebecca Gibney
Once a beauty, always a beauty! Rebecca Gibney proves that aging is optional with this โ80s flashback that takes aim at her choice of hairdo. โLetโs not talk about the permโฆโ she wrote.

Hugh Jackman
Australiaโs own Hugh Jackman has shared this incredible flashback to his university days with a reminiscent post on Instagram. Wishing this generationโs graduates his best, the star wrote: โCongrats To The Graduating Class Of 2016!โ

Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman embraces the warmer months by sharing this shirtless pic (L) โSummer Lovin in the mid-80s. #throwbackthurday,โ he captioned it.

Hugh Jackman
While he was dashing in the eighties, he was even cuter in the seventies! โCirca 1970 me and Sooty.โ Who would have thought that cherubic blond boy would grow up to be Wolverine!

Hugh Jackman and Deborrah-Lee Furness
โOnce upon a time โฆ.โ Hugh Jackman uploaded this delightful shot with his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness from back in the day. What fresh-faced cuties!

Nigella Lawson
Nigella Lawson shared this snap from decades ago. She hasnโt changed!

David Campbell
David Campbell during his musical theatre days.

Laura Byrne
This is just too good to be true! Bachelor star Laura Byrne shared this throw back picture on her Instagram account alongside the caption: โThey say that โhistory repeats itselfโ. Dear God I hope not.โ We still think she looks adorable!

Sam Wood
The Bachelor star and fitness guru Sam Wood is completely unrecognisable in this throwback he shared on social media. Calling himself a โskinny kidโ the now-buff dad took the opportunity to explain how would feel self-conscious because of his slight frame. โWhen I tell people I used to be incredibly skinny and it was something I was really conscious of I donโt think they understand or believe me,โ he wrote. Sam started training to gain weight not to lose it and in doing so says heโs discovered his confidence.

Lara Worthington
Too cute! Aussie model Lara Worthington shared to Instagram this super-smiley snap of herself as a tot in preschool. Even all the years later, the the mum-of-two still has the same plump cheeks and sunny blonde locks.

Zoe Foster Blake
New mum-of-two Zoe Foster Blake has taken to Instagram with a series of throwback snaps, showing off some very cool looks. Revealing that her mother brought along the childhood memories while visiting baby Rudy, the 37-year-old had a field day sharing the photos, making sure to include some hilarious captions.

Kylie Minogue
Too cute! Kylie Minogue, the Princess of Pop, recently took to Instagram to share a precious throwback snap of a typical Minogue-family Australia Day. Can you work out whoโs who? She captioned the adorable pic, โ#family #AustraliaDayโฆ With respect to the traditional custodians of our land and #love for my #home country!!! #tbt.โ

Dannii Minogue
Dannii Minogue also decided to pull a photo from the Minogue-family album to celebrate Australia Day. With blue eyeshadow and fun side-braids to boot, we absolutely adore this flashback photo of the Aussie sweetheart!