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Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen published The Ugly Duckling in 1843, and a huge reason why the fairy tale is popular to this day is because of how relatable it is. It's a heartwarming story about personal transformation for the better, revolving around inner beauty just as much as it does around its outer counterpart.

To prove that the Ugly Duckling Syndrome is an intrinsic part of life, people are constantly sharing (check out part I of this list here) their personal before-and-after photos in the uglyduckling subreddit. Viewing these images, it's clear that you never know what time (and puberty, of course) has prepared for you. Even though these late bloomers had to wait a little longer than others to grow into their beautiful people looks fully, the body transformations seem totally worth it. Scroll down to check out their stunning from-ugly-to-pretty images and upvote your favorites!

#1

Lost 50kg (110lbs) In 18 Months After A Rugby Injury, Started Rowing For My University, Got My Msc In Mathematics

Lost 50kg (110lbs) In 18 Months After A Rugby Injury, Started Rowing For My University, Got My Msc In Mathematics

Teddyzander Report

#2

I Don't Even Look Like The Same Person Anymore. 17 To 22

I Don't Even Look Like The Same Person Anymore. 17 To 22

SkrtMcgrt Report

#3

19 To 21

19 To 21

MavrickOcean Report

#4

In 25 Months. Found A True Before Pic, Face Gains, Mission Goal Weight In 2018

In 25 Months. Found A True Before Pic, Face Gains, Mission Goal Weight In 2018

eckitis Report

#5

4 Years Between The Photos. Used To Really Dislike How I Looked But Slowly And Bit By Bit I Started To Treat Myself A Lil Nicer, Didn't Realize The Difference Till I Saw It Like This

4 Years Between The Photos. Used To Really Dislike How I Looked But Slowly And Bit By Bit I Started To Treat Myself A Lil Nicer, Didn't Realize The Difference Till I Saw It Like This

Khodg Report

#6

11-21. My Dad Used To Call Me Ugly Betty, And I Took It As A Compliment

11-21. My Dad Used To Call Me Ugly Betty, And I Took It As A Compliment

Chief-_-Queef Report

#7

13 And 30. They Used To Make Fun Of Me For Coding. Now I Get Paid For It

13 And 30. They Used To Make Fun Of Me For Coding. Now I Get Paid For It

CodeSamurai Report

#8

Grew Into My Chin... And My Ears... And Pretty Much My Whole Face (12yo Me Vs. 22yo Me)

Grew Into My Chin... And My Ears... And Pretty Much My Whole Face (12yo Me Vs. 22yo Me)

Brithoward Report

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#9

12 To 20. I Promise I Was Always A Girl

12 To 20. I Promise I Was Always A Girl

GingerSnapplez Report

#10

What 10 Years Of Makeup, Self Esteem, And Effort Can Do To 2 Ugly Twins

What 10 Years Of Makeup, Self Esteem, And Effort Can Do To 2 Ugly Twins

corgiboat1 Report

#11

Age 15 To 21

Age 15 To 21

kingqueefsalot Report

#12

They Used To Call Me "Pretty" As A Joke

They Used To Call Me "Pretty" As A Joke

jessthechipper Report

#13

17-23. No One Calls Me Bieber Anymore

17-23. No One Calls Me Bieber Anymore

mgxsonny Report

#14

I Think 16 To 21

I Think 16 To 21

allysonbettie Report

#15

From Sundaes To Runways. I Grew Up Quite A Bit From 17 To 21

From Sundaes To Runways. I Grew Up Quite A Bit From 17 To 21

jacobyflynn Report

#16

Lost The Weight But Damn I Miss That Hair

Lost The Weight But Damn I Miss That Hair

dazofsmeg Report

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#17

Today At 25, I've Lost 120 Lbs And Put On Some Muscle!

Today At 25, I've Lost 120 Lbs And Put On Some Muscle!

Captainjoe201 Report

#18

14 To 23. It’s Been An Awkward Decade For Me

14 To 23. It’s Been An Awkward Decade For Me

cocoamilky Report

#19

Early 20's To Yesterday At 30

Early 20's To Yesterday At 30

7fingersphil Report

#20

From 18 To 23. Who Knew A Jawline Would Be Hidden Under All Of That

From 18 To 23. Who Knew A Jawline Would Be Hidden Under All Of That

habaroa Report

#21

16 To 20. What A Difference 4 Years Make

16 To 20. What A Difference 4 Years Make

mrnanovideos1 Report

#22

4th Grade Me & 22 Year Old Me. The Photographer Even Made Me Push My Glasses Up Because I Liked To Wear Them On The Tip Of My Nose

4th Grade Me & 22 Year Old Me. The Photographer Even Made Me Push My Glasses Up Because I Liked To Wear Them On The Tip Of My Nose

SultrySloth Report

#23

My Friends Transition From 12 Pudge To 22 Year Old Stud (8th Grade - Postcollege)

My Friends Transition From 12 Pudge To 22 Year Old Stud (8th Grade - Postcollege)

CheatingCheetos Report

#24

When You're So Homely You're Kind Of Cute. From 9 To 24

When You're So Homely You're Kind Of Cute. From 9 To 24

EvilNeutrality Report

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#25

14 To My 19th Birthday. Grew Up A Little Bit

14 To My 19th Birthday. Grew Up A Little Bit

fakechowprodigy Report

#26

17 To 19 In 6 Seconds

17 To 19 In 6 Seconds

Imgur Report

#27

16 To 23. I Was A T-Shirt, Baggy Jeans, And Scowl Face Kind Of Girl. My Mom Saved A Lot Beautiful Clothing For Me

16 To 23. I Was A T-Shirt, Baggy Jeans, And Scowl Face Kind Of Girl. My Mom Saved A Lot Beautiful Clothing For Me

resetgo Report

#28

17 To 22. My Hair Doesn't Look Like A Bad Wig Anymore

17 To 22. My Hair Doesn't Look Like A Bad Wig Anymore

GingaNinja98 Report

#29

Twenty Years Later. Still Need The Big Glasses

Twenty Years Later. Still Need The Big Glasses

MillerTime56 Report

#30

?-14-18-26

?-14-18-26

lordofthebubbles Report

#31

From Headgear Girl With 4 Bangs To Teacher Miss Morgan. To All Former And Current Ducklings: Keep Smiling!

From Headgear Girl With 4 Bangs To Teacher Miss Morgan. To All Former And Current Ducklings: Keep Smiling!

Treklow Report

#32

I'd Like To Think The Past 9 Years Have Been Kind To Me. From 15 To 24

I'd Like To Think The Past 9 Years Have Been Kind To Me. From 15 To 24

camel33 Report

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#33

12 To 21. Weight Loss And A Set Of Braces Later, I Am Still An Insecure Person, But I Feel Much More Comfortable In My Body

12 To 21. Weight Loss And A Set Of Braces Later, I Am Still An Insecure Person, But I Feel Much More Comfortable In My Body

cosmichick Report

#34

15, Awkward And Rejected By All My Crushes To 22, Dating The Love Of My Life For 2,5 Years (And Much Happier)

15, Awkward And Rejected By All My Crushes To 22, Dating The Love Of My Life For 2,5 Years (And Much Happier)

PizzaDickOrDickPizza Report

#35

I Guess A Lot Happens In 3 And A Half Years

I Guess A Lot Happens In 3 And A Half Years

misscomputed Report

#36

15 To 21. I Was That One Kid In High School Who Still Had A Roller Backpack

15 To 21. I Was That One Kid In High School Who Still Had A Roller Backpack

lajoyaaa Report

#37

14 To 26. I Was So Proud Of That 'Moustache'

14 To 26. I Was So Proud Of That 'Moustache'

foggsville Report

#38

14 To 24

14 To 24

MrWesterberg Report

#39

14-24 My Best Friend (Left) And I (Right). Thanks Puberty

14-24 My Best Friend (Left) And I (Right). Thanks Puberty

j03ll3 Report

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#40

15 To 21 My Former Bullies Have Asked Me Out Not Even Realizing We Went To The Same School For Four Years!

15 To 21 My Former Bullies Have Asked Me Out Not Even Realizing We Went To The Same School For Four Years!

gravityandgrrace Report

#41

In Grade Two, I Looked Like A 40 Year Old Librarian With 6 Cats At Home

In Grade Two, I Looked Like A 40 Year Old Librarian With 6 Cats At Home

3rdaccountidk Report

#42

3rd Grade - Now

3rd Grade - Now

JimThorpe918 Report

#43

My Boyfriend Doesn't Even Look Like The Same Person (16 To 21)

My Boyfriend Doesn't Even Look Like The Same Person (16 To 21)

mathecatical Report

#44

14 To 21 Transformation. Indian Peter Griffin To Überdoüche

14 To 21 Transformation. Indian Peter Griffin To Überdoüche

WaffleNida Report

#45

12 Vs 19. Never Got Taller, But I Got Contacts And Lost A Bunch Of Weight

12 Vs 19. Never Got Taller, But I Got Contacts And Lost A Bunch Of Weight

pastafucker87 Report

#46

10 To 26

10 To 26

finch_worm Report

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#47

Crippling Tomboy Stage 12 To 20

Crippling Tomboy Stage 12 To 20

alexisstarr19 Report

#48

I Always Knew Deep Down I Was A Blonde (12 Vs 15 Vs 20)

I Always Knew Deep Down I Was A Blonde (12 Vs 15 Vs 20)

ilovebubbles23 Report

#49

19 To 26. Lost Weight, Figured Out A Hairstyle I Liked

19 To 26. Lost Weight, Figured Out A Hairstyle I Liked

mangodroplet Report

#50

I Didn’t Do Anything Special, But I’m Not Ugly Anymore

I Didn’t Do Anything Special, But I’m Not Ugly Anymore

Imgur Report

#51

11 To 25 - It's Always The Hair (Standard Asian Bowl Cut)

11 To 25 - It's Always The Hair (Standard Asian Bowl Cut)

pers3phone Report

#52

7ish To 25, That Hair Cut Is A Crime Against Humanity

7ish To 25, That Hair Cut Is A Crime Against Humanity

tall_pale_blonde Report

#53

Puberty Is So Kind

Puberty Is So Kind

sap27 Report

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