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“First Instagram Post”: 40 Rare Celebrity Photos Taken Many Years Ago
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The early 2000s were a glorious mix of chunky highlights, low-rise jeans, and unfiltered charm. And the celebs we now see on red carpets were just beginning to figure it all out: awkward phases, goofy poses, and all.
Today, we’ve rounded up throwback photos straight from celebrities’ own Instagram pages. Some are downright adorable, others delightfully awkward, but all are totally unforgettable. Whether you’re a pop culture fanatic or a casual scroller, these photos will give you a new perspective on how much (or how little) some stars have changed.
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#1
Barack Obama 2012
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#3
Kevin Costner 2013: "Our First Instagram On Our New Page Has To Be A #tbt From Circa 2006 Jamming While Filming Mr Brooks"
#6
Dolly Parton 2015: "Well Hello Everybody. I Thought I Would Kick This Off With A Bang, So I Brought Some Friends To Help Out"
#7
Selena Gomez With Her Fans 2013: "Nashville. I Needed Tonight. Thank Uou"
#9
Serena Williams 2011: "Up Up And Away"
#10
Zac Efron 2012: "Hey Guys. Just Met One Of My Favorite New Actors - Rebel Wilson"
#11
Anne Hathaway 2015: "Dear @givenchyofficial, Your Stunning Reinterpretation Of "The Hat" Is Both Revolutionary And Awe Inspiring. And So Roomy! I Shall Wear Mine With Pride"
#16
Britney Spears 2013: "Say Good Morning To My New Baby People"
#17
Shakira 2012: "Getting Ready For The Show, See You In A Bit"
#23
David Dobrik 2013: "David Dobrik The Dog Rider"
#24
Vanessa Hudgens 2012: "Oh. Hello. Officially On Instagram"
#25
Cristiano Ronaldo 2013: "Enjoying The Vacations"
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Kaitlin Olson 2014: "He's Wearing My Mustache"
#28
Ian Somerhalder 2013: "Signing Signing. Valentine's Day One Week Away-Last Chance To Get A Signed Valentine's Day Card From Me"
#29
Rob Lowe 2012: "Gotta Get The Monkey Off My Back"
#38
Viola Davis 2015: "The Privilege Of A Lifetime Is Becoming Who You Are. Thank You For Making This Birthday The Best One Yet. Here's To More Life"
#40
Seth Rogen 2013: "I Thought My First Instagram Should Be Done At Instagram With The Inventor Of Instagram"
#45
Kendall Jenner 2015: "Baby's"
#46
Justin Bieber With Selena Gomez 2011: "Happy Bday Baby"
Michelle Zook 1 year ago
THE GOOD OLD DAYS. BEFORE ALL THE PEOPLE IN HIS CIRCLE FAILED HIM MISERABLY INCLUDING HIS PARENTS! I THINK HE HAS A BEAUTIFUL SOUL AND WAS LED ASTRAY BY GREEDY OPORTUNISTS.
#47
Billie Eilish 2017
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Gabrielle Union-Wade 2012: "Finally. Tis True. I've Joined Instagram. All The Others Are Fakes"
#51
Angela Bassett 2015: "Hey Everybody, You Good? My Glam Team Will Be So Happy To Know I Finally Have An Instagram Account"
#52
Kevin Bacon 2013: "My Nephew Randomly Walking Down The Street And Someone Hands Him The Poe Mask From The Following"
#53
Kylie Jenner And Kendall Jenner 2012
#55
Oprah 2012: "Me And Friends"
#56
Kevin Hart 2011: "I'm Getting Money"
#61
Kim Kardashian 2012: "BF Time"
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What do you think ?
Lavern Defazio 1 year ago
Is it bad that the only people I admire in this whole line up is Obama and Dolly Parton? The others, just a blip in time
Lavern Defazio 1 year ago
Is it bad that the only people I admire in this whole line up is Obama and Dolly Parton? The others, just a blip in time
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