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Article created by: Ilona Baliūnaitė
Every celebrity has a few iconic moments from their career that they’ll always be remembered for. But before those incredible concerts and Oscar-winning performances happened, these stars were working hard to become household names. And apparently, doing some photo shoots along the way as well.

Below, we've gathered some of the most captivating pictures from photo shoots celebrities did when they were younger that have been shared in the OldSchoolCool subreddit. These photos might not be the first ones that come to your mind when you hear these stars' names, but they’re certainly worth checking out. Keep reading to also find an interview with Portland-based photographer Becca Lueck, and enjoy taking this trip back in time!

#1

Keanu Reeves "Dracula" Promotional Photoshoot (1992)

Black and white photo of a celebrity in a tuxedo posing beside a ladder and studio light, vintage celebrity photos back in the day.

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    Princess Diana, Last Photoshoot By Mario Testino For Vanity Fair, 1997

    Black and white photo of a smiling celebrity reclining on a couch in a stylish outfit, capturing a captivating moment.

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    River Phoenix And Keanu Reeves In The Promotional Photoshoot For My Own Private Idaho, 1991

    Black and white photo of two young celebrities from the past, showcasing captivating photos of celebrities back in the day.

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    Pamela Anderson In 1993

    Black and white photo of a smiling young woman with long hair, part of captivating photos of celebrities back in the day.

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    #5

    Jamie Lee Curtis (1980)

    Young woman posing on a balcony in black and white, a rare captivating celebrity photo back in the day.

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    #6

    Helena Bonham Carter, 1987

    Young female celebrity in a colorful floral outfit with white flowers in her hair in a captivating back in the day photo.

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    Dolly Parton Photoshoot At Dollywood Back In 1987

    Blonde celebrity relaxing in a rustic wooden tub outdoors surrounded by autumn leaves in a captivating back in the day photo.

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    Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast At Tiffany’s Photoshoot, 1961

    Elegant celebrity back in the day wearing a black dress and wide-brim hat, leaning on a vintage wooden stool.

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    #9

    Freddie Mercury At A Photoshoot, 1979

    Freddie Mercury in leather jacket, aviator sunglasses, and cap posing confidently in a vintage celebrity photo back in the day.

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    #10

    Darth Vader Hugging Carrie Fisher, In The Legendary Princess Leia Gold Bikini, During A 1983 Rolling Stone Photoshoot

    Classic photo of celebrities back in the day featuring Star Wars characters on a beach in vintage costumes.

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    Sigourney Weaver In A 1980's Photoshoot. What An Elegant Human Being

    Black and white photo of a celebrity back in the day wearing a flowing dress with vintage cars and buildings in the background

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    Marvin Gaye In The Rain, A Shot From The Photoshoot For His 1971 Album, "What's Going On" Released 50 Years Ago This Month And Considered By Many, Including Me, To Be The Greatest Album Of All Time

    Celebrity dressed in vintage raincoat, standing outdoors by a playground slide in a rare captivating photo from back in the day.

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    #13

    Keanu Reeves Photoshoot Circa 1985

    Young celebrity sitting barefoot on a cube prop, wearing a yellow sweatshirt and shorts in a portrait studio setting.

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    #14

    Whitney Houston's First Photoshoot, 1982

    Young smiling celebrity in a plaid shirt, black and white photo capturing a captivating moment back in the day.

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    Monica Bellucci, 1991

    Young celebrity posing on a bicycle outdoors, showcasing captivating photos of celebrities back in the day.

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    Kate Bush During The Photoshoot For The Hounds Of Love Album Cover. 1985

    Young woman smiling and lying in bed with two large dogs, a candid and captivating celebrity photo back in the day.

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    #17

    14 Year Old Christian Bale. Photoshoot From Late 1980s. (@golldies Instagram)

    Black and white photo of a smiling young celebrity in casual vintage clothing capturing celebrities back in the day.

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    #18

    Clint Eastwood At A Lacoste Photoshoot In 1960

    Black and white photo of a male celebrity back in the day, posing outdoors with a jacket over his shoulder.

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    One Of The Many Photos From The "Aladdin Sane" Photoshoot (1973)

    Close-up of a celebrity with iconic red and blue face paint and bright red hair from captivating photos of celebrities back in the day.

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    #20

    The Beatles In A Photoshoot For The “Saturday Evening Post” (1964)

    Four celebrities dressed in vintage black suits and bowler hats, holding umbrellas and gloves in a classic setting.

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    A (Then) Little Known Band By The Name Of Nirvana Does A Photoshoot In A Field (Charles Peterson, 1989)

    Black and white photo of three young men in a field, representing captivating photos of celebrities back in the day.

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    #22

    Sally Field, Posing For A Photoshoot In The 70s

    Black and white photo of a female celebrity posing barefoot in a sheer blouse, showcasing captivating celebrity photos back in the day.

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    #23

    George Michael Doing A Photoshoot For His First Solo Single "Careless Whisper" In 1984

    Black and white photo of a celebrity back in the day sitting relaxed with feet on a table smoking a cigarette.

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    David Bowie's Photoshoot For His Album 'Heroes', 1977 (Happy Birthday Starman)

    Black and white photos of a male celebrity back in the day wearing a leather jacket with various poses.

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    Angelina Jolie Rare Bikini Photoshoot By Harry Langdon In 1991

    Young celebrity posing in a pink bikini top with wet hair in a classic captivating photo from back in the day.

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    #26

    Jennifer Aniston Doing Photoshoot For Friends First Season, 1994

    Young female celebrity sitting by a fountain outdoors, smiling with curly hair and wearing a patterned skirt in a candid moment.

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    #27

    Arnold Schwarzenegger Photoshoot In The 70's

    Vintage photo of a muscular celebrity flexing on the beach with a woman admiring him, a captivating celebrity moment back in the day.

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