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Not many of us stop to think about what our parents’ lives were like before we came along. We only know them as the responsible adults who went to work every day and forced us to do our homework and eat vegetables. But before us, they led completely different lives and looked way different, which only photos can now prove. 

A TikTok trend that has been floating around for some time encouraged kids to share this proof with others, and boy, did they deliver. Below you’ll find many photos of parents from their cool past, where they look like they might as well have been models.

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#1

Smiling woman with headscarf sharing a story and a young woman wearing a colorful hat by the water, showcasing cooler and hotter parents.

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59points
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    Side-by-side images showing a dad looking down and a young man gazing thoughtfully, highlighting kids realizing their parents are cooler.

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    Final score:
    48points
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    #3

    Two photos showing a teenage girl with her mother and a glamorous vintage portrait highlighting kids realizing their cooler parents.

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    Final score:
    47points
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    #4

    Side-by-side images of a woman reflecting on her past confidence and beauty, highlighting kids realizing parents are cooler and hotter.

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    Final score:
    47points
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    #5

    Side-by-side photos of a dad and his younger, muscular self showing cooler and hotter parents.

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    Final score:
    45points
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    #6

    Side-by-side photos showing a mom looking cool and a younger stylish woman, highlighting kids realizing their parents are cooler.

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    Final score:
    45points
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    #7

    Two photos of a stylish woman showcasing cool and attractive vibes, highlighting parents being cooler and hotter than kids.

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    Final score:
    44points
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    #8

    Side-by-side images showing a cooler and hotter dad in two different eras, highlighting parent coolness and style.

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    Final score:
    44points
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    #9

    Woman in glasses working on a craft and a confident young woman posing, showing cooler and hotter parents.

    estellayruma Report

    Final score:
    43points
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    #10

    Side-by-side photos of a woman smiling at a party and her younger self, showing kids realizing their parents are cooler and hotter.

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    Final score:
    41points
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    #11

    Smiling woman celebrating birthday with cake next to vintage portrait highlighting cooler, hotter parents realization.

    lila.lebel Report

    Final score:
    40points
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    #12

    Side-by-side photos of a father and son showcasing the cooler and hotter side of parents in kids' eyes.

    manuuroman8 Report

    Final score:
    39points
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    #13

    Man in gray Nike tracksuit standing indoors next to vintage photo of his cooler and hotter parent from the 80s or 90s.

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    Final score:
    38points
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    #14

    Side-by-side images showing a mom making a funny face and a younger photo highlighting kids realizing their parents are cooler and hotter.

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    Final score:
    37points
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    #15

    Side-by-side images of a man now and in his youth showing kids realizing their parents are cooler and hotter than them

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    Final score:
    37points
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    #16

    Older and younger photos of a woman showing kids realizing their parents are cooler and hotter than they'll ever be.

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    Final score:
    35points
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    #17

    Side-by-side portraits of a mother and daughter highlighting kids realizing their parents are cooler and hotter than them.

    audr3iaa Report

    Final score:
    33points
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    #18

    Side-by-side images of a woman now and in her younger days showing kids realizing their parents are cooler and hotter.

    iormaiwonderwal Report

    Final score:
    32points
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    #19

    Side-by-side images showing a stylish mom at the mall and a vintage photo of her younger, cooler self with friends.

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    Final score:
    31points
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    #20

    Smiling woman today and glamorous younger photo showing kids realizing their parents are cooler and hotter.

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    Final score:
    31points
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    #21

    Older man sharing stories alongside a black-and-white photo showing cooler and hotter parents from their youth.

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    Final score:
    30points
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    #22

    Side-by-side photos of a woman showing her current look and a vintage portrait, highlighting parents looking cooler and hotter.

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    Final score:
    28points
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    #23

    Side-by-side photos showing a woman smiling today and a vintage portrait of her looking cool and confident, highlighting cooler parents.

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    Final score:
    28points
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    #24

    Man in a baseball cap recalling rejecting girls when young, alongside a young man smiling, showing cooler and hotter parents realization.

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    Final score:
    27points
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    #25

    Side-by-side images showing a woman holding a box and a younger woman with dogs, highlighting cooler and hotter parents.

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    Final score:
    27points
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    #26

    Man reflecting on his dad's cooler and hotter past as a heartbreaker, with vintage photo and birthday cake.

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    Final score:
    27points
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    #27

    Dad sharing stories while son listens to music in retro outfit, highlighting kids realizing their parents were cooler and hotter.

    melliescl Report

    Final score:
    25points
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    #28

    Side-by-side photos showing a woman in glasses today and a younger, cooler version of her in the past, highlighting parents being cooler.

    beanbag040 Report

    Final score:
    23points
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    #29

    Young adults realizing their parents are cooler and hotter, featuring a mom who rejected many guys when younger.

    oxfordyee Report

    Final score:
    23points
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    #30

    Father and son at a restaurant with text about kids realizing their parents are cooler and hotter than them.

    kewin.engvall Report

    Final score:
    22points
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    #31

    Mom cooking in kitchen smiling next to a vintage photo showing kids realizing their parents were cooler and hotter.

    brialyssaaa Report

    Final score:
    20points
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    #32

    Older woman in casual colorful shirt speaking, and a younger woman in vintage outfit sitting outdoors showing cooler and hotter parents.

    underbambo0 Report

    Final score:
    19points
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    #33

    Side-by-side photos of a man now and in the 90s showing a cool and hotter look, highlighting kids realizing parents' style.

    johnnyleglocks Report

    Final score:
    18points
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    #34

    Side-by-side photos showing a dad with a playful expression and a younger version of him looking cool and confident, highlighting parents cooler and hotter than kids.

    maliatohitau Report

    Final score:
    18points
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    #35

    Smiling woman today and younger photo wearing dress, showing kids realizing their parents are cooler and hotter.

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    Final score:
    18points
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    #36

    Woman celebrating with cake and text about kids realizing their parents are cooler and hotter than them.

    danzelrafter Report

    Final score:
    15points
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    #37

    Woman showing confidence and style in a black dress, highlighting cooler and hotter parents kids admire.

    whosandrescortez Report

    Final score:
    14points
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    #38

    A man sharing a story alongside a vintage photo of a young man, showing kids realizing parents are cooler and hotter.

    flaviayactayodiaz Report

    Final score:
    14points
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    #39

    Middle-aged man sharing a story on a couch next to a vintage photo of a younger, shirtless cool and attractive dad.

    mmmjoemele Report

    Final score:
    11points
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    #40

    Side-by-side photos of a confident parent and a younger person, highlighting kids realizing their parents are cooler.

    dudex.x Report

    Final score:
    11points
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    #41

    Woman in a blue dress smiling confidently, illustrating kids realizing their parents are cooler and hotter than them.

    arielsky5 Report

    Final score:
    11points
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    #42

    Side-by-side images of a woman looking surprised and a younger woman in a yellow jacket signing a document, showing cool parents.

    adriannnoi Report

    Final score:
    8points
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    #43

    Side-by-side photos showing a dad sharing cool stories and a vintage image capturing his younger, stylish self.

    sarahjacksonjensen Report

    Final score:
    6points
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    #44

    Side-by-side images of a dad in the present and younger years, showing kids realizing their parents are cooler and hotter.

    t.j.kramer Report

    Final score:
    4points
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