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Celebrities - they were just like us, and these people have the photos to prove it. There is a nostalgic joy that comes from looking through old photo albums and seeing what your family was up to back in the day. Well, as the people on this list discovered their family was hanging out with some pretty spectacular talent - they just didn't know it yet.

This list is a collection of photos of people who were either in the same circle as, friends with or even dating some of the biggest stars out there before anyone even knew their name. Imagine finding out that that old familiar face you used to call 'aunt' or 'uncle' when you were a kid belonged to someone with an academy award? Scroll down below to see some photos of everyday people with some pretty famous names that are probably older than their #10YearChallenge glow-up. And don't forget to upvote your favs!

(h/t: brightside)

#1

My Mom Dated Adam Sandler In High School. Here Are Her Prom Pics

Two vintage photos featuring a young couple, evoking memories of dating before they were celebrities.

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Wynand
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They probably didn't have 50 first dates...

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    So My Mom Dated Matt Le Blanc And She Finally Found A Picture Of Them

    Couple posing in front of a Christmas tree, reflecting on dating celebrities in the past, with a cozy living room setting.

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    #3

    Just Found These Pics Of Leo With My Family... (He Dated My Aunt)

    Young man in casual wear with friends and family, smiling casually at home, reflecting moments with celebrities.

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    Luis Milian
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leo seems like he was a cool guy to hang out with..

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    #4

    Found Michelle Obama In My Uncles Yearbook

    Yearbook photo of Michelle LaVaughn Robinson with a note about friendships, highlighting a celebrity realization.

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    Wynand
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like Michelle was born classy.

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    #5

    When My Aunt Dated Jamie Foxx And We Called Him Uncle Jami

    Man with three smiling children in colorful outfits, capturing a moment of realizing a celebrity encounter too late.

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    birdhouse
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cute kids. They look like they really like him.

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    #6

    My Grandpa And The Black Dahlia (Elizabeth Short) 1945 He Dated Her And Was An Fbi Suspect

    A vintage photo of a couple, possibly realizing a connection with celebrities later, in formal attire.

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    Lizard Queen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love to hear more stories from the OP. I've read multiple books on the Black Dahlia.

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    #7

    Cousin Dated Matthew Mcconaughey In College

    Young couple posing closely at a party, man in a tie holding a drink, exemplifying a moment of dating celebrities.

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    My Aunt Knew Bradley Cooper In College, Before He Was Famous

    Two people smiling in a bar, unaware of future celebrity status, captured in a candid moment.

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    Wynand
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's definitely become better looking with age.

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    #9

    My Mom Was Childhood Friends With John Travolta And We Found A Photo Of My Nana And Him After One Of His Shows When He Did Theatre! Look At The 70s Hair...

    Two people posing in front of a collage wall, smiling. One person wears a light blue shirt, the other has curly hair.

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    Aaron Kara
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did he just come from the Bee Gees fan club?

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    #10

    So My Mom Decides To Tell Me She Dated John Legend Secretly When I Was 10???

    A smiling couple posing together, with one wearing a sporty jacket; a moment tied to celebrity recognition.

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    Wynand
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'Cause all of him loves all of her...

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    #11

    My Aunt Dated Ashton Back When He Was Young, So I Thought I’d Take This Time To Let Everybody Else Know About My Family Treasure

    Young man holding a baby on a couch, displaying a casual moment from the past with unexpected celebrity connections.

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    #12

    So My Mom Dated Woody Harrelson

    A woman smiling next to a man in a tie, enjoying a casual outdoor moment, related to celebrities.

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    #13

    My Aunt Dated Jimmy Fallon

    Young couple embracing at a formal event, capturing a moment from the past with an unknown future celebrity.

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    #14

    My Sister Used To Date Usher In High School And She Is Just Now Telling Me

    Young couple posing at a fashion show, hinting at realizing connections with celebrities later.

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    #15

    My Wife Used To Date "The Fonz" (Henry Winkler) In The Late 70's

    A woman hugging a man in a vintage setting, capturing a moment of unexpected celebrity recognition.

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    #16

    My Uncle Is Good Friends With Queen Latifah

    Two people smiling together, capturing a memorable moment with a celebrity.

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    Linda Matheny
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Queen Latifah is beautiful and multitalented!!!

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    #17

    My Friend's Parents Used To Be Friends With Drake's Parents. She Found This Picture And Realized Who The Kid Was (1989)

    A group of people sitting at a dining table, smiling, with a man holding a child on his lap.

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    Wynand
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Started from the bottom, now we're here

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    #18

    My Sister Dated Macho Man Randy Savage Back In The 90's. This Is Me With Him

    Man in a denim shirt and a child sitting together on a couch, smiling, capturing a moment of knowing a celebrity too late.

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    #19

    Back When Ariana Grande And I 'Dated' And Did Theater Together

    Two teenagers dressed as royalty, smiling at a costume event, unaware of their future celebrity status.

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    Major Houlihan Bear
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow she looks older here than today ..how is that possible ?

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    #20

    My Auntie & Tupac Used To Mess Also

    A woman smiling next to a man in a denim shirt, seated, with a framed poster on the wall behind them.

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    #21

    I Just Found Out A Friend Of Mine Went To High School With Zac Efron. He Pulled Out His Yearbook As Proof

    Yearbook with handwritten note reveals a surprise connection to a celebrity.

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    JP
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "David - ????????? see your mom in bed!" Huh? Can't figure out that word/writing.

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    #22

    Kevin Hart Went To My Bro’s Hs. Our Hs Was Actually Featured In His Laugh At My Pain Movie

    High school yearbook photo of a young person named Kevin Hart, dressed in a suit and tie, smiling.

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    #23

    My Aunt Use To Date Jay Z Tpp Smh

    Two people seated together, one wearing a hat, highlighting a moment they realized someone was a celebrity.

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    A B C
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tpp smh? Can't you write full words?

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    #24

    Turns Out My Mom Dated Josh Hartnet In High School

    Two teenagers dressed for prom, one in a tuxedo and the other in a black dress, before realizing one dated a celebrity.

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    Iván Galarraga
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see that he had the same condition as Marshall Eriksen, he couldn't be photographed with his eyes open. Glad he is cured now

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    #25

    My Mom Had A Thing With Blake Shelton A Long Time Ago While My Aunt Dated His Bass Player & She Found A Picture

    Two people hugging, with one wearing a cowboy hat, standing in front of a U.S. flag and map.

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    Wynand
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2017's sexiest man alive ¯\_(°_o)_/¯

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    #26

    Someone Found Ansel Elgort In Their Yearbook

    High school yearbook portrait of a young man in a tuxedo labeled "Drama," related to knowing celebrities too late.

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    Aaron Kara
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ansel Elgort and Taron Egerton are clearly aliens that landed recently and didn't understand how human names work...just threw a bunch of letters together, morphed similar handsome faces and infiltrated Hollywood

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    #27

    My Uncle And His Best Friend. Apparently He Was Some Famous Rapper Back In The Day

    Two young men with distinct hairstyles, one wearing a white shirt, captured in a nostalgic moment of realizing celebrity connections.

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    Anastasia W
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Havent any of you people heard of sarcasm?? good lord

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    #28

    My Best Friends Mom Went To High School With Josh Duhamel And Found This In Her Yearbook. I Think I See A Mulle

    Prom photo from the '90s with a couple, featuring a young man in a suit and a woman in a dress adorned with ruffles.

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    My Daddy Used To Date Ol Girl From Martin

    Couple posing together at an event, both smiling, possibly unaware of each other's celebrity status at the time.

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    #30

    My Mom And Aunt Were Friends With Floyd

    Two photos of people posing together, one wearing a patterned shirt and the other a sleeveless top, suggesting past celebrity connections.

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    #31

    My Grandfather Is On The Right. This Was In The Late 70s When He Was Friends With Gilligan

    Two men on a dock posing with a large fish, one wearing a hat and sunglasses; realizing they knew a celebrity.

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