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Dutch graphic designer Ard Gelinck makes time travel possible. At least, for popular celebrities. Gelinck has been photoshopping famous people as if they're hanging out with their younger selves, and the side-by-side comparisons come out so cool, you can't help but wonder if some of his subjects have them framed.

Gelinck has worked on these photomontages for about 10 years now, but it doesn't look like he's running out of ideas. On the contrary. The graphic designer continues to delight his 258K Instagram followers with regular photo comparisons. Continue scrolling to check out the latest ones, and for his earlier works, fire up Bored Panda's older articles here and here.

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The graphic designer said he's always trying to challenge himself when it comes to Photoshop. "The 'Then and Now' series is quite old when you consider that me and my brother made the first image for it about 10 years ago," Gelinck told Bored Panda. "About 5 years ago, I edited pictures for a lot of Dutch celebrities and it was a success, so I then started working with foreign celebrity photos. The first one was Madonna, and she even posted my image on her own Instagram."

The Queen of Pop, however, isn't the only Gelinck subject who has publicly admired his work. Rob Lowe, Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Annie Lennox, BeeGees, Jason Priestly, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Carice van Houten, Sylvester Stallone, Robbie Williams, Michael Douglas, Ricky Gervais, and many more have also given him a shoutout. "When I think about it, the list is quite impressive," Gelinck said.

When the Photoshop wizard is composing the pictures, he's often trying to make the subject and their former self embrace one another, be it an arm on the shoulder on a hug. "[The actual pose] depends on a lot of things. I'm trying to find one where they're standing next to each other."

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The graphic designer thinks that his project has become so popular because people enjoy taking a trip down memory lane and remember the celebrities when they were young. Each of Gelinck's images is like a shot of nostalgia that brings back past moments of enjoying music chart hits, TV shows, and movies.

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Jamie Lee Curtis

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Kathy Smith
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I admire her immensely. Also, she’s a wonderful actress, and beautiful.

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Julia Roberts

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Peter Venkman (Bill Murray)

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Mark
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I feel so funky" one of the best lines ever in a film, I know it's coming and it still makes me smile :)

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Tom Hanks

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay, but this is two of his characters, not how he actually looks. I'd like to see a side by side without costuming.

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George Clooney

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wished they used his pic from his time on Rosanne! lol With his curly hair! :)

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Aragorn II Elessar
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah, the good old days when Luke preferred a blaster over a lightsaber, wanted to go to Tosche Station for power converters, and had two biological hands

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Dolly Parton

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I. LOVE. DOLLY. My daughter subscribes to her "Imagination Library" and has gotten a free book, every month since she was born! She has a heart of gold and is a true role model.

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Oskar vanZandt
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The undisputed queen of Country, in my eyes... I love her music! Unique talent.

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Mavi Hava
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dolly Parton is such an amazing lady. She loves children and has dedicated so much time and energy to charity. Plus, her amusement park Dollywood is the best! It's in Tennessee, you must go there before you die. Oh, and on a side note, Dolly Parton's family used to be really poor when she was little.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hard to tell much difference! Seriously hard to believe she is 74 yrs old. That heart of gold and sweet sassy attitude has done her well.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol. It's easy to tell the difference, one is a natural face, the other has stretched out surgically (that's the one on the right, btw). If anything has 'done her well', it's her ability to afford a lot of plastic surgery. It hasn't done her well at all though imo, her face looks bizarrely mask-like on the right.

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JessG
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The shape of her face changed quite dramatically no?

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Caroleann Mc Callion
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not so keen on her music, but she's cheeky wee imp of a woman. That's hard to resist. She also remembers where she came from, but doesn't bang on about it all the time. I don't think I've ever heard anyone doing an "Ellen" style reveal of her personality. She's comes across as a very complete person, authentic to herself without apology. For all of that, I like the woman immensely. As for her heart, it's definitely in the right place, her Imagination Library charity is such a fantastic thing. Reading is so important in many way, but fictional books (thrills, adventures, investigations ...) often aren't even on the list when it comes to the budgeting when you're poor. Getting a free book every month itself is great but, for kids especially, getting a package in the post - just for them - is exciting. Such a lovely gift.

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Teresa Groth
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

God Bless Her for ALL She has done for others, a wonderful blessing She is for us all!

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Mairlady
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Islands in the Stream, every time I hear that song, It puts a smile on my face!

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Id row
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate country music, but that woman is a national treasure.

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Boop
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She still looks so happy and pretty! I love her music so much

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Noel Bovae
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, i don't EVER remember seeing her look how she does on the left. She's looked like the image on the right for as long as i can remember. We're quickly losing a lot of good famous people; I hope she doesn't leave us any time soon.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As waterlily replied to JessG, Dolly openly admits to plastic surgery, and I believe botox and fillers and all that mess. As long as it doesn’t affect her voice, I don’t think anyone will mind. But she’s a total comedian at times, and I think she’s said all the work should keep her going for years more!! But I agree, we want her around forever!!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"It costs a lot of money to look this cheap!" One of the best human beings we could ever hope to know. Talented and kind.

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Stacey Gates
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Back in those days the big--haired stars often wore wigs. Raquel's was a wig also. Look close at the hairline.

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Debbie Ramsay Hibbert
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hardly any change here...although she does admit looking this good is expensive.

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Stacey Gates
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awful! Too much plastic surgery & not a talented practitioner. But looks aren’t everything.

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Maria Munoz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to like her until she bragged about wanting to look like a hooker and having an open marriage. Please.

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Dorothy Cloud
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She doesn't look like that in real life. The plastic surgery really shows. But, as a person, she is a beautiful person.

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Lynn Della
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like her hair better now but (aside from the blue) the softer makeup when she was younger. SO talented!

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LadyAna
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Has she really aged at all?! Looks like she's just wearing different makeup!

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Claire Armstrong
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! It's actually a bit tricky determining which is the younger one and which is the older one!

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Sandra Stewart
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful at any age. Dolly is timeless as her inner light always shines through.

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Virginia Anziani
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wigs. We may never know what her real hair looks like; she's almost always had one on in public.

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Anna Martin
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She so pretty and talented, I wish she would have opted out of the plastic surgery though and aged gracefully.

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Stephanie Hatton
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is an amazing 9 episode podcast by WNYC Studios that I highly recommend! You'll love her even more. Dolly Parton's America https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/dolly-partons-america

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3 years ago

recently i read that she produced Buffy the Vampire Slayer(tv) with Sand Dollar Entertainment

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Bettye McKee
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She had some plastic surgery that messed up her beautiful smile. She's still stunning.

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Petre Mihai Nicolae
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

F**k, she looks like a monster as the older self. Thats what too many plastic surgeries does to a person. Just age naturally.

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This shows you what lots of really good plastic surgery can do.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I personally don't think he has aged well, probably comes from playing a evil character!

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