Celebrities’ Childhood Photos Are Nearly Unrecognizable

Celebrities. They’re just like us, right? Yeah, right. Not even close. They get access to super-cool events, mingle with the coolest of the cool, travel to amazing places, and live in swank houses. Here, we’re turning back the clock to check out what some of today’s most famous celebs (or the kids of some of the most famous celebrities of the late 20th century) were up to back in the 1970s. Some of these people you’ll recognize, but we bet that more than a few will stump you. Take a look!

Jamie Lee Curtis

Actor Jamie Lee Curtis (right), pictured here with her actor mom Janet Leigh and sister Kelly, was just 14 years old when photographed on the slopes in 1971.

Lisa Marie Presley

The only child of Elvis, Lisa Marie Presley is pictured here in 1977 at age 9 attending a benefit for the Thalians Community Mental Health Center at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Sean Lennon

Sean Lennon gets a lift from mom Yoko Ono as they follow the boy’s father John Lennon in New York City in 1977.

Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston is pictured at home in 1975, age 6.

Heather, Stella & Mary McCartney

Perhaps the most recognizable name of McCartney’s five kids, Stella McCartney is pictured on her father’s knee (Heather on the left and Mary standing behind Paul, next to Linda) in 1975.

Chaz (nee Chastity) Bono

Famous singing duo Sonny Bono and Cher are pictured with their only child, Chastity in 1972. In May 2010, Bono legally changed his name to Chaz Salvatore Bono following transitioning from female to male.

Andre Agassi

Tennis legend Andre Agassi is pictured here at age 6 with his father Mike, sister Rita and brother Phil in 1976.

Liza Todd

Legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor is pictured here with her daughter Liza Todd and husband Richard Burton in 1971.

Catherine Falk

Actor Peter Falk is pictured on the “Columbo” set in 1975. Next to him is daughter Catherine, who Falk and his first wife Alyce adopted. In his final year, Peter and Catherine were estranged from one another; she was banned from attending her father’s funeral.

Janet Jackson

Singer and member of music royalty Janet Jackson is pictured at her home in 1977.

Brandon Lee

The late actor Brandon Lee, approximately 6 years old, is pictured here with his father, actor and martial arts expert Bruce Lee and Bruce’s mother.

Nikki Bacharach

The only daughter of Burt Bacharach and Angie Dickinson, Nikki Bacharach is pictured here with Angie in 1977. Nikki died by suicide in 2007 at age 40.

Andrew & Janice Aldrin

Children of astronaut Buzz Aldrin, Andrew and Janice Aldrin are pictured with their father in 1979.

Amy Carter

Amy Carter was 9 years old when her father, President Jimmy Carter, was elected. Here, Amy and her dad celebrate Mickey Mouse’s 50th birthday at the White House in 1978.

Christian Slater

Actor Christian Slater was 2 years old in this 1971 picture. He sits atop the shoulders of his father, actor Michael Hawkins.

Burt Jenner

The oldest child of Caitlyn (nee Bruce) Jenner and then-wife Chrystie Scott, Burt Jenner was just about a year old when photographed at a South Lake Tahoe resort, where his parent was participating in a celebrity skiing event.

Jonathan & Jordan Knight

Before they made it big as members of New Kids on the Block, Jonathan and Jordan Knight looked sharp in the matching outfits, circa 1973.

Leslie & Shawna Landon

Two of Michael Landon’s nine children are pictured here with the late actor in 1976. Also pictured is Landon’s wife, Marjorie Lynn Landon.

Melissa Rivers

Long before she and her mother, the late Joan Rivers, worked the red carpet, this famous mother-daughter duo WALKED the red carpet at an event in Los Angeles in 1978.

Maya Rudolph

A young Maya Rudolph, along with her parents Minnie Riperton and Richard Rudolph and brother Marc, attended the Hollywood Christmas Parade in 1978.

Tracee Ellis Ross

Actor Tracee Ellis Ross is pictured in 1975 between her famous mom Diana Ross and dad Bob Ellis. Also pictured is Tracee’s sister Rhonda (left).

John Cash

Little John Cash is pictured here in 1971 with his parents Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash.

Ricky Schroder

Actor Ricky Schroder signed autographs for throngs of adoring fans in 1979.

The image featured at the top of this post is ©Michael Ochs Archives/ via Getty Images.