CELEBS are just like the rest of us when it comes to hopping onto a viral Instagram trend.
The current theme-of-the-moment embraces a nostalgic vibe and sees users of the social media site, as well as TikTok, flooding their pages with often-unrecognisable snaps from 2016.
The decade-old pictures – which may well have been taken on an actual digital camera rather than a mobile phone – has seen the likes of soap stars, Love Island alum and Loose Women panelists share insights into their youth.
And there’s a host of quirky fashion choices, dramatic hairstyles and eyebrow-raising looks in the mix.
We’ve chosen our favourite famous faces who look VERY different to their current image – can you guess who they are?
This singer, 37, is well-known to fans for her belting vocals and reality TV stint, as well as bravely opening up on her recent breast cancer battles.
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Yet 10 years on from her bleach blonde hairstyle, the mum of one has gone back to her natural hair colour – and switched up her look too.
Who is she? She’s Jessie J, who now sports jet-black locks and a much shorter hairstyle, in a dramatic image re-vamp.
This reality TV queen, 28, who went on to build a cosmetics empire looks completely different from her current, perfectly-preened image.
In a rare candid shot, she showed herself in 2016 chilling in a slouchy pink sweatshirt with striking long hair in the same shade.
The chunky fringe – which is now a firm thing of the past – has also left fans gobsmacked.
Who is she? She’s Kardashians alum, Kylie Jenner.
This reality TV star, 36, turned presenter cut a rathermore demure look in her 2016 snap,
She was seen looking shy as she shopped for flowers in an indoor market.
The former singer – who is now a parent of five – tied her auburn locks into a messy bun and pulled on a pair of glasses for a low-key shopping trip.
Who is she? She’s Stacey Solomon, a BBC presenter married to EastEnders actor Joe Swash.
This fashion-forward female flashing a sultry look over her shoulder could have only imagined the huge telly career that lay ahead of her in 2016.
She had the teen style wardrobe on-point, with a huge handbag and Daisy Duke shorts.
They also confessed their choker accessory was a “vibe” – but maybe not a look they’d repeat in 2026.
Who is she? She’s Love Island alum and BBC documentary presenter, Zara McDermott, 29.
This former reality TV show winner, now 31, showed off her natural glow in her youth, opting for her natural brunette hair styled in loose waves.
She made sure her make-up was on-point, with thick black mascara prior to her soap star fame.
The Turkish star currently has a similar hairstyle after reaching huge fame on the small screen.
Who is she? She’s Love Island‘s Ekin-Su.
2016 was a major year for this stylish TV star – as it marked the end of her 16-year run on one of the nation’s favourite soaps.
Flash forward to 2026 the 35-year-old now has three kids, blonde hair and has undergone a £5K boob job.
Yet she has maintained her impressive fashion credentials, and is seen here clutching a hot pink Chanel bag.
Who is she? She is former Coronation Street actress, Helen Flanagan.
