The internet is never not feeling nostalgic, but this time, for a change, the era being revisited is not the 1990s or anything before that — it’s 2016.
A viral Instagram trend has people digging up photos, outfits, and moments they barely recognize from the year. As fans scroll through their own throwbacks, celebrities are part of the conversation too.
From the 2026 Grammys and Golden Globes red carpet looks to casual social media selfies, celebrities today look strikingly different from a decade ago.
Time, personal choices, and shifting style trends have reshaped appearances, with some stars evolving gracefully while others’ looks have sparked debate.
Hence, here’s a look at 30 famous faces who prove that ten years can change a lot.
#21 Iain Armitage

Iain Armitage transformed from a cheerful child star into a confident young adult over the last ten years. He grew taller, lost his round baby-face features, and developed a more defined look, with a noticeable shift toward a mature fashion sense and overall presence.
“What a handsome young man he has become,” a netizen observed.
“What a handsome young man he has become,” a netizen observed.
6points
#22 Sarah Hyland

Sarah Hyland’s look has undergone noticeable changes, as her once fuller face has become more angular. The shift has sparked speculation about possible cosmetic enhancements, though nothing has been confirmed.
“I do not say this to attack her, but it is clear she has had some work done,” a critic noted.
“I do not say this to attack her, but it is clear she has had some work done,” a critic noted.
6points
#23 Finn Wolfhard

Finn Wolfhard has grown from the curly-haired kid fans adored on Stranger Things into a self-assured young adult.
“He was just a grubby kid, and now he is a hot adult,” a netizen noted.
“He was just a grubby kid, and now he is a hot adult,” a netizen noted.
4points
#24 Sydney Sweeney

Sydney Sweeney’s transformation between 2016 and 2026 is a clear example of a gradual style glow-up rather than an overnight procedural change. In 2016, her look was fresh and youthful, with minimal makeup, natural hair, and simple red-carpet outfits. Over the decade, she embraced a sleek, Old Hollywood–inspired aesthetic.
“She looks stunning. That face card is something else,” a fan cheered.
“She looks stunning. That face card is something else,” a fan cheered.
4points
#25 Jacob Tremblay

Jacob Tremblay went from being 9 years old in 2016 to 19 in 2026, which naturally led him to shed his childlike features. His face became more defined, his physique more muscular, and his overall look developed in a way that reflects the universal journey from childhood into adolescence.
“Where has time gone? Seems just like yesterday I watched him in Room with Brie Larson,” a reflective fan of Tremblay wrote.
“Where has time gone? Seems just like yesterday I watched him in Room with Brie Larson,” a reflective fan of Tremblay wrote.
3points
#26 Jojo Siwa

JoJo Siwa’s transformation over the last ten years has seen her ditch her bubblegum-colored, glitter-and-bow era for a much more grown-up look. Lately, she has been appreciated for edgy red-carpet ensembles, including a brunette hair shift.
“Perfect transition between her child-like explosion of glitter and professional adult,” a Reddit user observed.
“Perfect transition between her child-like explosion of glitter and professional adult,” a Reddit user observed.
2points
#27 Noah Cyrus

Noah Cyrus’ appearance has noticeably changed over the last decade, with fuller lips, sharper cheekbones, and a slimmer nose sparking widespread lip filler and Botox speculation.
“I always think we are nearing the end of the lip filler trend, and yet it keeps going,” a critic opined, adding that they are tired of every celebrity trying to morph into one Instagrammable look with a button nose, plump lips, and a snatched jawline.
“I always think we are nearing the end of the lip filler trend, and yet it keeps going,” a critic opined, adding that they are tired of every celebrity trying to morph into one Instagrammable look with a button nose, plump lips, and a snatched jawline.
-4points
#28 Odessa A'zion

Odessa A’zion’s look has evolved from her simpler teenage style a decade ago to a bold, fashion-forward presence. Today, she is known for turning heads with daring outfits and sculpted makeup on red carpets and at movie premieres.
Appreciating her “visual branding,” a netizen compared her to Sabrina Carpenter.
Appreciating her “visual branding,” a netizen compared her to Sabrina Carpenter.
-4points
#29 Brooklyn Beckham

Brooklyn Beckham has evolved from a 16-year-old with casually tousled sandy hair and experimental streetwear in 2016 into a young man with a defined personal style, favoring solid colors in 2026.
Brooklyn, however, has yet to find his professional footing, having started as a footballer and model, tried his hand at photography, and is now pursuing a career as a chef.
Criticism of his culinary skills has ranged from netizens claiming he’s using his dad’s money to “go around larping as a chef” to comments like, “He’s not a chef. He’s barely a cook.”
Brooklyn, however, has yet to find his professional footing, having started as a footballer and model, tried his hand at photography, and is now pursuing a career as a chef.
Criticism of his culinary skills has ranged from netizens claiming he’s using his dad’s money to “go around larping as a chef” to comments like, “He’s not a chef. He’s barely a cook.”
-6points
#30 Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner’s look has changed significantly over the past decade, with the reality star and beauty mogul trading heavily bronzed makeup for a more natural glam. Some social media users also believe her current appearance is the result of allegedly dissolved fillers.
“Which surgeon dissolved her fillers and lifted her face?” a netizen asked.
“Which surgeon dissolved her fillers and lifted her face?” a netizen asked.
-23points

