Before They Were Famous: 20 Celebrities in Their Teens (21 Photos)

Rich and famous, fan favorites, and Hollywood darlings—they all used to be awkward, pimply teenagers at one point. While a few of the stars in this collection were already taking their first steps in acting, modeling, or music, most were still complete unknowns to the general public.

Here is a look back at 20 A-listers during their awkward teenage years.







Brad Pitt





Johnny Depp



Gwyneth Paltrow



Angelina Jolie



Goldie Hawn



Christian Bale



Brooke Shields



Helena Bonham Carter



Elvis Presley



Steve Buscemi



Kate Moss



John Lennon and Paul McCartney



Daniel Craig



Jane Fonda



Lena Dunham (American actress, director, writer, producer, and comedian)



Robert Downey Jr.



Michelle Williams



Sofia Coppola (center)



Jay-Z



George Clooney