Before they were red-carpet regulars, these future A-listers were just kids saying “cheese” in fluorescent-lit hallways. Some achieved their peak early, some underwent infamous awkward phases, and a few already appeared poised for Hollywood.

1. Paris Hilton

She posted a throwback carousel all the way from elementary school to her “Bad Bitch Academy” graduation. By her late teens, she was modeling, and, of course, would soon reboot fame itself with The Simple Life in 2003.

2. Chris Pratt

He shared this as part of the “Teenage Dirtbag” trend, but let’s face it, he was more of a “student sweetheart” than a dirtbag. At Lake Stevens High, he played football, wrestled, ran track, and gave the graduation speech. Later, he was famously discovered while waiting tables at a Bubba Gump in Maui.

3. Tom Hanks

Skyline High (Oakland, CA), Class of ’74. Honestly, he already has leading man energy. Before winning those two Oscars, Teen Tom had a deep passion for theater and considered community productions his second home.