Note: This story was originally published on November 12, 2015.
When it comes to red carpets, most stars don't perfect their signature look right out of the gate. The same is true of the rest of us, too. We’re always experimenting with our style and beauty looks. Why wouldn’t celebrities? Of course, our dalliances with different trends and pale-blue eyeshadow aren’t documented by photographers and then saved on wire services for our entire lives. For that, we are thankful.
It’s always fun to look back and see how our favorite celebrities have evolved since the first time they graced the red carpet. In some cases, they were just children. Kendall and Kylie Jenner, for example, were going to movie premieres as toddlers. Therefore, they’ve changed exponentially since the first time they were snapped on a step and repeat.
We combed the archives to find photos of these 30 celebrities’ red carpet debuts. Your jaw will hit the floor when you see how much some of them have changed since.
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Emma Stone
First: At the L.A. Replay store opening and Brandon Davis’ (please look him up) Replay Jean Launch Party on April 24, 2006.
Now: Arriving at the 87th Academy Awards in L.A. on February 22, 2015.
Photos: Jim Smeal/BEImages/ REX USA.
Selena Gomez
First: At the Shrek the Third L.A. premiere on May 6, 2007.
Now: At the Vanity Fair after party following the 87th Academy Awards in L.A. on February 22, 2015.
Photos: Lester Cohen/WireImage/Getty Images; Matt Baron/BEI/ Rex USA.
Ariana Grande
First: While starring in the Broadway show 13, Grande visited Planet Hollywood in New York City on October 30, 2008.
Now: Arriving at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards in L.A. on February 8, 2015.
Photos: Jim Spellman/WireImage/ Getty Images; Jim Smeal/BEImages/ REX USA
Taylor Swift
First: At the 2006 CMT Music Awards in Nashville on April 10, 2006.
Now: Arriving at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards in L.A. on February 8, 2015.
Photos: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images; Picture Perfect/REX Shutterstock.
Beyoncé
First: At the 12th annual Soul Train Music Awards in L.A. on February 27, 1998.
Now: Arriving at the Tidal X: 1020 Amplified by HTC event in Brooklyn on October 20, 2015.
Photos: Jim Smeal/BEImages/ REX USA; MediaPunch/REX Shutterstock.
Kendall Jenner
First: At the world premiere of Mulan at the Hollywood Bowl in L.A. on June 5, 1998.
Now: At the Estée Lauder Modern Muse Le Rouge event in New York City on September 18, 2015.
Photos: Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage/Getty Images; Henry Lamb/Photowire/BEImage/Rex USA.
Jennifer Lawrence
First: At the 15th Annual Movieguide Faith and Values Awards in L. A. on February 20, 2007.
Now: At the 26th Annual PGA Awards in L. A. on January 24, 2015.
Photos: Angello Picco/REX Shutterstock; Stewart Cook/REX Shutterstock.
Zac Efron
First: At the grand opening of Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride on June 24, 2004.
Now: At the We Are Your Friends premiere in L.A. on August 20, 2015.
Photos: Jim Smeal/BEImages/Rex USA; Rob Latour/REX Shutterstock.
Kim Kardashian West
First: At the Cinderella release on video celebration at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, CA, on October 2, 1995.
Now: At the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City on June 1, 2015.
Photos: Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage/ Getty Images; Erik Pendzich/REX Shutterstock.
Anna Kendrick
First: At the 52nd Annual Tony Awards in New York City — where she was nominated for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in High Society — on June 7, 1998.
Now: Arriving at the Pitch Perfect 2 premiere in L.A. on May 8, 2015.
Photos: Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage/ Getty Images; REX Shutterstock.
Miley Cyrus
First: Hannah Montana stars meet the press even in Pasadena, CA, on January 10, 2006.
Now: Arriving at the MTV Video Music Awards in L.A. on August 30, 2015.
Photo: Jesse Grant/WireImage/ Getty Images; Rob Latour/REX Shutterstock.
Rihanna
First: At a concert in New York City celebrating the announcement of the new MTV network dedicated to Caribbean music on May 31, 2005.
Now: Arriving at the Costume Institute Gala Benefit celebrating “China: Through the Looking Glass” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 4, 2015.
Photos: Getty Images; Matt Baron/BEI/ Rex USA.
Kylie Jenner
First: At The Emperor's New Groove film premiere in L.A. on December 10, 2000.
Now: At Sugar Factory American Brasserie’s grand opening in New York City on September 16, 2015.
Photos: MediaPunch/REX Shutterstock; Erik Pendzich/REX Shutterstock.
Blake Lively
First: At Nickelodeon's 18th Annual Kids Choice Awards in L.A. on April 2, 2005.
Now: Arriving at The Age of Adaline premiere in New York City on April 19, 2015.
Photos: SGranitz/WireImage/Getty Images; Gregory Pace/BEImages/ Rex USA.
Demi Lovato
First: At the Chevy Rocks the Future event in L.A. on February 19, 2008.
Now: At the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas on September 18, 2015.
Photos: REX Shutterstock; Matt Baron/ REX USA.
Mindy Kaling
First: At The 40-Year-Old Virgin premiere in L.A. on August 11, 2005.
Now: Arriving at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in L.A. on September 12, 2015.
Photos: Peter Brooker/REX Shutterstock; Picture Perfect/REX Shutterstock.
Hilary Duff
First: At the 11th Annual Environmental Media Awards in L.A. on November 7, 2001.
Now: At the InStyle and Warner Bros. party after the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards in L.A. on January 11, 2015.
Photos: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage/ Getty Images; Matt Baron/BEImages/ Rex USA.
Taylor Lautner
First: At the Son of the Mask premiere in L.A. on February 13, 2005.
Now: At the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas on September 18, 2015.
Photos: Albert L. Ortega/WireImage/Getty Images; REX Shutterstock.
Jennifer Lopez
First: At the Shauna Stein Fashion Show in Beverly Hills on November 8, 1992.
Now: Arriving at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 17, 2015.
Photos: Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage/ Getty Images; Picture Perfect/REX Shutterstock.
Kristen Stewart
First: At the Panic Room premiere in Century City, CA, on March 18, 2002.
Now: At the Equals film premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, 2015.
Photos: Peter Brooker/REX Shutterstock; MediaPunch/REX Shutterstock.
Katy Perry
First: At the Miller Girl by Nicole Miller fashion show in L.A. on October 29, 2003.
Now: At Harper's Bazaar 2nd annual "Icons" Portfolio Party in New York City on September 16, 2015.
Photos: Victor Spinelli/WireImage/Getty Images; Gregory Pace/BEImages/Rex USA.
Nicki Minaj
First: At the BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta on October 10, 2009.
Now: Arriving at the MTV Video Music Awards in L.A. on August 30, 2015.
Photos: Taylor Hill/Getty Images; Rob Latour/REX Shutterstock.
Angelina Jolie
First: At the 58th Annual Academy Awards in L.A. on March 24, 1986.
Now: Arriving at the 20th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards in L.A. on January 15, 2015.
Photos: Ron Galella/WireImage/ Getty Images; Jim Smeal/BEImages/ Rex USA.
Lindsay Lohan
First: At The Parent Trap premiere in L.A. on July 20, 1998.
Now: At The World's First Fabulous Fund Fair in London on February 24, 2015.
Photos: Eric Charbonneau/BEImages/REX USA; Jonathan Hordle/REX Shutterstock.
Jennifer Aniston
First: At the NBC stars party on January 18, 1990.
Now: At the Vanity Fair after party following the 87th Academy Awards in L.A. on February 22, 2015.
Photos: Barry King/Liaison/Getty Images; Matt Baron/BEImages/Rex USA.
Ashley & Mary-Kate Olsen
First: At the ABC Summer Press Tour in Universal City, CA, on July 21, 1991.
Now: At the Costume Institute Gala Benefit celebrating “China: Through the Looking Glass” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 4, 2015.
Photos: Ron Galella/WireImage/ Getty Images; Matt Baron/BEImages/ Rex USA.
Lauren Conrad
First: At Teen People ’s Artists of the Year Party in L.A. on November 14, 2004.
Now: At the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic in L.A. on October 17, 2015.
Photos: John Sciulli/WireImage/Getty Images; Variety/REX Shutterstock.
Vanessa Hudgens
First: At the Thunderbirds screening during the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on May 8, 2004.
Now: Arriving at the 69th Annual Tony Awards in New York City on June 7, 2015
Photos: Peter Kramer/Getty Images; Erik Pendzich/REX Shutterstock.
Zoe Saldana
First: At the Center Stage premiere in New York City on May 7, 2000.
Now: At the Vanity Fair after party following the 87th Academy Awards in L.A. on February 22, 2015.
Photos: RJ Capak/WireImage/Getty Images; Matt Baron/BEI/ REX USA.
Dakota Fanning
First: At the I Am Sam premiere in Beverly Hills on December 3, 2001.
Now: At the Nylon and BCBGeneration Young Hollywood event in L.A. on May 7, 2015.
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