Curiosities,Wholesome WorldNOV 7, 2026

68 Then-And-Now Photos That Show Just How Much Can Change Over The Years

Denis Krotovas, Ridhima Shukla and Rugilė Žemaitytė

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Photos are instant portals to the past. They capture life as it was, and a single snapshot can unlock an entire day — reminding you who was there, what you did, and even what you ate.

That’s why the “Then and Now” photo trend keeps sweeping the internet, and this time, it’s going viral on Threads. People have been sharing their favorite past-and-present photos side by side, showcasing years of growth and change.

We’ve gathered the absolute best ones for you. Scroll down and get inspired to recreate a few memories of your own.

#41 15 And 51

A wholesome then-and-now photo of a woman in her youth compared to a present portrait of her smiling.

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#42 49 Year Old Me...............................26 Year Old Me

Side-by-side then-and-now photo of a smiling young woman showing her subtle changes over time.

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#43 Me 27 Years Old And Me Now 60 Years Old

Side-by-side comparison of a woman in then-and-now photos showing her style and aging over time.

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#44 17yo Me, 51 Yo Me

Then-and-now photos of a woman transitioning from vintage blonde curls to modern vibrant red hair.

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#45 20 Years Old & 57 Today

A then and now photos comparison of a young man and years later as a mature man with a mustache

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#46 Me At 20 And Then Me Now, At 40

Side by side then and now photos of a young woman in costume and years later

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#47 1st Pic At Parents Wedding In Their 20s, 2nd Pic In Their 60s (Dad Has A Stance!) And 3rd Pic On Their 50th Anniversary In Their 70s. They’re The Actual Best And Love Eachother So Well

A couple recreated in wholesome then-and-now photos showing their wedding day alongside a present-day portrait.

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#48 19 Year Old Me…. 42 Year Old Me. D**n I Got Old

Then-and-now photo comparing a young man in black and white with a recent selfie in his car wearing sunglasses.

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#49 17 To 64

A side-by-side then-and-now photos comparison of a man sitting on a car in his youth and older with glasses.

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#50 18 Years Old….. 63 Yr Old Me

Then-and-now photos of a young man in a uniform next to a photo of him older, bald, wearing sunglasses in a vehicle.

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#51 14 Year Old Me And 50 Year Old Me

Side by side then and now photos of a teenager on a landline phone and as a adult woman with blonde hair

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#52 15 Year Old Me vs. 49 Year Old Me

Wholesome then-and-now photos capturing a portrait of a woman in her youth and her modern selfie.

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#53 21 And 65

Side-by-side wholesome then-and-now photos of a man posing with a deer as a young adult and years later.

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#54 18 Year Old Me... 54 Year Old Me

Wholesome then-and-now photos comparing a young man in military uniform with a selfie taken years later.

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#55 17 & 66

A black-and-white photo of a young man next to a current image of him smiling outdoors in a sun hat.

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#56 14 & 30

A side-by-side comparison image of a young woman in her teenage years and as an adult wearing glasses.

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#57 21 And 74

Wholesome then-and-now photos showing a young girl posing and years later as a smiling older woman mimicking the pose.

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#58 21 And 39 With The Daughter

Wholesome then-and-now photos showing a woman as a young selfie-taker and later smiling alongside her daughter.

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#59 Me At 14… And At 66 (This Weekend):

A side-by-side then-and-now photo of a man as a young boy and decades later with a beard and glasses.

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#60 27/63/72

A side-by-side then and now photo of a woman showing her transformation over the years.

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