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Side-by-side then-and-now photos of a woman as a young blonde in checkered outfit and older with red hair.

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

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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.

#61 19...54

Then-and-now photos comparing a black-and-white portrait of a young woman with a current photo.
11points

#62 23yr Old Me, 45yr Old Me

Side-by-side comparison in wholesome then-and-now photos of an Asian woman in her youth and as an adult.
11points

#63 Me At 1 vs. Me At 45

Side-by-side then-and-now photos of a woman as a cute baby and as a stylish adult posing.
10points

#64 17 Year Old Me And 82 Year Old Me

Wholesome then-and-now photos comparing a black-and-white portrait of a young woman with a photo of her older self in a wig.
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9points

#65 16 vs. 41

Then-and-now photo of a boy in a baseball uniform next to his muscular adult self.
9points

#66 15 Yr Old Me vs. 30 Yr Old Me

A side-by-side image of a woman showing her style evolution in wholesome then-and-now photos.
8points

#67 Grade 8, And Now

A side-by-side then-and-now photo of a man showing his younger self with a mullet and his present-day look.
8points

#68 17 Year Old Me And 30 Year Old Me

Side-by-side comparison of wholesome then-and-now photos of a blonde woman in her youth and present day.
3points
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