A night to remember, for sure. Before rising to fame, plenty of the celebrities we now see as untouchable were sporting corsages and boutonnieres to attend their high school prom. We’ve dug up some of the most notable prom photos from our favorite stars, and, while it’s not too much of a shock to see them in spiffy tuxes and dresses, the various hairstyles are a sight to behold compared to their public image all these years later.
So, what did George Clooney, Amy Poehler, Margot Robbie, Bradley Cooper, and more look like on the most glamorous night of their high school days? Take this stroll down memory lane.
Meg Ryan
Future When Harry Met Sally star Meg Ryan was starry-eyed as she gazed up at her handsome date at her 1979 high school prom. Notice her flowing hair that makes her look destined for movie stardom.
George Clooney
Looks like the ladies have always loved the Cloon. The Oscar winner returned to his hometown in 2014, reconnected with prom date Laurie Laycock Bach and even played basketball with her son.
Ashton Kutcher
Somebody was the life of the party. At his 1994 prom, Ashton Kutcher was busting a move like nobody’s business, unaware he would be catapulted to celebrity status as one of the stars of That ’70s Show a mere four years later.
Amy Poehler
We have a feeling that Amy Poehler was the life of the party at her prom, too. The future Saturday Night Live alum had a distinctly ’80s high school look at her 1989 prom.
Wesley Snipes
Say cheese! (Please?) Back in 1980, Wesley Snipes struck a rather serious pose with his prom date. He made his screen debut only six years later in the sports comedy Wildcats (1986).
Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie proudly rocked jet-black hair and a big smile with her girlfriends at her prom. The star, now known for more Barbie-blonde locks, would soon book a starring role on the Australian soap opera Neighbours.
Bradley Cooper
A baby-faced Bradley Cooper was ready for the big night in a snazzy tux at his 1993 senior prom. Who could have guessed he would be a multi-Oscar nominee in a few decades?
Seth Meyers
He may not have been named prom king, but, as one of the princes of late-night TV, it’s safe to say Seth Meyers came out on top. The comedian joined the cast of SNL about 10 years later.
Halle Berry
The Oscar winner looked elegant as ever while being named prom queen. However, the crown didn’t come easy. As Berry recalled to PEOPLE in 1996, some of her classmates raised a stink when she won the title. “I felt like I was accepted there until it came to being prom queen,” she said. “It took me a long time to get over it.”
John Goodman
No, that’s not a bride and groom looking somber on their wedding night — that’s John Goodman and his prom date. He would soon get a football scholarship, though a torn ACL led him to pursue a career as an actor, and the rest is history.
Fergie
It’s no surprise that Fergie earned a spot on her high school’s 1993 senior prom court. She was already a seasoned pro by then, having starred on Kids Incorporated from 1984 to 1989.
John Legend
John Legend’s big smile may have something to do with the fact that the then 16-year-old high school senior was named prom king. Decades later, he would become the rare artist to earn the full EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony).
Carrie Underwood
Looks like even on prom night in 2001, someone knew Carrie Underwood was a star. Four years later, she was the fourth-ever American Idol.
Jim Parsons
Jim Parsons held on to his friends for dear life while posing for his prom photos in the early-’90s. He would soon study theater at college and landed his career-defining role on The Big Bang Theory in 2007.
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