CELEBS are just like the rest of us when it comes to hopping onto a viral Instagram trend.<\/p>\n
The current theme-of-the-moment embraces a nostalgic vibe and sees users of the social media site, as well as TikTok<\/a>, flooding their pages with often-unrecognisable snaps from 2016.<\/a><\/p>\n Can you spot this unrecognisable celeb from a picture taken a decade ago?<\/span>Credit: Instagram<\/span><\/p>\n The decade-old pictures \u2013 which may well have been taken on an actual digital camera rather than a mobile phone \u2013 has seen the likes of soap stars, Love Island<\/a> alum and Loose Women<\/a> panelists share insights into their youth.<\/p>\n And there\u2019s a host of quirky fashion choices, dramatic hairstyles and eyebrow-raising looks in the mix.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve chosen our favourite famous faces who look VERY different to their current image \u2013 can you guess who they are?<\/p>\n This popstar has switched up her look significantly<\/span>Credit: Instagram<\/span><\/p>\n This singer, 37, is well-known to fans for her belting vocals and reality TV stint, as well as bravely opening up on her recent breast cancer battles<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tread more celebs throwback\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n FRESH FACED<\/p>\n Emily Atack looks totally different in I\u2019m A Celeb throwback snap<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/a> birthday boy<\/p>\n Celebs Go Dating star unrecognisable in throwback as he celebrates birthday<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n Yet 10 years on from her bleach blonde hairstyle, the mum of one has gone back to her natural hair colour \u2013 and switched up her look too.<\/p>\n Who is she? She\u2019s Jessie J<\/a>, who now sports jet-black locks and a much shorter hairstyle, in a dramatic image re-vamp.<\/p>\n Jessie J has made a major departure from her bleach blonde hairstyle<\/span>Credit: PA<\/span><\/p>\n This reality TV queen looks completely different from her current, on-trend look<\/span>Credit: instagram<\/span><\/p>\n This reality TV queen, 28, who went on to build a cosmetics empire<\/a> looks completely different from her current, perfectly-preened image.<\/p>\n In a rare candid shot, she showed herself in 2016 chilling in a slouchy pink sweatshirt with striking long hair in the same shade.<\/p>\n The chunky fringe \u2013 which is now a firm thing of the past \u2013 has also left fans gobsmacked.<\/p>\n Who is she? She\u2019s Kardashians alum, Kylie Jenner<\/a>.<\/p>\n Kylie Jenner looks completely different with her current brunette hairstyle<\/span>Credit: instagram<\/span><\/p>\n This celeb left fans doing a double take in her 2016 snap<\/span>Credit: Instagram<\/span><\/p>\n This reality TV star, 36, turned presenter cut a rathermore demure look in her 2016 snap,<\/p>\n She was seen looking shy as she shopped for flowers in an indoor market.<\/p>\n The former singer \u2013 who is now a parent of five \u2013 tied her auburn locks into a messy bun and pulled on a pair of glasses for a low-key shopping trip.<\/p>\n Who is she? She\u2019s Stacey Solomon<\/a>, a BBC presenter married to EastEnders actor Joe Swash.<\/a><\/p>\n Stacey Solomon oozes body confidence and a bleach-blonde \u2018do in recent snaps<\/span>Credit: Instagram<\/span><\/p>\n Can you recognise this female, who has gone on to have a rocketing TV career<\/span>Credit: Instagram<\/span><\/p>\n This fashion-forward female flashing a sultry look over her shoulder could have only imagined the huge telly career that lay ahead of her in 2016.<\/p>\n She had the teen style wardrobe on-point, with a huge handbag and Daisy Duke shorts.<\/p>\n They also confessed their choker accessory was a \u201cvibe\u201d \u2013 but maybe not a look they\u2019d repeat in 2026.<\/p>\n Who is she? She\u2019s Love Island alum and BBC documentary presenter, Zara McDermott<\/a>, 29.<\/p>\n Zara has become a household name in 2026 thanks to her telly shows<\/span>Credit: Instagram\/zara_mcdermott<\/span><\/p>\n This budding actress and TV star oozed natural beauty in her 2016 snap<\/span>Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk<\/span><\/p>\n This former reality TV show winner, now 31, showed off her natural glow in her youth, opting for her natural brunette hair styled in loose waves.<\/p>\n She made sure her make-up was on-point, with thick black mascara prior to her soap star fame.<\/p>\n The Turkish star currently has a similar hairstyle after reaching huge fame on the small screen.<\/p>\n Who is she? She\u2019s Love Island<\/a>\u2018s Ekin-Su<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ekin-Su has returned to her natural hairstyle of late<\/span>Credit: Shutterstock Editorial<\/span><\/p>\n This soap star showcased her stylish side in her 2016 throwback picture<\/span>Credit: Instagram<\/span><\/p>\n 2016 was a major year for this stylish TV star \u2013 as it marked the end of her 16-year run on one of the nation\u2019s favourite soaps.<\/p>\n Flash forward to 2026 the 35-year-old now has three kids, blonde hair and has undergone a \u00a35K boob job<\/a>.<\/p>\n Yet she has maintained her impressive fashion credentials, and is seen here clutching a hot pink Chanel bag.<\/p>\n Who is she? She is former Coronation Street<\/a> actress, Helen Flanagan<\/a>.<\/p>\n Helen Flanagan has switched her soap career for social media influencing and pantos<\/span>Credit: Instagram<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.thesun.co.uk \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" CELEBS are just like the rest of us when it comes to hopping onto a viral Instagram trend. The current theme-of-the-moment embraces a nostalgic vibe and sees users of the social media site, as well as TikTok, flooding their pages with often-unrecognisable snaps from 2016. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! 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