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With social media and google images, we can take a peek into the lives of even the most obscure celebrities across cultures like never before. Still, there are some hidden gems that Hollywood has not been able to reveal. Here are some of the best candid celebrity photos.
Brad Pitt: 1997
While only looking a little like his adult self, this is Brad Pitt as a child on his basketball team. Yes, the name of the team was the Cherokee Rejects.
Mick Jagger: 1963
Jagger is only 21 in these photos, getting his hair done in the BBC salon for The Rolling Stones. Sweet ‘do, Mick!
Morgan Freeman: 2012
Known for his legendary voice and heartfelt performances for years, Morgan Freeman shows his silly side in these photos.
Michael Jordan: 1996
One of the most important games of Jordan’s career was between the Chicago Bulls and the Seattle Supersonice on Fathers’ Day of 1996. While his own father had passed away three years earlier on Fathers’ Day, Jordan played a terrific game despite the emotional occasion. Rumor has it he went to the locker room after the game, sobbing in mourning for his father.
Paul McCartney: 1971
Thanks to Linda McCartney, we can enjoy this beautifully candid belly flop by Paul in Jamaica. Linda became quite well known as a photographer in her own right but was sadly overshadowed by her husband’s fame. She became the first female photographer to be featured on the cover of Rolling Stones magazine in 1978.
Kurt Cobain: 1980s
An avid animal lover, Nirvana’s frontman Kurt Cobain is pictured here in the 80s with an adorable pouncing kitten. At one point, Curbain wished to open a petting zoo and openly preferred cats as they don’t seem to care about things not worth their time.
Bill Murry, Sigourney Weaver & Dan Aykroyd: 1984
Pictured on the set of Ghostbusters, the mouth, head, and heart of the show sit together for a photo.
Leonard Nimoy: 1966
Spock from Star Trek is known for his haircut which became iconic of the mid 1960s. Reportedly, his father cut his hair for him in the Spock style. To this day, Nimoy cuts his own grandkids’ hair.
Harrison Ford: 1970s
Holding a special place in our hearts, Harrison Ford was the heartthrob of many in the late 70s and into the early 90s. As you can see in this photo, Ford was a carpenter in his early 20s before his role as Han Solo in 1977.
Bruce Lee: 1958
A little-known fact about Lee is that he took home the Cha Cha Championship title in Hong Kong in 1958 as sa young teenager prior to emigrating to the States. Rumor has it, he taught his fellow passengers on the emigration ship the jig. His first job in America was as a dancing instructor.
Charlie Chaplin: 1966
Chaplin poses with his daughters in this photo in 1966. He later became an icon as an English comedian but spent a great deal of his life with his family: he had 11 children!
Sophia Loren: 1965
Sophia Loren was one of the final stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood as an Italian actress and singer. In 1965, she traveled to the Soviet Union for the 4th Film Festival of Moscow. During the tour, she visited the Kremlin, as pictured here. This photo sold at auction for $80,000.
Audrey Hepburn: 1953
This delightful candid of Hepurn was taken on the set of Sabrina in 1953. She was just 24.
Elivs Presley: 1958
During the time of the draft, he was the most well-known name in the world. He served in the US between March 1958 and 1960.
Martin Luther King, Jr.: 1964
After receiving word that the Senate passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, MLK poses for a happy candid.
Frank Sinatra: 1965
One of the most well-known artists of the 20th Century, Sinatra has sold more than 150 million records worldwide. From humble beginnings, Sinatra was raised an Italian immigrant in New York but made great fame later in life.
Matt Damon: 1989
This adorable photo was taken of Mat Damon at the age of 19. He is dressed as Humpty Dumpty for a school play.
Joe Pesci and MacAulay Culkin: 1990
Home Alone is a Christmas classic film today. Playing Harry Lime, Joe Pesci plays with Culkin on set.
Jimi Hendrix: 1967
Hendrix is seen getting his hair done while reading Mad magazine. He was just 25 in the photo and passed away just three years later.
Hugh Hefner: 1970
Hefner and Barbi Benton are fishing off the Gulf Coast in this photo from 1970. Benton, a successful model in the 70s, dated Hefner for much of her career.
Marilyn Monroe: 1957
This candid photo shows Marilyn Monroe kicking off the soccer match between the USA and Israel in 1957. Not too bad for wearing heels!
John Lennon: 1968
Lennon and his son are photographed in front of his custom Rolls Royce Phantom. Once criticized, the car is now heralded as an artistic icon.
Princess Diana: 1980
Before marrying into the royal family, Princess Diana was a kindergarten teacher. A year after this photo was taken, she would engage to the future King of England.
Angelina Jolie: 1990
Just 15 years old, Angelina Jolie poses for the camera at the very start of her career.
Michael Jordan: 1981
In his freshman dorm at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Jordan does a jig. He would be drafted in to the NBA just a couple of years into college.
Martha Stewart: 1960
A jill of all trades, Martha Stewart began as a model before becoming a businesswoman and television personality. She put herself through college with Chanel paychecks.
Steve Irwin: 2003
Posing with his young daughter, Bindi, the Crocodile Hunter is known for his connection to animals and love for his family. He has been missed since his tragic death in 2006.
Helen Mirren: 1960s
Holding one of the longest-run Hollywood careers, Helen Mirren is seen here before she kicked it off.
Nancy Reagan: 1983
As First Lady, Nancy Reagan put a lot of work into transforming the White House into a modern home and took steps to modernize the First Family, too. Here, she poses with Mr. T dressed as Santa Clause at a White House Christmas Party in the early 1980s.
Jayne Mansfield: 1963
Here pictured with entertainer Bob Hope during a USO show in 1963 is bombshell Jayne Mansfield. Both were accredited for their efforts to help American troops throughout their carees.
Jackie Kennedy: 1957
This year was taken three years before Kennedy was elected President of the United States. His wife, Jackie Kennedy, is quite young here in the late 50s.
Audrey Hepburn: 1960
During her ionic role in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Hepburn takes a smoke break.
Heath Ledger: 1992
Heath Ledger knew from a young age that he wanted to be an actor. This photo is of his first audition.
Billy Wilder: 1948
This photo is reminiscent of the playful and scandalous Golden Age of Hollywood. Wilder looks on in amazementas fellow stars Hedy Lamarr and Marlene Dietrich pretend to almost kiss.
Brittany Murphy: 1999
Murphy, who unexpectedly passed away in 2009, candidly laughs with Angelina Jolie and Winona Ryder. This was taken on the set of Girl, Uninterrupted.
Halle Berry: 1986
Among Halle Berry’s accolades and records is the prize of Miss Teen All American in 1985. Here she is receiving her honor.
MLK Jr.: 1960
Pictured is King, Jr. with his family. He and his wife, Coretta Scott King, would go on to have two more children before his assassination in 1968.
Farrah Fawcett: 1970
Model Farrah Fawcett sports Nikes and shows off her skateboarding abilities during a photo shoot.
George H.W. Bush: 1991
President Bush Senior is seen sledding with Arnold Schwartzenager. Might this be where Schwartzenager gained an interest in politics?
Brad Pitt, 1989
Ever the heartthrob, Brad Pitt wasn’t always so well-known. He is reputed to have acted out on film and in photos in an attempt to capture the attention of the influential leaders in Hollywood. Here, Pitt plays around with a photographer’s dog.
Albert Einstein: 1939
Einstein publically holds a woman on his lap at the 1939 World Fair in New York City. This shows off the eccentric and romantic side of the genius.
Bill Clinton: 1960
Young Bill Clinton is seen here with his sax. As a young man, he wished to pursue a music career.
John F. Kennedy: 1937
The future President is seen here with his dog, Dunker, in Europe. He became the unofficial mascot of the Kennedy’s trip abroad.
The Quarrymen: 1957
Before they became The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney were all in a band as far back as 1957. Later, they changed the world with their music.
Cher: 1979
In this photo, Cher, “The Goddess of Pop” and Tatum Oneal share a dance. Cher continues to entertain today.
Brigitte Bardot: 1958
French actress and model Brigitte Bardot gained fame in the 60s. She also had a successful music career.
Bill Gates: 1977
Before becoming one of the richest men in history, Bill Gates was a young person like the rest of us. He had a few run-ins with the law and is seen here after getting arrested for a traffic violation.
Johnny Cash: 1971
Legendary singer-songwriter, Johnny Cash is seen her digging in.
Michael Jackson: 1980s
Legendary singer, songwriter, producer, dancer and entertainer Michael Jackson had his quirks. While this photo is unexplainable, its not shocking given his tendencies.
Robin Williams: 1974
Pictured is the late Robin Williams miming in Central Park, New York.
Shakira: 1990
Teenage Shakira poses for the camera in the early 90s. Later, she would steal the ears and hearts of many in Latin America and around the world.
Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher: 1960
This photo captures a special mother-daughter moment on the set of one of their films. The two both rose to international fame but tragically passed away within days of each other.
Winona Ryder: 1991
Ryder poses in a cool get up in the early 1990s.
Elijah Wood and MacAulay Culkin: 1993
Costars Wood and Culkin pose on the set of The Good Son in the early 90s. They would go on to be amongst the highest paid child actors.
Betty White: 1940s
Holding one of the longest successful Hollywood careers, this now-96 year old is just as engaging as ever. Here she is in her earlier prime.
Natalie Wood: 1965
After filming a scene in The Great Race, actress Natalie Wood is seen in a candid moment. Tragically, she passed away in 1981 after a boating accident.
Kurt Cobain: 1992
Nirvana band member Kurt Cobain enjoys a moment with his infant daughter, Francis Bean Cobain. This was taken months before his death.
Pamela Anderson: 1989
This early model shot shows Anderson’s natural beauty before her transition into Hollywood. Later, she modeled for Playboty and starred in Baywatch.
The Beatles: 1969
In this photo, the bandmembers wait as a photographer resets for a sho for the Abbey Road album cover.
Mike Tyson: 1990s
Eccentric boxer Mike Tyson takes a stroll with his pet white tiger. It is rumored he has owned three Royal Bengal tigers so far.
The Runaways, 1977
Joan Jett and Jackie Fox have some fun in an L.A. recording studio when this photo was shot. The two are heralded for their breakthrough into the rock industry as an all-female band.
Anthony Bourdain: 2011
Anthony Bourdain treats the couple, including actor Christopher Walken to an octopus meal when they appeared on the set of his movie, No Reservations. This photo was taken several years before he took his own life in 2018.
Tobey Maguire and Leo DiCaprio: 1989
These two Hollywood child stars have been fast friends for 30 years. The two met at age 12 and can be seen here enjoying bowling.
Robin Williams: 1969
At 18, Robin Williams looked like this, about to graduate from high school. He would later drop out of college and pursue an acting career.
Mariah Carey: 1994
The singer-songwriter rocks a classic 90s look in New York in this shot. Shes since become one of the highest paid entertainers in history.
Tupac and Kurt Cobain: 1993
Two genres collide here with Cobain and Tupac and their fans. Sadly, both men lost their lives shortly after this photo was taken.
Prince Harry: 1993
Princess Diana enjoys a ride with young Prince Harry here in the early 90s. She is known for her dedication to her family.
Meryl Streep: 1966
As a cheerleader at Bernrads High School in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, Meryl Streep was already a sweetheart. She would later become homecoming queen before her days in Hollywood.
Michael Jackson: 1998
Here, Jackson is pictured with fellow entertainers Leonardo DiCaprio and Kevin Connolly. The unlikely trio remained friends for years.
Amy Winehouse: 1990
The iconic singer is posed here by Charles Moriarty.
Jimi Hindricks: 1966
Here, Hendrix looks dashing even while cooking. It’s rumored he wrote The Wind Cries Mary from this home which he subleased from a friend.
Dolly Parton: 1977
Country singer and dancer, Dolly Parton poses in front of her bus in the later 70s. Her hair is as legendary as her career, as you can probably see why.
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