Incredible Pictures of Old Celebrities and Their Younger Selves

Clint Eastwood

Whenever someone mentions Clint Eastwood, you think about an old crotchety man who's holding a shotgun and yelling at some kids, probably. But, back in the day, Eastwood wasn't the same guy he is known as today, in fact, he was a lazy slacker who didn't think he was going to get anywhere in life. He took odd jobs after he graduated college with no prospects, which led to him going out for auditions, which eventually landed him his breakthrough role in the movie Rawhide. 

Sissy Spacek

When Sissy was a child, she swam, rode horses, climbed trees, and explored the woodlands near her home in Quitman, Texas. She grew up wanting to be a singer, but her cousin convinced her to try acting. Fast forward to her 20s, Sissy landed her legendary role in Badlands. She became internationally recognizable. Over the course of her career, she won three Golden Globes and an Academy Award. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.