Ironically enough, this awkward, shy looking kid made his debut playing a popular teenage jock in the famous 80s film ‘Lucas’. But we can imagine this was far from his actual reality back in high school, judging from the geeky haircut and braces.
Little known fact though. As nerdy as he looks in this picture (we’re sure he maybe excelled at a science class or two), Piven played drums for most of his life. This New Yorker sometimes plays for a band named Bad Decisions. Maybe he was thinking of his hairdo when he came up with the name…
One Crazy Transformation
Could you ever have imagined that this chubby, serious looking kid would go on to become one of the most famous British stand-up comedians and movie actors in the world?! We couldn’t have! Russell Brand definitely went through a big transformation since high-school.
Brand has admitted in several occasions that he was a very lonely child with a very difficult upbringing. He suffered from Bulimia, an issue he’s been struggling with over the years.
Russell Brand
To us, Russell Brand is a perfect example of how you can do anything you put your mind to. He has not only become a great actor, a hilarious comedian, a famous radio host and involved political activist, but he’s dated the stunning Kate Moss and is married to the talented and beautiful Katy Perry.
And if you’ve ever seen him alongside Jonah Hill in ‘Get Him To The Greek’, you’ll love him forever for making you laugh so hard.
Jeremy Piven
The talented Jeremy Piven went on to act in 90s generational classics such as ‘Singles’, ‘The Larry Sanders Show’, ‘Seinfeld’, and won a Golden Globe Award and three Emmys for his performance in HBO’s ‘Entourage’.
We thought he absolutely killed it as neurotic agent, Ari Gold - definitely one of the best TV characters ever.
As Cute As Ever
Did you know that Posh Spice was a really self-conscious teenager once? This cute ‘blast from the past’ picture shows her with a typical 80s ponytail and uniform. We think she looks adorable, but she didn’t.
In fact, an 18-year Victoria Beckham would constantly tell herself it was OK that she wasn’t the skinniest and prettiest girl in her Art college. Well, I’m sure lots of girls today are telling themselves wished they looked like this former Spice girl. Ironic, huh?