Here’s How 45 Celebs Looked & What They Were Doing When They Were Only 19 Years Old
Britney Spears
First up on our list is none other than Ms. Britney Spears. Known for her incredibly catchy hit songs “Oops!… I Did it Again” and “Baby One More Time”, Britney has seemingly been around for quite some time.
But let’s rewind a few years to 2001 when Britney’s bubblegum pop music took another direction as she explored the world of more grown-up music when she released the album Britney, which she co-wrote. The album featured the hit song, “I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman”, and gave fans a new perspective into the singer’s new life.
Serena Williams
Tennis legend Serena Williams made history in 2001 when she and her sister Venus won the Australian Open doubles title. Only 19 at the time, the sisters went on to bag all four Grand Slam women’s doubles titles, becoming only the fifth team in history to do so.
While she’s no longer playing professional tennis, Serena continues to make a name for herself through her company, Serena Ventures, which supports women-owned businesses. Serena is a mother to two beautiful children and somehow finds the time to run a successful clothing line, too.
Beyoncé
Queen B, as she’s known to her many fans around the world, got her foot in the music industry at a young age, with her all-girl group Destiny’s Child officially becoming a trio in 2001 when the singer was just 19.
Later becoming a solo artist, Beyoncé released a string of popular hits, including “Crazy in Love”, “Single Ladies”, “Halo”, and the popular girl-power anthem “Run the World”. Now married to Jay-Z, the singer is a mom to three children and still finds time to make incredible music.
Halle Berry
Beautiful Halle Berry was a beauty queen before she got her start in the film industry, and took part in the Miss America pageant at the age of 19. Representing the state of Ohio, Berry walked the stage with some of America’s most beautiful women in 1986.
Ms. Berry would go on to make a name for herself in the film industry as she starred in a number of popular movies, including Catwoman, Kidnap, Gothika, and Monster’s Ball, for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress.
Have you ever wondered what your favorite celebrity was up to in their younger years, possibly before they became famous? Well, wonder no more, as we bring you the gossip and intrigue of the early years of some of the most famous people in the world! From Tom Cruise to Dolly Parton, we’ve compiled a list of photos featuring our favorite celebrities at 19 years old.