Canadian stars, then and now

Anna Paquin: Award-winning performances from a young age
Still going strong
Little street performer
Mature Justin
Avril Lavigne
All grown up
Ryan Reynolds
Ryan today
Alanis' first album
Natural beauty
Who's that guy?
He's still got that goofy grin
Shania starting out
Country superstar
Michael J. Fox
Never give up hope
Everyone's favourite lifeguard
Ageing gracefully
Eugene Levy
Award winner
Babyface Ryan
Ryan Gosling today
Sandra Oh in Toronto
TV series put her on top
90210
He's still got it!
Rachel McAdams
Still Rachel
Mike Myers
A deal with the devil?!
Céline Dion
Hugely successful
Anna Paquin: Award-winning performances from a young age

Anna Paquin got an Oscar for best supporting actress in 1994 for the film 'The Piano'. Here we see her in 1996 filming 'Fly Away Home'.

Still going strong

Anna Paquin today, hugely successful and gorgeous, and many more awards under her belt.

Little street performer

It's Justin Bieber in 2004.

Mature Justin

Justin's face hasn't changed that much since he was a boy, but at 28, he certainly has matured!

 

Avril Lavigne

A young Avril in 2002, with displaying her characteristic style at the time.

All grown up

Nowadays, Avril Lavigne has a more sophisticated look, but it's still unbelievable that there's 20 years between this and the first picture!

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds was 13 years old when he appeared in the series 'Fifteen.'

Ryan today

He is now one of the most sought after actors in Hollywood.

Alanis' first album

A very young popstar, taken from the cover of her first album 'Alanis' from 1991.

Natural beauty

Alanis still looks amazing and continues to have success with music and podcasts, among other things.

Who's that guy?

A photo of Jim Carrey in the early 90s.

He's still got that goofy grin

Jim Carrey's gift for comedy has made people around the world crack-up with his antics.

Shania starting out

An early photograph of Shania Twain when she was just beginning her career in music.

Country superstar

Shania Twain is pure elegance. She still dominates country music.

Michael J. Fox

An adorable Michael J. Fox in the 1980s.

Never give up hope

Although Michael has struggled with his illness, he maintains a positive attitude about life and still has the same charm he had in the '80s.

Everyone's favourite lifeguard

Pamela Anderson in the early 90s on 'Baywatch'.

Ageing gracefully

Despite some setbacks in life, the actress still has her charm and is ageing gracefully.

Eugene Levy

Eugene in a 1981 headshot.

Award winner

In 2021, Levy won several awards for the comedy series 'Schitt's Creek.'

Babyface Ryan

A portrait of Ryan Gosling in 2001.

Ryan Gosling today

From Disney to La La Land, the actor has gone through a tremendous change. His face continues to resemble that of 20 years ago.

Sandra Oh in Toronto

Who could have guessed the transformation Sandra Oh would make?

TV series put her on top

This Ottawa native shot to stardom with 'Grey's Anatomy' and has won many awards for her acting skills. Here you see her in the series 'Killing Eve.'

90210

Jason Priestley in his heartthrob days in the 90s.

He's still got it!

Priestley has more facial hair now and it suits him well. His 90210 days are behind him, but you can check out his current work on the popular Canadian TV show, 'Call Me Fitz.'

(Image: Instagram, Jason Priestley)

Rachel McAdams

2005, right after 'The Notebook' and before 'Wedding Crashers.' Rachel was an up-and-coming star.

Still Rachel

Even though she is now a massive star, Rachel is reportedly still very down to earth.

Mike Myers

Myers and Dana Carvey in 1992.

A deal with the devil?!

They have hardly aged at all!

Céline Dion

A super young Céline in Quebec in 1983.

Hugely successful

The girl in the photo from 1983 probably never dreamed she would become the huge star she is today.

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