It's hard to believe that 2007 was a full 10 years ago. We know what you're thinking: Wait, that was 10 years ago? While it certainly feels like yesterday, take a quick look back at your favourite celebrities and it quickly becomes crystal clear just how much time has passed. To wit: A decade ago, the beauty trends we’ve come to know and love — matte red lips, contoured cheeks, bushy brows — were nowhere to be seen.
With the Academy Awards this coming Sunday we're feeling a bit nostalgic to see what our favourite stars looked like back then. With a bit of digging we found some of the best throwback photos — maybe ever. In fact, besides Oscar red carpet mainstay Meryl Streep — she’s the exception, but more on that later — celebrities had very different beauty philosophies. Think: Shimmery shadow, loads of mascara (but not many false lashes), and a stable of soft lip colours ruled supreme. But what surprised us most is how understated these glamorous celebrities (and their pros) kept their look, even while gliding down the red carpet for the biggest night in Hollywood.
Click through to see 35 of your favourite stars — and how their beauty looks have evolved in ten years.
Anne Hathaway
This messy updo rocks on its own, but our favourite part of the look is the heavy liner and glossy lip. Also, is that early signs of the strobing trend we see?
Photo: Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images.
Gwyneth Paltrow
One of our favourite in the lot, you could transport this look to 2017 without messing a beat — it's that classic.
Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images.
Jennifer Hudson
Hudson won big this year, but her monochromatic look stole the show.
Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images.
Emily Blunt
This was just months after we first fell in love with Blunt as her sassy character with the same name in the Devil Wears Prada.
Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images.
Kirsten Dunst
Bow down to the velvet red lip and nearly-bare skin.
Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images.
Lucy Liu
We think Liu was predicting the burnt orange makeup trend ten years ago — check out that matching cheek and lip combo!
Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty Images.
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Kate Winslet
Are we seeing a fresh-faced trend? It was all about flushed cheeks and radiant skin in 2007. (We need to know what foundation they were each using, like now.)
Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty Images.
Ellen Degeneres and Portia De Rossi
Degeneres hosted the 2007 Oscars and while she rocked that velvet suit, her defined eyes and just-bitten lip colour is what we're looking at. Naturally, De Rossi looks like a bronzed goddess then, too.
Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty Images.
Katie Holmes
PSA: Holmes had contoured lips at the 2007 Oscars — a trend well before its time. Also, that solid pink shadow is taking our breath away.
Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty Images.
Jada Pinkett Smith
With a focus on a killer glow — both her skin and inner eyes are radiating here — Smith lit up the carpet.
Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty Images.
Amy Adams
Adams also kept it simple back in 2007. Instead of playing with a striking contour, common today, she went for a lined eye and cherry red lip stain.
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Christina Aguilera
And just when you thought you were back in 2017. Don't get us wrong, Aguilera always looks amazing, but the piecey hair and thin brows are a dead giveaway on this one.
Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images.
Zooey Deschanel
Lashes, lashes, and more lashes. We admire Deschanel for keeping this fringe for so many years — stay strong, girl.
Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty Images.
Naomi Campbell
We're rarely disappointed with Campbell’s red carpet look — and this one is no exception. The ‘20s-inspired bob, bangs, and smoky eyes are stunning together.
Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images.
Nicole Kidman
Simple and understated, this cat-eye and sleek hair combination could easily live in 2017's trend roll call.
Photo: Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images.
Liv Tyler
If you need tips on how to rock blush on fair skin, look to Tyler — because this is it.
Photo: Mark Mainz/Getty Images.
Chloë Sevigny
Shatterbox star, Sevigny always looks French-girl chic without even trying — even in 2007.
Photo: Mark Mainz/Getty Images.
Ginnifer Goodwin
We’re not used to seeing Goodwin without her signature pixie cut, but we love taking a trip down memory lane with her heavy eye makeup, flushed cheeks, and polished updo.
Photo: Mark Mainz/Getty Images.
Victoria Beckham
Does Beckham age? We aren’t entirely sure yet, but we love seeing her rocking that signature A-line bob.
Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images.
Natalie Portman
Nominated this year for Best Actress for her role in Jackie, Portman was working a very different look in 2007. While a silver, smoky eye is not her go-to look these days, it worked quite well a decade ago.
Photo: Mark Mainz/Getty Images.
Elizabeth Banks
Banks' red carpet look is subtle compared to her famous Hunger Games character Effie.
Photo: Mark Mainz/Getty Images.
Jessica Biel
We’re used to seeing this beauty with her fringe, but back in 2007 she was all about a textured updo and a sexy cat-eye.
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Ellen Pompeo
Pompeo’s dark hair made us do a double take — Meredith Grey never rocked this dramatic look before.
Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty Images
Hayden Panettiere
Paired with her side chignon, Panettiere went for a thick cat-eye to accent her green eyes.
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Meryl Streep
Always dancing to the beat of her own drum, Streep doesn't follow the trends, she just wins awards.
Photo: Bob Riha Jr/WireImage.
Abigail Breslin
We know what you're thinking: cuuuute! Possibly the youngest star at the Oscars that year, Breslin kept it sweet, pretty, and downright adorable.
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Gabrielle Union
The updo is giving us major modern glam vibes — especially when paired with fresh skin and a full lash.
Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty Images.
Naomi Watts
Watts went for a '40s wave and a soft lip colour for Oscars night — and we're here for it.
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic.
Kerry Washington
Washington has never met a red carpet she couldn't slay — and thanks to this sleek centre part and fresh makeup, 2007 was no exception.
Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty Images.
Cate Blanchett
With a Champagne eye and strobed cheeks Blanchett surely made every best beauty list.
Photo: Chris Polk/FilmMagic.
Beyoncé
Remember when Bey had long brown locks? Us either.
Photo: Chris Polk/FilmMagic.
Cameron Diaz
Speaking of, remember when Diaz was brunette? Was this 2007 or another planet?
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic.
Penelope Cruz
A sun-kissed Cruz walked the red carpet with a soft, monochromatic look.
Photo: Chris Polk/FilmMagic.
Reese Witherspoon
The most popular fringe in Hollywood took the 2007 red carpet with gusto.
Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage.
Jennifer Lopez
Yes, Jenny from the Block rocked short hair — at least for one night. This curly bob is a total nod to old Hollywood glamour and it's even better than that sexy cat-eye.
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