In a world dominated by filters and editing tools, it’s easy to lose sight of the true nature of aging. Yet, by examining side-by-side photos of individuals from earlier times alongside their present-day images, we can clearly observe the significant differences in our aging journeys. Reflecting on these comparisons, it almost feels as though our ancestors experienced a distinct process of aging compared to what we undergo today.
Joan Crawford and Gigi Hadid, 28 years old
Katharine Hepburn and Natalie Portman, 40 years old
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Clark Gable and Patrick Dempsey, 56 years old
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Lauren Bacall and Margot Robbie, 29 years old
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Greta Garbo and Selena Gomez, 30 years old
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Doris Day and Sydney Sweeney, 26 years old
Gary Cooper and Liam Hemsworth, 31 years old
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Jean Arthur and Kirsten Dunst, 39 years old
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Irene Dunne and Rachel McAdams, 43 years old
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Norma Shearer and Jennifer Lawrence, 27 years old
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Louise Brooks and Maisie Williams, 21 years old
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Bette Davis and Halle Berry, 58 years old
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