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What did the Kardashians look like before fame?

A journey through time…

By Briar Clark

BEAUTYcrew Beauty Editor / July 15 2022

Who could have anticipated the phenomenon that is the Kardashians? Well, besides Ryan Seacrest obviously.

We’re all well acquainted with the ever-evolving beauty looks of the Kardashians. Heck, Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala Marilyn moment will live rent-free in our heads for years to come.

The revolving door of Dolce Vita-inspired bridal looks the clan managed to pack into the Italian excursion that was Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s nuptials was mind-melting to say the least.

But what did they look like before the fame? We scoured through years’ worth of birthday carousels on Kris Jenner’s Instagram to find out just that…

Kris Jenner: Before & After

We can’t talk about the Kardashians without talking about Kris Jenner. While today we may know her for her signature pixie cut (not to mention the only appropriate recipient for a “best momager in the world” mug), back in the day Kris rocked a feathered haircut and glowy blush like it was her full-time job.

Images via: @krisjenner / @krisjenner

Kourtney Kardashian: Before & After

Before she became the poster girl for emo girls everywhere (getting married to Travis Barker will do that to you), Kourtney was a typical LA kid with a bangin’ ‘90s blowout and pencil thin eyebrows.

Images via: @kourtneykardash / @kourtneykardash

Kim Kardashian: Before & After

Not to be rude to the rest of the family, but as far as beauty goes, no one can come for our girl Kim Kardashian’s neck. Facts. How could the 41-year-old top her appearance at Balenciaga’s Haute Couture runway show? With a ‘90s-ers impromptu grungy photo shoot in her family garage with her delinquent older sister (who got them both grounded by stealing their mum’s car).

Images via: @kimkardashian / @kimkardashian

Khloé Kardashian: Before & After

Khloé Kardashian has changed a lot since those first few seasons of Keeping Up with the Kardashians before she sculpted herself a revenge body, and partied hard in Miami alongside her sister Kourtney, Khloé was a tall teen with a bangin’ sense of humour (and lighter locks than the rest of her fam, just like today).

Images via: @krisjenner / @khloekardashian

Rob Kardashian: Before & After

While Rob Kardashian is notoriously hard to find in family photos these days, his mum Kris managed to tackle him into one or two as a teen (doesn’t he look just like his dad?).

Images via: @robkardashianofficial / @krisjenner

Kendall Jenner: Before & After

We were introduced to Kendall when she was 12 years old but getting to see her as a rosy-cheeked kid is a treat nonetheless. It’s also a far cry from the model’s multi-faceted editorial and runway stints.

Images via: @kendalljenner / @kendalljenner

Kylie Jenner: Before & After

Kylie Jenner is now a mum of two and the brain behind one of the world’s most successful beauty brands, but before fame she was a very happy-go-lucky kid. Despite her age, Kylie hasn’t lost her penchant for outrageous fashion choices. We appreciate the consistency.

Images via: @kyliejenner / @krisjenner

While The Kardashians are undeniably attractive, that doesn’t mean they don’t get a little bit of help now and then. Kim Kardashian just admitted to getting Botox.

Main image credit: Getty / @kourtneykardash / @kyliejenner / @kendalljenner / @khloekardashian / @kimkardashian

Briar Clark

Briar Clark got her start in the media industry in 2017, as an intern for Marie Claire and InStyle. Since then, her keen interest in fashion and beauty has landed her gigs as a Digital Content Producer and Beauty Editor with titles like Girlfriend, Refinery29, BEAUTYcrew and beautyheaven. She loves the way seemingly innocuous topics like skin care and style have the ability to put a smile on people’s faces or make them think about themselves a little differently. A big believer in self love and experimentation, Briar has made a point of becoming the Australian beauty industry’s unofficial guinea pig for unusual treatments and daring hair trends. When she’s not testing out the latest beauty launches, Briar is big on broadening her horizons, mostly in the form of food but she’s also partial to travelling to new destinations both near and far (and of course, allocating an extra bag to bring their best beauty offerings home with her).