Here's How Dramatically Different 39-Years-Old Looks On 65 Celebrities Over The Past 40 Years

There's a whole lot of discourse on Elon Musk's Twitter/X about JD Vance being 39-years-old.

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So, because everyone is talking about 39, let's look at what 65 celebs looked like at that same age.

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1.Dolly Parton at 39:

Dolly Parton stands with arms crossed, wearing a fringed jacket and lace top, with large earrings and voluminous curly hair in a classic, stylish look

In 1985.

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2.Keanu Reeves at 39:

Keanu Reeves is seated on a talk show set, smiling and wearing a black suit

In 2003.

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3.Kim Kardashian at 39:

Kim Kardashian at People's Choice Awards in a fitted, patterned dress with spaghetti straps and long, wavy hair

In 2019.

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4.Prince Harry at 39:

Prince Harry in a suit holds a trophy while speaking into a microphone on stage

In 2024.

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5.Suzanne Somers at 39:

Pamela Anderson wearing a U.S. Army T-shirt and a military hat, posing with her back to the camera and looking over her shoulder

In 1985.

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6.Joe Biden at 39:

Joe Biden and John Glenn are engaged in conversation, both smiling and wearing suits. A person stands in the background

In 1981.

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7.Brad Pitt at 39:

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston are smiling together. Brad is wearing a straw hat and floral shirt, while Jennifer is in a sleeveless top

In 2002.

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8.Prince William at 39:

Prince William, in a classic black tuxedo with a bow tie, smiles at the camera on the red carpet

In 2021.

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9.Theo James at 39:

Theo James attends a Netflix FYSEE event, wearing a navy suit with a white shirt

In 2024.

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10.Dame Maggie Smith at 39:

In 1973.

In 1973.

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11.Meryl Streep at 39:

Meryl Streep with short dark hair and bangs, wearing a sleeveless floral dress, arms crossed, and looking confidently into the camera

In 1988.

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12.Tom Cruise at 39:

Tom Cruise wearing a white shirt, standing at an event

In 2001.

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13.Glenn Close at 39:

Glenn Close and Richard Dreyfuss smile, posing together. Glenn wears an elegant evening dress, and Richard is dressed in a tuxedo

In 1986.

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14.Elvis Presley at 39:

Elvis Presley singing into a microphone while wearing a white jumpsuit adorned with decorative elements and a large belt

In 1974.

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15.Paul Rudd at 39:

Paul Rudd at a red carpet event, wearing a dark suit with a tie, smiling for the camera

In 2008.

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16.Oprah at 39:

Oprah Winfrey holds an Emmy award, wearing an elegant, tailored dress, smiling in front of a curtain backdrop

In 1993.

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17.Frank Sinatra at 39:

Frank Sinatra, in a checkered suit, leans forward with his arms crossed, looking directly at the camera

In 1954.

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18.Harrison Ford at 39:

A shirtless Harrison Ford wearing a cap, outdoors, holding a book or paper

In 1981.

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19.Cameron Diaz at 39:

Cameron Diaz is smiling and speaking into a microphone on stage, wearing a black blazer with a lace detail showing underneath

In 2011.

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20.Sir Elton John at 39:

Elton John performing in a star-patterned coat, wearing a wig with spiky hair

In 1986.

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21.Dame Helen Mirren at 39:

Woman with curly hair wearing a lace camisole, looking pensively

In 1984.

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22.Kim Cattrall at 39:

Kim Cattrall smiles while wearing a black dress with a plunging neckline and a diamond necklace at a red carpet event

In 1995.

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23.Cher at 39:

Cher with curly hair, wearing a floral-patterned vest over a black top, gazing directly at the camera

In 1985.

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24.Cristano Ronaldo at 39:

Cristiano Ronaldo stands on a soccer field, wearing an Al-Nassr jersey, with hands on hips and a focused expression

In 2024.

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25.Christopher Walken at 39:

Nancy Allen and Christopher Walken at an event, Nancy wearing a patterned dress and dark blazer, Christopher in a dark blazer and light pants, both holding drinks

In 1982.

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26.Barbra Streisand at 39:

Barbra Streisand is seen wearing a hat, a round-neck top, and a black vest with a necklace in this image

In 1981.

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27.Al Pacino at 39:

Al Pacino smiles while wearing a tailored jacket and scarf. Another person behind him holds a camera, wearing a hat and colorful scarf

In 1979.

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28.Serena Williams at 39:

Serena Williams is playing tennis on a clay court, wearing a sleeveless, pleated dress and a headband. She is focused on hitting the incoming tennis ball

In 2021.

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29.Shakira at 39:

Gerard Piqué and Shakira pose on the red carpet with their two children. Gerard is in a suit, Shakira in a fur coat and sparkly dress

In 2016.

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30.Sir Ian McKellen at 39:

Ian McKellen is seen smoking a cigarette, sitting contemplatively with one hand behind his head. He is wearing a patterned shirt

In 1978.

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31.Donald Trump at 39:

Donald Trump wearing a suit and tie, seated, and speaking or attending a meeting

In 1985.

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32.Sir Anthony Hopkins at 39:

Unknown people at a formal event. The man is wearing a tuxedo and bow tie, and the woman has curly hair and is dressed elegantly

In 1976.

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33.Jack Nicholson at 39:

Jack Nicholson in a candid moment, dressed in a casual jacket and shirt, speaking

In 1976.

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34.Dame Julie Andrews at 39:

Actress in a Marie Antoinette-inspired costume with elaborate wig and period dress, posing with hands clasped under chin

In 1974.

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35.Dame Judi Dench at 39:

Judi Dench sits on a brick wall, holding a teacup, in a belted shirt and light-colored pants, with ivy-covered walls in the background

In 1973.

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36.James Earl Jones at 39:

I don't know who the person is. They are wearing glasses and a patterned traditional garment, with a serious expression, in front of a circular backdrop

In 1970.

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37.Jessica Lange at 39:

A person with short, blond hair poses in an off-the-shoulder, elegant black dress, smiling towards the camera

In 1988.

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38.Courteney Cox at 39:

Courteney Cox wearing a sleeveless, deep V-neck black dress and a pendant necklace

In 2003.

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39.Nicolas Cage at 39:

Nicolas Cage stands in front of an Oscar statue, wearing a patterned button-up shirt and jeans

In 2003.

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40.Goldie Hawn at 39:

Goldie Hawn, wearing a fur coat, holds a long-stemmed rose and smiles at a formal event

In 1984.

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41.Avril Lavigne at 39:

Avril Lavigne wearing a black wide-brim hat, black blouse, and a long shimmering coat stands in front of a backdrop with "Elie Saab" text

In 2024.

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42.Lisa Kudrow at 39:

Lisa Kudrow smiles while wearing a black blazer and a statement necklace at a Saks Fifth Avenue event

In 2002.

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43.Bruce Springsteen at 39:

Bruce Springsteen and Sting sit next to each other, dressed in casual blazers at an outdoor event

In 1988.

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44.Lenny Kravitz at 39:

Lenny Kravitz wearing sunglasses, a black vest, and a distinctive snake-patterned strap over his shoulder. A person with blonde hair stands in the background

In 2003.

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45.Christina Aguilera at 39:

Christina Aguilera on the red carpet, wearing a beaded, textured outfit with a headscarf and pearl necklace

In 2019.

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46.Justin Timberlake at 39:

Justin Timberlake in a plaid shirt and beanie, and Jimmy Fallon in a black shirt, appearing in a video call from their respective kitchens

In 2020.

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47.Sandra Bullock at 39:

Sandra Bullock in an elegant, embellished dress at a BAFTA event, smiling in front of a backdrop with BAFTA's mask logo

In 2003.

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48.David Letterman at 39:

A person, wearing a polo shirt and holding an Emmy award in one hand and a bag in the other, smiles widely with a cigar in their mouth

In 1986.

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49.Jessica Simpson at 39:

Jessica Simpson in a stylish, black, knee-length dress with lace details. She holds a small clutch and walks confidently on a city sidewalk

In 2019.

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50.Paris Hilton at 39:

Paris Hilton on the red carpet at the American Music Awards, wearing a sparkling silver dress and holding a matching glittery clutch

In 2020.

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51.Jake Gyllenhaal at 39:

Jake Gyllenhaal smiles while seated, wearing a light-colored sweater, during an interview

In 2019.

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52.Sarah Jessica Parker at 39:

Sarah Jessica Parker smiles while holding an Emmy award, wearing a strapless black lace dress

In 2004.

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53.Aaron Paul at 39:

Aaron Paul and Lauren Parsekian at a formal event. Aaron is in a classic tuxedo, while Lauren wears an elegant deep V-neck black gown and holds a clutch

In 2018.

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54.Jennifer Aniston at 39:

Jennifer Aniston smiling and waving, wearing a black outfit at an outdoor event

In 2008.

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55.Jason Momoa at 39:

Jason Momoa humorously posing with arms outstretched, wearing a shiny, open, flowing robe, and black pants. The setting appears to be a comedic or theatrical stage

In 2018.

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56.Jennifer Lopez at 39:

Jennifer Lopez attends an event wearing an elegant, off-shoulder black dress. She is facing the camera, with a neutral expression

In 2008.

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57.John Travolta at 39:

John Travolta in a suit and patterned tie with a burgundy sweater vest, hands in pockets, standing indoors near a Tristar movie poster

In 1993.

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58.Idris Elba at 39:

Idris Elba smiles while wearing a blue suit and tie at a red carpet event

In 2011.

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59.Gwyneth Paltrow at 39:

Gwyneth Paltrow smiles while wearing a black lace dress

In 2011.

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60.Ryan Reynolds at 39:

Ryan Reynolds sits smiling in a casual jacket, holding a microphone during an event

In 2015.

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61.Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson at 39:

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson wearing a sleeveless graphic tee, revealing a detailed tattoo on his left arm, appears to be speaking or performing at an event

In 2011.

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62.Nicole Kidman at 39:

Nicole Kidman on the red carpet in a form-fitting, shimmering dress and high heels

In 2006.

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63.Tyra Banks at 39:

Tyra Banks smiling at an event, wearing a strapless black dress and long, gold earrings

In 2012.

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64.Marlon Brando at 39:

A man buried up to his neck in sand stares directly at the camera as a seagull stands on his head in a beach setting

In 1963.

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65.And lastly, Madonna at 39:

Madonna at a red carpet event, wearing a low-cut black dress and black gloves, with blonde hair styled straight

In 1997.

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