Social media has recently embraced a trend of posting side-by-side pictures of yourself in 2009 (or thereabouts) and in 2019, to show the world how life has treated you over the years.
We thought we’d do a round-up of notable LGBTQs, Instagram faves and more who have been taking part in the “How hard did aging hit you?” challenge, aka the “10 Year Challenge.”
Maybe it’s me, but I think most folks look way better with the additional decade than before.
There are posts that are humorous, and some definitely inspiring.
Scrolling through the side-by-side pics, there are folks who seem to have seriously age-defying genes (or are very good at FaceTune), and some are literally different people.
Maybe you love it, maybe you hate it? Let’s take a look.
Eliad Cohen looked great in swim suit ten years ago, but the “Papa Party” prez is just that much hotter today.
2009 VS 2019 20 VS 30 Have I changed a lot in these 10 years? #howharddidaginghityouchallenge
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Austin Wolf reminisces of the days when he was “young, small and cute.” He was certainly cute, but we think he’s totally hotter now. #Daddy
Long long ago in land far far away. I was young, small and cute. Lol
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Fitness trainer Joel Green barely looks any older, although he’s rocking that beard:
Laverne Cox shows she’s like a fine wine, just getting better with age:
Ok getting in on the fun. #tenyearchallenge. #howharddidaginghityouch #TransIsBeautiful
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Fitness hottie Bremen Menelli has totally transformed since 2009:
Transformed! 2009-2019 What do you guys think? . . . . . . . #10yearschallenge
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Jim Newman went even further back than 10 years because he wanted to give as close a matchup as possible. “Save a horse…”
Dan Tai literally went from boy to man. Man, did he ever!
Out actor Luke Evans (Beauty and the Beast) reminds us that age is just a number, and he wears his well:
Trans musician and model Jaimie Wilson admits life’s journey took a different route in his #10yearchallenge:
Fitness trainer Austen Gravett demonstrates that a few years, some gym time and a good barber can be a recipe for hotness:
Beefy fitness model Quin Bruce rocked a shag haircut back in the day, but he’s totes woofilicious now:
Olympian Caitlyn Jenner gives you #TenYearChallenge realness with a message of encouraging folks to “Be authentic to yourself:”
Now THAT is a #10YearChallenge Be authentic to yourself
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And then there’s superstar Mariah Carey, who admits she really doesn’t get the point of the ten year challenge. Writes Mimi, “Time is not something I acknowledge.”
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Most of these guys look
Most of these guys look better now. Though, a couple of these thirsty "instahunks" need to go away completely.
What’s with all the facial
What's with all the facial hair on men now? It looks like shit, and makes them look older. Are they just too lazy to shave?