35 Throwback Photos Of Hispanic and Latinx Celebs At The Start Of Their Career Vs What They Look Like Now
Shakira looks like she hasn't aged a day and she's not the only one we can say that about today.
Sophia
- Published in Film & TV
Don't try to deny it—but Hollywood, the entertainment industry, and the United States, in general, would be pretty dull and boring if it weren't for the presence of our favorite Hispanic and Latinx celebrities. Just think of Shakira, Ricky Martin, and Jennifer Lopez among all other celebs; the music industry just wouldn't be the same without them!
Fergie, Tori Kelly, Victoria Justice, and Linda Perry also belong to the long list of celebrities that have a Latinx or Hispanic background. It may not be big of a deal to some people, but it truly means everything for every aspiring Latinx/Hispanic talent out there, since these are all icons of success in a usually White-concentrated industry.
In Hollywood movies and TV shows, proper presentation of Latinx or Hispanic culture is important, and it's a good thing that more and more entertainment works nowadays see to it that we get enough inclusivity and diversity to show. There is no question about how much Latin culture has shaped the entertainment sector of Hollywood, and it also has contributed significantly to the U.S. culture throughout the years.
One great thing about these celebs is that they also make sure to give back to their roots, no matter how much success they have already gathered throughout the years. J-Lo, Jessica Alba, and Selena Gomez are just some of our favorite Latinas who participate in passion projects and help out communities in need, using the privilege and power they worked hard for over the years.
That being said, these people are also a reminder that every successful person still started out small, and given their background, these celebs had to work twice as hard to gain recognition—but it wouldn't be all possible without their oozing talent and dedication to make it work. Here are some Latinx and Hispanic celebs at the start of their career vs where they are now:
1. Ricky Martin in the '80s:
Bolivar Arellano / WireImage / Getty ImagesRicky Martin now:
Lionel Hahn / Getty Images2. Pedro Pascal in 2005:
Brad Barket / Getty ImagesPedro Pascal now:
Jamie Mccarthy / WireImage / Getty Images3. Shakira in 1999:
Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesShakira now:
Instagram4. Cardi B in 2016:
Paras Griffin / Getty ImagesCardi B now:
She has a Dominican father and a Trinidadian mother of African and Spanish descent.
Instagram5. J Balvin in 2012:
Rodrigo Varela / Getty ImagesJ Balvin now:
Angela Weiss / AFP via Getty Images6. Jennifer Lopez in 1992:
Ron Davis / Getty ImagesJennifer Lopez now:
Emma Mcintyre / WireImage / Getty Images7. Eiza González in 2008:
Victor Chavez / WireImage / Getty ImagesEiza González now:
Alexander Tamargo / Getty Images for Universal Pictures8. Pitbull in 2004:
Orlando Garcia / Getty ImagesPitbull now:
Phillip Faraone / Getty Images for Gateway Celebrity Fight Night Foundation9. Ariana DeBose in 2006:
Bryan Bedder / Getty ImagesAriana DeBose now:
Doug Peters - Pa Images / PA Images via Getty Images10. Maluma in 2013:
David Becker / WireImage / Getty ImagesMaluma now:
Instagram11. Tessa Thompson in 2005:
Jeffrey Mayer / WireImage / Getty ImagesTessa Thompson now:
Karwai Tang / Getty ImagesSalma Hayek in 1990:
Salma Hayek was born in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico
Art Zelin / Getty ImagesSalma Hayek now:
Karwai Tang / WireImage / Getty ImagesAubrey Plaza in 2009:
Michael Bezjian / WireImage / Getty ImagesAubrey Plaza now:
Momodu Mansaray / WireImage / Getty Images14. Oscar Isaac in 2005:
Peter Kramer / Getty ImagesOscar Isaac now:
Jesse Grant / Getty Images for Disney15. Sofia Vergara in 1999:
Jim Smeal / Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesSofia Vergara now:
Frazer Harrison / Getty Images16. Becky G in 2012:
Gregg Deguire / WireImage / Getty ImagesBecky G now:
Unique Nicole / Getty Images17. Rosario Dawson in 1998:
Jim Spellman / WireImage / Getty ImagesRosario Dawson now:
Amy Sussman / Getty Images for Deadline Hollywood18. Alejandro Fernández in 1998:
Arnaldo Magnani / Getty ImagesAlejandro Fernández now:
Gabe Ginsberg / Getty Images19. Mariah Carey in 1992:
Paul Natkin / WireImage / Getty ImagesMariah Carey now:
Instagram20. Rosie Perez in 1987:
Soul Train / Soul Train via Getty ImagesRosie Perez now:
Doug Peters - Pa Images / PA Images via Getty Images21. John Leguizamo in 1986:
Nbc / NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesJohn Leguizamo now:
Arturo Holmes / Getty Images22. Edward James Olmos in the early '80s:
Nbc / NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesEdward James Olmos now:
Axelle / FilmMagic / Getty Images23. Gina Torres in 2001:
L. Cohen / WireImage / Getty ImagesL. Cohen / WireImage / Getty ImagesGina Torres now:
Jc Olivera / Getty Images for iHeartRadio24. Adrienne Eliza Houghton in 2000:
Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesAdrienne Eliza Houghton now:
Stefanie Keenan / Getty Images for CUYANA25. Rita Moreno in 1956:
Bettmann / Bettmann Archive / Getty ImagesRita Moreno now:
David Livingston / Getty Images26. Danny Trejo in 1997:
Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesDanny Trejo now:
David Livingston / Getty Images27. Stephanie Beatriz in 2009:
Ryan Miller / Getty ImagesStephanie Beatriz now:
David Livingston / FilmMagic / Getty Images28. America Ferrera in 2002:
Frederick M. Brown / Getty ImagesAmerica Ferrera now:
Tommaso Boddi / Getty Images for Netflix29. Michelle Rodriguez in 2000:
Jeff Katz / Getty ImagesMichelle Rodriguez now:
Phillip Faraone / Getty Images30. Lin-Manuel Miranda in 2007:
Mychal Watts / WireImage / Getty ImagesLin-Manuel Miranda now:
Jamie Mccarthy / Getty Images31. Andy Garcia in 1988:
Ron Galella, Ltd. / Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesAndy Garcia now:
Axelle / FilmMagic / Getty Images32. Wilson Cruz in 1994:
Abc Photo Archives / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty ImagesWilson Cruz now:
Instagram33. Y'lan Noel in 2013:
Ilya S. Savenok / Getty ImagesY'lan Noel now:
Jim Spellman / WireImage / Getty Images34. Mario Lopez in the late '80s:
Both of Mario Lopez's parents were immigrants from Mexico.
Nbc / NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesMario Lopez now:
Paul Archuleta / Getty Images35. Zoe Saldaña in 2000:
Rj Capak / WireImage / Getty ImagesZoe Saldaña now:
Araya Doheny / Getty Images for RCGD GlobalLet this be a good reminder that these icons have truly come a long way, and they deserve every kind of blessing that comes along their path because even at the height of their success, they never fail to look back and embrace their roots. They have played pivotal roles in the pop culture industry, and their impact will always last forever!
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