Australian stars look unrecognisable in high school

They’re some of Australia’s most famous names. 

And despite being easily recognisable nowadays, back in high school they looked a little different. 

From having curly blonde locks and freckles, to being a fresh-faced teen with a different name, the likes of Liam Hemsworth and Iggy Azalea look completely different in their adorable yearbook photos. 

 

From curly blonde locks and freckles to a fresh-faced teen with a different name: Australia’s biggest stars look barely recognisable in high school photos (pictured: Liam Hemsworth)

Familiar face! The Hunger Games star Liam, 27, is known for his brooding good looks and dark hair (Pictured in 2016)

Familiar face! The Hunger Games star Liam, 27, is known for his brooding good looks and dark hair (Pictured in 2016)

The Hunger Games star Liam, 27, is known for his brooding good looks and dark hair and beard, but in high school had a curly blonde mane and light freckles. 

He and his famous brothers, Chris Hemsworth and Luke Hemsworth, grew up in Melbourne before their family moved to Phillip Island. 

Rapper Iggy – who grew up in Byron Bay – had long blonde locks and pale skin, and went by the name of Amethyst Kelly. 

So young! Rapper Iggy Azalea (pictured) - who grew up in Byron Bay - had long blonde locks and pale skin, and went by the name of Amethyst Kelly

So young! Rapper Iggy Azalea (pictured) – who grew up in Byron Bay – had long blonde locks and pale skin, and went by the name of Amethyst Kelly

She's gone places: Iggy attended Mullumbimby High Shool, and she dropped out of school at 16 to head to the US to chase her career

She’s gone places: Iggy attended Mullumbimby High Shool, and she dropped out of school at 16 to head to the US to chase her career

'Denying it is lame!' The US-based star, 27, has been open about changing her appearance and has admitted to having a nose job and a breast enlargement (seen L in 2012 and R in 2017)

'Denying it is lame!' The US-based star, 27, has been open about changing her appearance and has admitted to having a nose job and a breast enlargement (seen L in 2012 and R in 2017)

‘Denying it is lame!’ The US-based star, 27, has been open about changing her appearance and has admitted to having a nose job and a breast enlargement (seen L in 2012 and R in 2017)

Iggy attended Mullumbimby High Shool, and she dropped out of school at 16 to head to the US to chase her career. 

She has since gone on to produce hits including Fancy and Work. 

The US-based star, 27, has been open about changing her appearance and has admitted to having a nose job and a breast enlargement. 

She previously told Seventeen magazine: ‘Denying it is lame!’

Iggy did say she did not plan to completely change herself, adding: ‘It’s important to remember you can’t change everything. You can never be perfect.’

The curvaceous musician has also had to deny getting butt implants. 

Curvy! The curvaceous musician has also had to deny getting butt implants

Curvy! The curvaceous musician has also had to deny getting butt implants

Sweet: Another star, former Neighbours actress Margot Robbie, 27, had dark hair in high school (pictured top R in a school play)

Sweet: Another star, former Neighbours actress Margot Robbie, 27, had dark hair in high school (pictured top R in a school play)

Another star, former Neighbours actress Margot Robbie, 27, had dark hair in high school, and attended Somerset College in Queensland, where she appeared in plays. 

The late Heath Ledger meanwhile, has dark blonde hair in a sweet high school snap, from his time at Perth’s Guildford Grammar School.

The actor – who is known for roles in 10 Things I Hate About You and The Dark Knight – tragically died in January 2008 at his home in New York, from accidental intoxication from prescription drugs.  

Golden girl! Margot is pictured in 2016 and now has blonde hair

Golden girl! Margot is pictured in 2016 and now has blonde hair

Looking back: The late Heath Ledger meanwhile, has dark blonde hair in a sweet high school snap, from his time at Perth's Guildford Grammar School

Looking back: The late Heath Ledger meanwhile, has dark blonde hair in a sweet high school snap, from his time at Perth’s Guildford Grammar School

Meanwhile, local reality star Matty ‘J’ Johnson, 30, looks barely recognisable in high school photos, and can be seen as a lanky school boy with curly hair and acne. 

The Bachelor recently told The Daily Telegraph: ‘I was pretty skinny and weedy in high school – I had really bad acne as well,’ he said.

‘I had to go to a lady to see my skin. I also had a growth spurt really quickly and so I was kind of gangly and with pimples.

The self-described ‘slow boomer’ added that he once lacked confidence when it came to dating. 

Fan-favourite: The actor - who is known for roles in 10 Things I Hate About You and The Dark Knight - tragically died in January 2008

Fan-favourite: The actor – who is known for roles in 10 Things I Hate About You and The Dark Knight – tragically died in January 2008

Is that you? Meanwhile, local reality star Matty 'J' Johnson, 30, looks barely recognisable in high school photos (L)

Is that you? Meanwhile, local reality star Matty 'J' Johnson, 30, looks barely recognisable in high school photos (L)

Is that you? Meanwhile, local reality star Matty ‘J’ Johnson, 30, looks barely recognisable in high school photos (L)

 

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