Instagram Artist Makes Mashup Photos Of Celebrities Visiting Their Younger Selves

If you could go back in time and tell your younger self something, what would it be? It’s a question most of us have pondered at some point. But since there don’t appear to be any time-travel mechanisms on the horizon anytime soon, would you settle for something a little more grounded? Like, say, a picture of you and your younger self hanging out? That’s what artist Ard Gelinck creates on his Instagram account @ardgelinck. Specifically, he gives this treatment to the photos of celebrities and other public figures, and his work is pretty impressive.

Start seeing double with these 11 examples of Ard’s stellar work. (Any ages listed are as of the time of writing; mid 2020.)

11. Christina Applegate

This beloved actress celebrates her 48th birthday this year.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAqYVrRj4u-/

10. Mark Hamill

This absolute icon of geek culture is 68 years old.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_w3L5RjECp/

9. Bob Dylan

This ceaselessly innovative musician is 79 years old.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAkQwitDDii/

8. Ariana Grande

This pop superstar is currently 26.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAigwbyDHcY/

7. Madonna

This one-name musical phenomenon is 61.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAfpP9dDR5I/

6. Naomi Campbell

This enterprising model and actress is celebrating her 50th birthday this year.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAfL7MOjxbZ/

5. Mary-Kate & Ashley Olson

These lifelong performers are now 33.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAa7-C3DA-v/

4. Cher

One of the most well known names in music history, Cher is currently 74 years old.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAZuesWDjoB/

3. George Clooney

This longtime A-lister is now 59.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_2UGVnDhVo/

2. Tina Turner

This musical legend is celebrating her 80th birthday.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAVxCWCjJgR/

1. Emma Watson

This much beloved actress and activist is now 30 years old.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-_cWIRj7Jz/

Honestly, I don’t know what I would say to my younger self if I could go back. Probably something true but unhelpful like, “it’s going to be easier and harder than you think.” At which point my younger self would probably punch me in the face. Maybe I’ll just try this photoshop thing instead.

What would you say to your younger self if you had the chance?

Tell us in the comments.