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Aging’s an interesting thing and a great equalizer—you probably won’t notice the small changes that happen to you over the weeks, months, and years from your day-to-day glances in the mirror. However, the moment that you take a step back and compare yourself as you are now to a photo from before, you realize just how much the flow of time affects us all. And our beloved celebrities feel it just as much as we do.

Ard Gelinck, a Dutch graphic designer, photoshops well-known actors, musicians, and other celebrities side-by-side with their younger selves in cool poses and gives us a unique glance at just how much they’ve changed over the years. With over a decade of experience working with Photoshop on the ‘Then and Now’ series, Ard has amassed a loyal following on Instagram, with over 290k people eagerly awaiting his next post.

Scroll down to check out some of Ard’s fantastic new celeb comparison images, upvote the ones that you enjoyed the most, and be sure to let us know which ones you love the most, dear Pandas. In the mood for some more of the graphic designer’s masterpieces? Well, you’re in luck! Check out our previous features of Ard’s work here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4.

I had a friendly chat with Ard and he told me that he's nowhere near to running out of ideas for his project. "There are millions of photos from those celebs so the combinations are endless, you just have to see it," Ard told Bored Panda that this is what keeps him passionate. You'll find the full interview with Ard below, so be sure to read on. Oh, and a small spoiler warning: celebrities absolutely love Ard's work!

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I was curious to find out how Ard decides what image to work on. He revealed that current events can influence this. "Sometimes, I react to a news item, a birthday, or day of death and then post an edit of that celeb as an honor or celebration," he shared with Bored Panda.

What's more, the graphic designer gave Bored Panda a sneak peek into his work process and how various stars have reacted to his compositions. Ard told me that, on average, he spends an hour on any particular image. However, that time can decrease or increase depending on the complexity and type of the photos used. Sometimes, the time can drop down to half an hour or rise to two or even three hours. "That depends a lot on the photos. Sometimes it takes me longer to search than to make it."

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Ard noted that he makes all of his images with Adobe Photoshop which he learned to use all by himself. "You have to buy that software and just begin and try and practice a lot until, in my case, you have the luck that a lot of people like it," he shared some advice with those of you Pandas who might want to follow in his footsteps.

"I love the reactions from all over the world and see and read how it can make people smile and make them even emotional sometimes," Ard said that he adores how his images affect people. "Also the list of celebs who shared my work is getting longer and longer. The biggest stars like Madonna, Sylvester Stallone, Tom Jones, Michael Douglas, Tina Turner, Rob Lowe, Gary Barlow, Ricky Gervais, and Snoop Dogg have all shared my creations and that also keeps me excited and gives me the energy to keep on doing this."

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Macaulay Culkin

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This isn't the first time that Ard spoke with Bored Panda about his project. “The 'Then and Now' series is quite old when you consider that me and my brother made the first image for it about 10 years ago," Ard told Bored Panda in an earlier interview. After a successful debut in the Netherlands, Ard widened his gaze and set his sights on celebs who are known all around the globe.

"About 5 years ago, I edited pictures for a lot of Dutch celebrities and it was a success, so I then started working with foreign celebrity photos. The first one was Madonna, and she even posted my image on her own Instagram."

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You’d be hard-pressed to find a celebrity that Ard hasn’t photoshopped yet. I know that he’s done a few of my favorites already: Keanu Reeves, Matt LeBlanc, Daniel Radcliffe, and others. "When I think about it, the list is quite impressive," the graphic designer said.

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Joaquin Phoenix

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When it comes to deciding what kind of pose Ard wants the celebrities to be in, he considers a wide variety of factors. “I'm trying to find one where they're standing next to each other,” he said that he prefers the younger and older selves to be closer together.

According to Ard, his project resonates with so many people because people enjoy getting nostalgic and thinking about the old days when their fave stars were still young.

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Dwayne Johnson

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Angela B
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Much prefer him now and huge respect for how his appears devoted to his wife and family

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George Clooney

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Tres D
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He is one of the most overrated actors ever! He basically plays the same character in everything he does.

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Earlier, I’d spoken about actors aging gracefully with LA-based celeb expert Mike Sington. He told Bored Panda that celebrities ought to embrace the changes that come with time and should strive to age naturally.

“I’ve said this a million times, and I’ll say it again. The best way to age gracefully is to just age gracefully! Once an actor starts with facial cosmetic work, whether it is surgery or fillers, it physically affects their ability to work as an effective actor. An actor needs natural facial expression, and once that’s altered, it’s almost always noticeable and can actually end a career,” Mike told me.

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Madonna

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Monty Is Fiennes
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was a diehard fan when she was on the left... by the time the right came along, i didn't even listen to her anymore....Left Madonna, you are the only one for me.....

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Rutger Hauer

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George Michael

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Angela B
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another quiet contributor to some worthy causes. May he Rest in Peace

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Prince

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Angela B
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Genius. Gone too soon. Have been a huge fan since before Purple Rain. It still breaks my heart that he is gone.

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Scarlett Johansson

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Zophra
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think she had a nose job. In fact one of the things I admire her for is the fact her nose ISN'T perfect.

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Goldie Hawn

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Vicky Z
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She looks so much like Kate Hudson on the younger version! (Edit: obviously should have said that i know it's her daughter!! Obviously!)

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Snoop Dogg

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Jennifer Aniston

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Delta the hybrid
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tbh, she still looks great, it's like she found the fountain of youth or something

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James Hetfield

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Lotus Flower
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He looks amazing for as hard a he’s been on his body. His voice is unchanged. So glad I grew up in the 80s w these guys in my stereo.

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Courteney Cox

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Rabbit Carrot
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love CC but she’s had far too much plastic surgery. Shame as she was the prettiest of the 3 Friends girls.

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Harry Styles

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Richard Gere

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Britney Spears

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Nicole Kidman

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Angela B
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Although I certainly wish her no harm nor ill will, the amount of botox/fillers is ridiculous. No facial expressions whatsoever as a result.

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Jimmy Fallon

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Kate Middleton

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Elvis Presley

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Angelina & Angelina

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Emmanuel ‘Webster’ Lewis

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Cher

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Shelli Aderman
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love me some Cher! I just wish that all of these freaking rock icons would be allowed to have the self esteem that would enable growing old naturally! Sigh.

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Michael Jackson

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Sharon Stone

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John Mcenroe

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Kim Wilde

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Read an article where she spontaneously sang kids in america on London tube.

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Oprah

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Jennifer Aniston

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Isabela Ivan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I try but fail to understand what is so special about her. I even preferred Janice over her. Even în other films...she s not a lady to remember

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Melanie C

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Ralph Macchio

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From The Karate Kid to Hilda's boyfriend Archie in Ugly Betty!

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Courteney Cox

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Lionel Messi

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ggus44
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't want to sound mean, but the young one reminds me of Jim Carrey in Dumb & Dumber

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The Breakfast Club

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The Weeknd!

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Willem-Alexander Of The Netherlands

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Mieke Sorée
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The 'now' should be a more recent picture of him with a beard. That suits him very well!

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Kylie Minogue

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Mark Owen

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Justin Bieber

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Jessica Mae
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

little one looks like a lezbo older looks like a smelly stank puss

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Ant & Dec

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His Royal Highness Prince Charles

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Oogiebogieaugiedaddy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a homely man. Princess Diana was so gorgeous! He didn't deserve her. So Charles got what he wanted. He and Camilla look just alike. Their heads are elongated and she is as homely as her husband. No doubt about it, they look alike and that is not a compliment!!!

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Marco Van Basten

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Carlo Boszhard

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Jamie Westland

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Billie Eilish

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Mieke Fabry
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what's the old one? the pic with the green hair or the other one?

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