We often think of celebrities as these super-powerful A-listers who are too busy walking the red carpet, going to events, and dating other equally famous celebs. But we seem to forget that like most of us, they have a past too. Not only did they go on dates, but they also had full-blown relationships and even marriages before they achieved mega-fame. Here are 8 epic throwbacks to some of our favorite celebs and their relationships from before they became famous.
Beyonce
Queen Bey and Lyndall Locke made one adorable couple way before she even dreamed of becoming a star. According to some sources, the relationship ended when he made the mistake of cheating on her. He now refers to himself as the “Dumbest Man on Earth” and we’re pretty sure many in the “Beyhive” agree. But Jay-Z is probably super grateful for his slip up.
Bradley Cooper
Unsurprisingly, Bradley Cooper was a total hit with the ladies even back when he was in college. His long locks were pretty hard to forget back in his Georgetown years. We’re sure Bradley must’ve had a ton of practice dating on and off before making his debut on the iconic TV show, “Sex and the City”.
Taylor Swift
We all know that T-Swift has plenty of exes. And she’s not afraid to let her fans know what she thinks of them. Sam Armstrong dated the beautiful blonde all throughout high school, but the relationship didn’t last. There are rumors that Sam cheated on her, which gave her inspiration for her hit song, “Should’ve Said No” in 2006.
Sofia Vergara
Sofia might play Gloria Pritchett, a woman surrounded by family drama on the hit TV show, “Modern Family” but the drama isn’t just limited on screen. When she was 18, Sofia married her high school sweetheart, Joe Gonzalez. The couple of lovebirds had a great relationship for a while. They even had a son named Manolo, but the pair divorced a year later.
Woody Harrelson
Woody was known as a total jokester even back in the day, and that included personal relationships too. He once even married the daughter of playwright Neil Simon as a joke. For some that might be taking things a bit too far, but it hasn’t stopped him from getting women to fall for him left and right.
Jimmy Fallon
Before Jimmy Fallon became Hollywood’s favorite TV host, he was just a clean-cut kid. We can’t help but wonder if his prom date knew that she was dancing with someone who would one day be making Americans laugh every night on his own comedy show?
Blake Lively
We can’t get enough of Blake and Ryan Reynolds’ fun-loving relationship. But before this couple of lovebirds became an iconic Hollywood duo, Blake dated fellow actor, Kelly Blatz. They appeared in the horror film, “Simon Says” but the relationship didn’t last. They split up in 2007, which was right around the time she was cast to play Serena van der Woodsen on “Gossip Girl,” a role that made her a household name.
Usher
Usher has been charming the ladies ever since his high school days. One Twitter user confessed she used to date the rapper/dancer back in the day. We wonder if it was his impressive dance moves, his dreamy eyes, or his incredible voice that won her over. Or, you know…all of the above!
