Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall is TOTALLY unrecognisable in a new throwback pic
It looks nothing like her!
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 10th Sep 2018 Last updated 13th Nov 2019
Whilst Little Mix fans are getting SUPER excited over the prospect of 'LM5' dropping very soon, band member Jade Thirlwall has decided to post some hilarious snaps to Instagram showing herself as a young girl, looking TOTALLY unrecognisable. Posting two photos, Jade captioned them, 'ok but I started the highlighter trend before it was even a thing don’t @ me'. sic
The first photo shows the Little Mix singer with her hair tied back with a silver Alice band, wearing a black top with silver lines across it, whilst she is tentatively waving. Meanwhile, the second photo is a close-up of her face, which appears to be covered with 'smeared' make-up! Aww Jade!
Fans have been quick to comment on the newly-emerged photos saying, 'Aww what a cutie ❤️', 'Oh my goodness... 😂😂😂😂😂', 'What a trendsetting QUEEN' and 'Lmfao. 😭😂😂'.
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Young Jade looks COMPLETELY different now, with the singer recently unveiling a new hairstyle. In August, Jade posted a series of photos to her Instagram followers saying, 'Lady and the Tramp realness 🐶'. In the photos she debuted a choppy, side-swept fringe as her hair is styled in loose waves.
Jade, along with her group mates, Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson and Leigh-Anne Pinnock rose to fame after winning The X Factor back in 2011, since then they have gone on to have many Number 1 albums and singles. See how they, and many other celebrities have transformed below.
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Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall is TOTALLY unrecognisable in a new throwback pic
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Jonathan Tapper, now
But with the help of a diet plan, Jonathan was able to lose a whopping three stone in just 12 weeks, and six inches off his waist!
Swipe through to see the most amazing celebrity transformations of all time...
Little Mix, then
Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jesy Nelson and Jade Thirlwall looked very young in 2011 after winning The X Factor. To be fair, they were all teenagers at the time!
Little Mix, now
Now the biggest girl band on the planet, the girls look fantastic!
Calvin Harris, then
Scottish DJ Calvin Harris pictured here in 2009. Sorry Calvin, but we're not sure that look would be Acceptable In The 80s - OR now.
Calvin Harris, now
The 'One Kiss' hit-maker transformed into an A-list hunk, and has dated the likes of Taylor Swift and Rita Ora. Twit twoo!
Cheryl, then
Girls Aloud singer Cheryl was just a fresh-faced teenager when she auditioned for Popstars: The Rivals in 2002.
Cheryl, now
She's now an on-trend and super-glamorous mum-of-one, even walking the red carpet at a London Fashion Week show.
Justin Bieber, then
Little Justin Bieber was just a Baby when he burst onto the scene in 2009...
Justin Bieber, now
These days, he's of course grown up - but he looks pretty much the same! Apart from the fact that he no longer has the signature Bieber hairstyle, of course.
Rihanna, then
A young Rihanna in 2005...
Rihanna, now
The still cheeky Fenty grin is still there, and Rihanna continues to defy the aging process.
Matthew Lewis, then
Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis starred in the film series as Neville Longbottom from 2001 to the last film in 2011, here pictured in 2004 at the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban premiere.
Matthew Lewis, now
Matthew grew up into such a good-looking chap that the makeup department on the Potter films had to try and make him less attractive in the later films, even spawning the phrase 'Longbottomed'.
Miley Cyrus, then
Miley Cyrus in her Hannah Montana days...
Miley Cyrus, now
She may have gone through various transformations, but Miley is still recognisable.
Gareth Gates, then
Pop Idol contestant Gareth Gates on the show back in 2001...
Gareth Gates, now
Here in 2017, he showing off his muscular physique alongside his girlfriend Faye Brookes.
Katy Perry, then
Katy Perry rocking long black hair in 2004...
Katy Perry, now
And showing off her shorter, blonde pixie cut in 2017.
Chris Pratt, then
Jurassic Park actor Chris Pratt back in 2008...
Chris Pratt, now
Shed the pounds and now has a slimmer physique.
Kylie Jenner, then
A fresh faced Kylie Jenner in 2008...
Kylie Jenner, now
Now rocking a platinum blonde 'do at the age of 21 in November 2018.
Zac Efron, then
Zac Efron in his High School Musical days back in 2007...
Zac Efron
10 years later, he was looking incredibly dapper at the Australian premiere for The Greatest Showman in 2017 - even sporting a 'tache.
Justin Timberlake, then
JT rocking his epic tight curls with frosted tips back in 2000...
Justin Timberlake, now
He's so much more grown-up in September 2018 whilst performing in Las Vegas.
Johnny Vegas, then
TV personality Johnny Vegas, real name Michael Pennington, is well known for his larger frame.
Johnny Vegas, now
But in 2018, he revealed that he'd lost two stone.
Jack Ryder, then
Jack Ryder, AKA Jamie Mitchell from EastEnders, was a noughties heartthrob if ever there was one.
Jack Ryder, now
In 2018, Jack was announced to be joining Holby City - and look at him now!
Jonathan Tapper, then
Gogglebox's Jonathan Tapper was 21st 3lbs at his heaviest whilst appearing on the show with his family - wife Nikki, daughter Amy and son Josh.
Jonathan Tapper, now
But with the help of a diet plan, Jonathan was able to lose a whopping three stone in just 12 weeks, and six inches off his waist!
Swipe through to see the most amazing celebrity transformations of all time...
Little Mix, then
Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jesy Nelson and Jade Thirlwall looked very young in 2011 after winning The X Factor. To be fair, they were all teenagers at the time!
Little Mix, now
Now the biggest girl band on the planet, the girls look fantastic!
Calvin Harris, then
Scottish DJ Calvin Harris pictured here in 2009. Sorry Calvin, but we're not sure that look would be Acceptable In The 80s - OR now.
Calvin Harris, now
The 'One Kiss' hit-maker transformed into an A-list hunk, and has dated the likes of Taylor Swift and Rita Ora. Twit twoo!
Cheryl, then
Girls Aloud singer Cheryl was just a fresh-faced teenager when she auditioned for Popstars: The Rivals in 2002.
Cheryl, now
She's now an on-trend and super-glamorous mum-of-one, even walking the red carpet at a London Fashion Week show.
Justin Bieber, then
Little Justin Bieber was just a Baby when he burst onto the scene in 2009...
Justin Bieber, now
These days, he's of course grown up - but he looks pretty much the same! Apart from the fact that he no longer has the signature Bieber hairstyle, of course.
Rihanna, then
A young Rihanna in 2005...
Rihanna, now
The still cheeky Fenty grin is still there, and Rihanna continues to defy the aging process.
Matthew Lewis, then
Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis starred in the film series as Neville Longbottom from 2001 to the last film in 2011, here pictured in 2004 at the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban premiere.
Matthew Lewis, now
Matthew grew up into such a good-looking chap that the makeup department on the Potter films had to try and make him less attractive in the later films, even spawning the phrase 'Longbottomed'.
Miley Cyrus, then
Miley Cyrus in her Hannah Montana days...
Miley Cyrus, now
She may have gone through various transformations, but Miley is still recognisable.
Gareth Gates, then
Pop Idol contestant Gareth Gates on the show back in 2001...
Gareth Gates, now
Here in 2017, he showing off his muscular physique alongside his girlfriend Faye Brookes.
Katy Perry, then
Katy Perry rocking long black hair in 2004...
Katy Perry, now
And showing off her shorter, blonde pixie cut in 2017.
Chris Pratt, then
Jurassic Park actor Chris Pratt back in 2008...
Chris Pratt, now
Shed the pounds and now has a slimmer physique.
Kylie Jenner, then
A fresh faced Kylie Jenner in 2008...
Kylie Jenner, now
Now rocking a platinum blonde 'do at the age of 21 in November 2018.
Zac Efron, then
Zac Efron in his High School Musical days back in 2007...
Zac Efron
10 years later, he was looking incredibly dapper at the Australian premiere for The Greatest Showman in 2017 - even sporting a 'tache.
Justin Timberlake, then
JT rocking his epic tight curls with frosted tips back in 2000...
Justin Timberlake, now
He's so much more grown-up in September 2018 whilst performing in Las Vegas.
Johnny Vegas, then
TV personality Johnny Vegas, real name Michael Pennington, is well known for his larger frame.
Johnny Vegas, now
But in 2018, he revealed that he'd lost two stone.
Jack Ryder, then
Jack Ryder, AKA Jamie Mitchell from EastEnders, was a noughties heartthrob if ever there was one.
Jack Ryder, now
In 2018, Jack was announced to be joining Holby City - and look at him now!
Jonathan Tapper, then
Gogglebox's Jonathan Tapper was 21st 3lbs at his heaviest whilst appearing on the show with his family - wife Nikki, daughter Amy and son Josh.
Jonathan Tapper, now
But with the help of a diet plan, Jonathan was able to lose a whopping three stone in just 12 weeks, and six inches off his waist!
However, despite the constant teases, the girls are yet to officially confirm a release date for their highly anticipated new album, which has been dubbed 'LM5' by fans.