16 Examples Of How Role Models Have Changed

Celebrity Role Models have changed drastically over the last decade or two. Here's a list of celebs we looked up to then, and who we look up to now. See also: why my perspective on having kids has changed...

1. Jennifer Aniston vs Reese Witherspoon

Both Jen and Reese have been style setters - especially in the hair department.

One word: Bangs.

But, Jen is keeping it classy and winning awards...

While Reese is winning a lot of press about her drunk and disorderly conduct. Sure she made a public apology, but you'd be lying if you said her drunken rants don't still resonate in your brain! "DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?!"

2. Julia Stiles vs Amanda Bynes

Oh, Julia! If you don't know about 10 Things I Hate About You, you can leave now. Sure she had an edge, but she was also vulnerable and sincere. And kept it together! Every feminists' role model!

And then there's this..

3. Rachel McAdams vs Lindsay Lohan

Remember Regina? The ultimate queen bee?!

And naive, innocent, Caty?

Lindsay... Lindsay, Lindsay, Lindsay....

Yea, Rachel, I agree! WTF!? Now, I guess she's on crack!

4. Two Princes

Role models are not exclusive to the ladies! Here, Prince William is hard at work with paint brush in hand.

Prince Harry defines work a bit differently. Yes - I know he's one fine royal, but seriously!

5. Melissa Joan Hart vs Taylor Momsen

What a silly outfit, Clarissa!! tee hee

Oh...

6. Destiny's Child vs Rihanna

This is the most seductive picture I could find of Destiny's Child, but really it just says "Cuz we're the three best friends that anyone could have!"

I'll just leave this here...

7. JTT vs Biebs

Back in the days of fully clothed adolescents, orange tinted sunglasses, and TeenBeat!

I feel awkward even posting this...

8. Sarah Michelle Gellar vs Kristin Stewart

Us ladies were once taught to fight off Vampires with stakes named Mr. Pointy.

Instead of climbing into bed with them after smoking a bowl.

9. Lauren Conrad vs Snooki

Even "reality shows" have changed over the years. (note the quotations)

Dear Snooki, please don't create a clothing line and sell it to Kohl's. I don't think my life can handle it.

10. Candace Cameron vs Miley Cyrus

Remember when Candace Cameron hit her early twenties and started dressing provocatively?

PUT SOME DAMN PANTS ON, MILEY!

11. Spice Girls vs Lady Gaga

Man, those Spice Girls had some crazy outfits! Girl Power!!

Yup. That happened.

12. Joshua Jackson vs Chad Michael Murray

Just your typical boy next door...

TECHNICALLY Chad's relevance disappeared alongside Lucas' - BUT I'm throwing him under the bus because of everything that went down with Sophia Bush. For shame, Chad! I mean, come on! TEAM BROOKE 4 LYFE!

What's that, James? You wanted to be on Fringe? I know, irrelevance is sad...

13. Jewel vs Taylor Swift

As far as emo girls with guitars go, Jewel knew how to rock a stage - not to mention write a book of poems and record children's albums!

no, no, no, no, NO!

14. Keri Russell vs Mischa Barton

Remember Felicity? Sweet, Naive, Fairly Annoying, Felicity??

Well, she grew up and grew out of her depressing TV drama phase. Look at her - so classy, Keri!

Remember... wait, what was her name on the OC? Anyway, remember Mischa Barton?

Yea, me either.

15. Marky Mark vs Drake

Whoa! Bad boy alert!!! It's ok, he's one of those respectful bad boys. You know the type...

Oh. No, you don't.

16. Anne Hathaway vs Anne Hathaway

Once upon a time there was a princess who kept a diary. Or something like that.

Ok, ok... Look, Anne Hathaway, you're still one of my fave actresses. I think you're an amazing performer with a great deal of talent. I'm just here to tell you that I worry about the future of your mental health. It's like, Vag Flashes, wardrobe malfunctions, possible sex tapes, blonde then brown then blonde then brown, and always with the sunglasses! I love you Anne, but Raffaello really effed you up, huh? What? Too soon?