Posted on 23 Mar 2017

22 Guys From The '00s That Everyone Crushed On Then Vs Now

The glow up is strong in this bunch.

by Michelle Rennex

BuzzFeed Staff, Australia

Then: Obviously started the choker trend. Iconic.

Now: He looks like an off-brand Justin Bieber.

Then: Cute. Trendy with his spiky hair. Wore this t-shirt/collared shirt combo tho. Points must be taken away.

Now: Aged like a fine wine. Learned how to raise eyebrow for photos. Nice.

Then: Was definitely wearing a hat before this photo. It was probably a snapback.

Now: Definition of a perfect glow-up. His hair even does that flick thing. Good job.

Then: You just knew he was going to grow up to be fine.

Now: You were 100% correct.

Then: Step Up was a great film. Had that "bad boy your mum told you not to go near" vibe.

Now: Is a dad now. Idk. Hair is still kinda spiky? I guess?

Then: Um, there was a lot going on with '00s Pete Wentz. The guyliner, the hair, just wow.

Now: Stubble makes everything better. He's also a dad now. He gets DILF points.

Then: Mmmmm not my flavour. But I'm going to be attacked in the comments if he's not in here.

Now: Tbh he kinda looks the same. He just started to push his hair back which is good. Nice paisley tie. Different. Unusual. I approve.

Then: That baby blue button-up is really something. Props to him.

Now: Less fro, more chest hair. Same shirt, different colour.

Then: Nerdy. Cute. Curly hair. Dimples. Just wow.

Now: He just grew some stubble and stopped smiling with his teeth. Still would. 10/10.

Then: Cute. Looks looks like an off-duty model.

Now: He got more stubble and lost the beanie. I approve.

Then: Rewind it back 10 years ago and I would've given him my "Beautiful Soul". ;)

Now: He's got dark hair now. That's nice, a bit of a change is always good.

Then: He was that weird kind of sexy. The goofy kind of sexy. Plus he had a lot of hair.

Now: Tbh I think he looks better older. Or it could be the tuxedo. Who knows?

Then: Spiky hair was really the style of the '00s it seems.

Now: Pushed that hair back. Good decision.

Then: Look at those big, beautiful blue eyes. Amazing areas.

Now: He looks the same. Which means he's still beautiful. Great stuff.

Then: Hat to the side so you know he's extra cool.

Now: That fur throw makes him look like he's really warm. Classy. Nice.

Then: This really isn't my vibe but people loved Newlyweds: The First Year so here we are.

Now: He literally looks the same. He's just a little less orange.

Then: A cutie with an awkward haircut.

Now: There was no way he was going to grow up looking anything other than beautiful.

Then: Adorable and dorky-looking.

Now: A great glow-up. One for the history books.

Then: So young. So very, very young.

Now: Mmmmhmmm, I told you beards fix everything.

Then: I'm not going to lie, I didn't know who Jake was until the last few years. I have no opinions.

Now: He looks like a wolf with his beard now. I'm here for it.

Then: Real-life porcupine aesthetic.

Now: Stubble? Check. Less spikes? Check. Perfect. That's all we need.

Then: I don't know what the fuck his '00s look was. Did people find this attractive? Anyone?

Now: Beards make everything better. Plus his new hair is a real improvement but one of his eyes look fake. I need an explanation.

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