In Hollywood, age is a funny thing. Many people avoid saying their exact age even though the Internet has made it hard for them to keep their birth year a secret. Celebrities are often self-conscious about aging, while at the same time, very young stars are desperate to be seen as adults. There are many celebs whose real age might surprise you. Some stars have looked the same for years and still look like they did when they were 25. There are also a few fresh faced celebrities that you might assume are in their 20s, but are actually barely adults. We all know that celebrities spend a lot of time, money, and effort into their appearance, and for the most part, it pays off. Between plastic surgery, style, and just good genes, there are plenty of celebrities that have managed to look perfectly youthful throughout their careers.
Let’s take a look at 15 celebs whose age might surprise you:
14 Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani doesn’t age. The pop rocker and fashion designer is now 47, but she still looks exactly the same as when she was the lead singer for No Doubt. The band was formed in 1986 and released several hits throughout the 90s and the 2000s. The mother of three is still crushing her career and has added actress and The Voice judge to her long resume. Gwen was recently named a spokesperson for Revlon and has shared some of her favorite beauty products by the drugstore brand with her fans. She uses the ColorStay foundation, ColorStay Brow Crayon, and the Ultra HD Gel Lip Color in the shade Lava, which is a perfect red for her. Surprisingly, Gwen prefers to do her own makeup when performing and she actually used to work at a beauty counter. Although makeup helps her look younger than she is, she also believes lighting greatly affects the way you look.
13 Shawn Mendes
If you have turned on a radio in the last year, chances are, you have heard a Shawn Mendes song. The Canadian pop star that released his first album in 2015 has had a very successful career and he is only 18. A few of his songs have topped the Billboard charts, and he has gone on tour with Taylor Swift. He was also listed in Time’s Most Influential Teens in 2014 and he has been featured in Forbes 30 Under 30. Shawn has definitely accomplished a lot more in his short career than most pop singers. The lyrics to most of his hit songs are age appropriate, and the singer says he will explore different subject matters when he feels it is age appropriate. Apparently, now that he is 18, he is more comfortable writing songs about intimacy. We are sure Shawn Mendes will continue to release hits for years to come.
12 Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner looks like she’s not that far apart in age from her older Kardashian sisters, but the reality star is only 19. Kylie was just a child when Keeping Up with the Kardashians started airing, so of course, we expected her to look different ten years later. We may not have predicted that she would look like a grown woman by 17. Kylie has clearly had a few cosmetic procedures done but has only admitted to lip fillers. It seems like she was always desperate to grow up and start her career. She does seem to be pretty mature for her age and is already a successful businesswoman. Kylie earned roughly $18 million in 2016 and we’re sure her net worth will continue to grow. Despite being only 19, Kylie hangs out with an older crowd, and dated rapper Tyga, who’s 27, for a few years before calling it quits.
11 Eminem
Eminem will always be a trouble making 20 something year old in our minds, but in reality, the rapper is now 44. Eminem’s career took off in the 90s, and he continued to top charts and sell millions of records in the 2000s. He still puts out singles and is also often featured on other artists’ tracks. In the Real Slim Shady, Eminem has a line about being in a nursing home when he’s 30 - wonder how he feels about that comment now that he’s in his forties. Eminem is still as offensive as he ever was and it doesn’t seem like his personality has changed much. He’s gone through a lot in his personal life, and it looks like he is in a good place now. His baby daughter that he used to rap about is now a 21-year-old woman. Overall, Eminem looks pretty good for his age.
10 Bella Thorne
Bella Thorne looks like the average 20 something-year-old Hollywood actress, but she is actually only 19. For a young actress, Bella sure has accomplished a lot. She has been in over 20 movies and 20 television shows. She was a Disney star for a while as the lead in Shake It Up, which lasted 3 seasons. The beauty landed a spokesperson deal with Neutrogena when she was just 16! You can see her often in the company’s advertisements. Bella is 5’8”, which might be part of the reason why we thought she was older when she first got famous. The actress is really active on social media - she actually came out as being interested in both genders on Twitter. You’ll likely see Bella a lot this year. A few movies she’s in are being released soon. We’re pretty sure this is just the start of a long career for Bella.
9 Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts turns 50 this year, and she is definitely still a pretty woman. In fact, she was just named People’s 2017 World’s Most Beautiful Woman. Julia landed her first acting role in 1987 and soon became a fairly well-known actress with the release of the 1988 film, Mystic Pizza. Of course her career has only gone up since then, and Julia has become a huge celebrity. So, what’s the key to looking that good when you’re approaching 50? According to the actress, it’s best to wear minimal makeup and focus on using a good moisturizer with SPF. She also uses eye cream and enjoys experimenting with different anti-aging beauty products. As a spokesperson for the brand, Julia has publicly stated that she loves using several Lancome products in her beauty routine. Julia also doesn’t plan on getting any plastic surgery. We think the mom of three is a natural beauty, and clearly doesn’t need to get cosmetic procedures done.
8 Alyson Hannigan
Alyson Hannigan is so adorable, it is hard to imagine her being in her forties. The actress makes 43 look like 23. In fact, she claims she still occasionally gets carded at bars. Alyson got her first acting role in 1986 and became famous for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the American Pie movies. Her celebrity status was solidified when she starred in How I Met Your Mother from 2005-2014 as Lily. Alyson says her diet and exercise contribute greatly to her youthful appearance. Although she is no longer a vegan, she does maintain a healthy diet that includes lots of fruits and nuts. The mother of two also makes time to work out. Like most of us, Alyson prefers to do exercises that are fun and not just the standard workout, like swimming. She also says her number one beauty product is aloe lotion. Thanks for the tips!
7 Chloё Grace Moretz
Chloё Grace Moretz has had such a successful career, it’s hard to grasp the fact that she’s only 20 years old. The actress has been in over 40 movies and has also been on numerous television shows. Chloё has tackled some pretty intense roles that make us believe she’s mature for her age. She has said that she actively looks for “rebellious women” parts when auditioning. Unlike other young celebs, Chloё is rarely seen in the tabloids. She was in a few headlines when it came out that she was dating Brooklyn Beckham, the famous son of David and Victoria Beckham. She also made waves when she got into a brief Twitter feud with Kim Kardashian. The actress called out the reality star for posting a promiscuous photo and told her she needs to consider the fact that she’s a role model for girls. Chloё’s has some pretty high social standards for such a young celeb.
6 Sia
Sia might be one of the most popular singers at the moment, but for most of her career, she was under the radar. You might be surprised to know that the Australian pop star is actually 41. Despite having success from her band and songwriting throughout the 90s and early 2000s, she became famous for singing in David Guetta’s single "Titanium." Since then, people have fallen in love with Sia’s powerful voice, beautiful lyrics, and catchy music. Before becoming a well-known pop star, Sia had written songs for some of the most popular singers, including Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, and Rihanna. If you’ve seen Sia perform in recent years, you’ll notice she often covers her face with a wig to conceal her identity. Since she didn’t do this early in her career, you can easily find pictures of her face online. Most people are surprised when they first see her because they imagined her as a young singer.
5 Adele
Adele has won 15 Grammys, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe, and she is only 28. People often assume the powerhouse singer is much older than she is. Adele is married and became a mother in 2012, so she’s certainly accomplished a lot professionally and personally in just a few years. The singer’s old school vibes might be a part of the reason why she’s often perceived as older than she is. Her music is more simple than most current pop songs, and her style is also a bit vintage. She often wears classic winged eyeliner and sticks to safe, dark colors when it comes to clothing, unlike most young pop stars. Clearly, Adele will continue to be very successful for years to come, although she has decided to stop naming her albums after her age. Can you believe she was only 19 when her first album came out?
4 Jennifer Lopez
We all want to look like Jennifer Lopez. She has a great body, hair, and skin, and oh yeah, she’s 47 years old. The super successful singer, actress, and businesswoman could make women of any age jealous. So, what’s her secret? She claims avoiding drinking, smoking, and caffeine contributes to her youthful glow. Jennifer also tries to sleep at least 10 hours a night, meditates daily, and incorporates many vegetables into her diet. Her go to veggies are asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts, and kale. Did we mention that she also gave birth to twins and looked amazing shortly after? It may not seem like that long ago, but Jennifer’s first studio album came out in 1999, and "If You Had My Love" still gets played on the radio today. She’s come a long way from being “Jenny from the Block” - her net worth is estimated to be around $40 million.
3 Anna Faris
Anna Faris seems pretty relatable considering her celebrity status, but looking that good when you’re 40 is very uncommon. The hysterical actress has been making us laugh since the first Scary Movie came out in 2000, and she looks almost exactly the same today. The petite blonde could easily pass for being in her twenties. We’re sure her husband, 37 year old movie star Chris Pratt would agree. Although there are plenty of rumors about Anna having cosmetic procedures done - honestly, which celebrity hasn’t been accused of having plastic surgery - the only thing Anna admits to having done is breast augmentation. Even though she isn’t in as many movies these days, she does star in the sitcom, Mom. On her podcast, Unqualified, she often opens up about her insecurities about aging in Hollywood. In our opinion, she’s got nothing to worry about. We don’t think she looks close to too old for leading lady roles.
2 Jared Leto
Jared Leto could be a vampire. The actor and rock star has barely aged in decades. You might be surprised to learn that he is 45. Jared got his first big break back in 1995 when he got cast as Jordan Catalano in the TV show My So Called Life. Since then, his career has remained steadily strong. Not only has he starred in many great movies, but his band, 30 Seconds to Mars has also done well. The band released their first album in 2002. When asked about how he stays looking young, Jared told GQ, “It is probably just down to sleep and diet.” He makes it sound so simple! The actor is an on again off again vegan and has been a vegetarian for over 20 years, so he’s getting plenty of antioxidants. Jared also doesn’t drink alcohol. He enjoys rock climbing and clearly works out often.
1 Sofia Vergara
Sofia Vergara is one of the sexiest women in Hollywood, and she’s also 44 years old. The stunning actress who was born in Colombia became famous for her role as Gloria on Modern Family. Sofia is a hot mom in real life too - she actually became a mother at the age of 20. She was married at just 18, but got divorced soon after her son was born. Despite being in her forties, Sofia continues to turn heads on the red carpet. She is also the face of CoverGirl and can often be seen in their advertisements. Sofia is currently married to 40 year old Magic Mike star Joe Manganiello, and the pair looks great together. The couple tied the knot in 2015, and Sofia was a beautiful bride. When asked about getting older, Sofia told a magazine, “'I don't want to age! If you said applying cement around my eyes would stop wrinkles, I would do it." Luckily for Sofia, it doesn’t seem like she has to worry about looking old any time soon.
Sources: people.com, closerweekly.com, cosmopolitan.com, glamour.com, forbes.com, unilad.co.uk, dailymail.co.uk
