30 Rare Old Pics Of Celebs Shared By A Page “Dedicated To Those Who Cherish The Past”

As rewarding as it is, being an A-list celebrity also requires a lot of sacrifices, and one of the biggest ones is anonymity and autonomy.

They go to the beach and there’s already a swarm of paparazzi waiting for them in the dunes, taking thousands of shots as soon as they arrive.

With so many pictures taken of them throughout their careers, it’s no wonder that some gems slip through the cracks.

So the Instagram account Best Of Vintage Style is dedicated to searching for and sharing images of famous people that only a few of their fans have seen.

Continue scrolling to take a look at actors, singers, models, and other well-known people from angles you may have missed.

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#1 Betty White

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Final score: 343points Cinnamon Cinnamon Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago Report

Absolutely stunning!

56 56points reply #2 Back To The Future, 1985

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Einstein the dog!

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However, as much as we admire these pictures, according to psychoanalyst Ken Eisold, Ph.D., we must be wary of celebrity culture.

“The proliferation of celebrities in our culture is relatively recent,” Eisold said. “In the past, writers and actors sometimes became celebrated, well-known, even famous, but it was seldom something they aspired to. A by-product of exceptional achievement, usually, fame was often awkward for the person thrust into the limelight.”

“But the media’s voracious appetite for content is, no doubt, the major driver of celebrity culture today. Moreover, celebrity now can be monetized though endorsements and testimonials.”

#3 Sandra Bullock And Keanu Reeves Photoshoot For Speed, 1994

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Upvoting this one because…. Keanu!!!!

71 71points reply View More Replies… #4 Princess Diana, 1997

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So down to earth!

36 36points reply #5 Freddie Mercury At Wembley, 1986

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“Reddie Mercury”? Freddie in his yellow jacket, classic image. Is Caro Caro here for this?

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“So what do they do for us, apart from giving us momentary distractions from the bad news of accidents and disasters, and the lingering problems of unemployment, political gridlock, corruption, war, and terrorism?” Eisold asked.

“Well, yes, they do that, providing diversion from constant drumbeat of bad news. Apart from an occasional “wardrobe malfunction,” few really terrible things happen on the red carpet.”

#6 Barack And Michelle Obama, 1989

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Final score: 252points Mad Dragon Mad Dragon Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago Report

They are absolutely adorable together.

76 76points reply View More Replies… #7 Sophia Loren

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Final score: 243points Phoebe Bean Phoebe Bean Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago Report

Many fans of Ms Loren in BP (yes, she looks stunning)

38 38points reply #8 Audrey Hepburn

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Now, she is a beautiful woman.

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However, the psychoanalyst believes that the endless parade of celebrities in the media gives us a prettified and palatable version of social inequality.

“The super rich are invisible in their gated communities and penthouses, private planes, limos, and exclusive resorts. We know they are there, even if we don’t see them. Celebrities, on the other hand, are over exposed, appearing and reappearing on talk shows, late night TV, society pages, magazines, etc. They have a lock on our attention,” he highlighted.

#9 Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt And Jack Nicholson For A Vanity Fair Cover, 2003

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Such promise, shame they never made it in Hollywood.

148 148points reply View More Replies… #10 Patrick Swayze, 1995

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Final score: 233points Phoebe Bean Phoebe Bean Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago Report

I think he was promoting his movie To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! (photo by Ellen Mark)

93 93points reply View More Replies… #11 Grace Jones, 1981

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Insanely gorgeous

12 12points reply #12 Patrick Swayze And Lisa Niemi Swayze

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Such a gorgeous couple! RIP

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“Though we may envy the privilege and fame of celebrities, we seldom admire or respect them. On the contrary, we enjoy their foibles and antics,” Eisold said.

“Their affairs and divorces make us feel superior. Their pranks amuse us while often inspiring contempt. And we know, as well, that the shelf life of celebrity is short lived. New celebrities constantly displace the old.”

#13 Queen Elizabeth And Prince Philip, 1947

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Together forever.

55 55points reply #14 Cameron Diaz, 1991

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I NEED those shoes!!

70 70points reply View More Replies… #15 Cher, Elton John And Diana Ross, 1975

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Two Queens or three Queens? They are all looking pretty fantastic.

65 65points reply View More Replies… #16 Grace Kelly Trying On Dresses With Her Mum

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Her mum does not look impressed.

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But they do live in a rarefied realm. “They are swept to the head of lines in theatres and restaurants, the police protect them, keeping the rest of us at a safe distance,” Eisold said.

“Often, they are involved in politics, donating their services for fund raising, and they give money themselves – but not the tens of millions of dollars the super rich give to Super Pacs. They have publicists but don’t hire lobbyists or meet privately with candidates to influence legislation.”

#17 When Prince Harry Met The Spice Girls 😁 (1997)

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At that time this would put a smile on any teenage boys face. I did not like the music, but something else appealed to me…. Back then Baby Spice was my fave.

44 44points reply View More Replies… #18 Audrey Hepburn Checking The Oven, 1950’s

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For a moment the strap on her dress made my brain think she had a cigarette hanging out of her mouth. LOL

104 104points reply View More Replies… #19 Matt Damon, Jude Law And Gwyneth Paltrow, The Talented Mr. Ripley 1999

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I was watching this movie on a plane when it hit the worst and longest turbulence I have ever experienced. I still can’t watch this movie because it takes me back to that moment.

17 17points reply View More Replies… #20 Sharon Tate, 1968

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Poor woman.

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Eisold believes celebrities provide a kind of camouflage for the top .01 percent, “distracting us from the yawning income divide that continues to widen at our feet.”

Yes, the wage gap between CEOs and US workers jumped to 670-to-1 last year. But are the people we see in these pictures exploiting us with their charm or are they just trying to make the most out of the system they’re living in?

#21 Grace Jones And Dolph Lundgren, 1985

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Isn’t the human species incredible? So much variety and beauty!

136 136points reply View More Replies… #22 Sean Connery In Goldfinger, 1964

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He’s the definition of sexy!

37 37points reply View More Replies… #23 John Travolta And Olivia Newton-John, 1978

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RIP Olivia, one of my favorite singers.

36 36points reply #24 Jane Fonda, 1963

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Final score: 179points Nanda Nanda Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago Report

Looks like Reese Whiterspoon

55 55points reply View More Replies… #25 Sylvester And Wife Jennifer Flavin Stallone

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What great outfits! Gorgeous photo!

42 42points reply #26 Audrey Hepburn, 1959

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Actual Disney Princess

26 26points reply #27 Sophia Loren And Paul Newman Photo Shoot For Lady L, 1965

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Straight male here, I have the serious hots for Sophia in this photo, but also serious hots for Paul.

79 79points reply View More Replies… #28 Julia Roberts

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Gorgeous!

26 26points reply View More Replies… #29 Jacques Charrier And Brigitte Bardot, 1959

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I just Google imaged him… I’m not disappointed. *heart eyes*

16 16points reply View More Replies… #30 Cindy Crawford, 1992

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Rare??? This was on display around the world

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