Elizabeth Banks, 20 Most Awkward Celebrity Prom Photos

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Even back when she was a brunette, Elizabeth Banks knew she looked in amazing in blue, one of her signature red carpet colors.

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We can see why Lizzy Caplan nailed the role of rebel Janice Ian in "Mean Girls." She even had her very own Damian for her real life high school prom.

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Back when she was known as Stacy, Fergie looked every part the high school sweetheart. We're sure the ability to pull off long gloves and the shampoo commercial hair earned her a yearbook superlative or two.

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We're fairly certain Beyoncé is one of those rare gems that bypassed the awkward phase. This stunning prom photo is proof she was Queen B in the making from day one ... though we're not entirely sure about the circular cutouts.

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With a pageant-worthy gown, cutesy bangs and perfect posture, Britney Spears's prom pic speaks to her Mouseketeer days.

We all know pictures of Kate Hudson with a Jamba Juice and Jessica Alba pushing a Target shopping cart do not, in fact, make celebrities" just like us." Clearly, it's old prom photos showcasing hideous '80s hair, regrettable prom dresses and the effects of puberty that do.

To even the playing field, we dug up a bunch of celebrity prom pictures that transport us back to a magical time when A-listers and red carpet regulars weren't so different from you and me. Here, the #ThrowBackThursdays and #FlashBackFridays celebs hoped you wouldn't see.

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20 Most Awkward Celebrity Prom Photos

Don't worry, celebs had awkward dates, gigantic dresses and cringe-worthy hair, too

Elizabeth Banks

Lizzy Caplan

Fergie

Beyoncé

Britney Spears

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