Britney Spears was only a couple of years away from her big break when she attended prom at Park Lane Academy in McComb, Mississippi. You can see the star power radiating off a young Britney when you take one glance at her prom pictures. The singer was all glitz and glam for her prom night in this form-fitting red-and-gold gown.
Her dress was truly unique, so there’s no doubt she stood out from the crowd. The elaborate beading and embroidery on the bodice make her sun-kissed skin absolutely glow. She looks so young and happy with her natural hair color and cute bangs, too. We don’t know who her date was, but he was one lucky guy.
Sandra Bullock
There’s no denying that some celebs were simply born with that “it” factor. One look at this candid shot of Sandra Bullock at her prom is proof that she’s always had something special. The black-and-white photo, snapped in 1982, shows a young Sandra dancing with her date and smiling with pure abandon and joy. She wore a light-colored spaghetti-strap dress and that infectious smile.
However, her prom night might not have been as happy as this photo implies. She confessed on “The Ellen Degeneres Show” that she went home early because she and her date had broken up a couple of weeks before the big night. Hopefully, he didn’t beat himself up over dumping one of Hollywood’s sweetest stars.
Jessica Alba
Some people really don’t age, do they? Jessica Alba puts us all to shame because it seems that she never had an awkward phase. If this prom photo is any indication, she was always gorgeous, even while wearing a cheesy 90s prom dress. She looks good in pretty much anything, so it’s no surprise that she pulled off this black-and-white dress with tiny floral appliques.
The California native attended her Claremont High School prom with her then-boyfriend Chris, whom she dated on and off for five years. Chris has told the tabloids that he doesn’t regret breaking up with the gorgeous star, but he does wish they had remained on speaking terms post-breakup. You win some, you lose some, Chris.
Derek Jeter
It’s no surprise that Derek Jeter was a star athlete at his high school in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It is surprising to see the world-famous athlete in a tuxedo at prom, though. He and his date turned heads and dropped jaws when they walked into the gym that evening all those years ago. Based on his date’s sash and bouquet, it looks like at least one of them was crowned prom queen or king.
Derek Jeter was a stand-out athlete at his high school, participating in baseball, cross country, and basketball. It’s not a reach to assume that he was insanely popular and one of his school’s hottest prom dates. The 6’3” athlete has always been quite a catch.
Taylor Swift
Before Taylor Swift became one of the biggest pop stars in the world, she was just a girl from Tennessee attending prom. This pre-fame photo of T-Swift shows her goofing off with her date during their prom photoshoot. The two went with a monochromatic white look, with Taylor in a 2010s-era strapless dress and her date in an all-white suit.
We’re honestly impressed by her date’s dedication. He even topped off his prom look with a white hat. You don’t see that every day. Taylor, as always, looks beautiful and full of excitement. Prom is a big deal for most high schoolers, so it’s nice to see that she was still able to let loose with her friends despite her rising star to fame.