35 Throwback Photos Of Hispanic and Latinx Celebs At The Start Of Their Career Vs What They Look Like Now

1. Ricky Martin in the '80s:

Ricky Martin now:

2. Pedro Pascal in 2005:

Pedro Pascal now:

3. Shakira in 1999:

Shakira now:

4. Cardi B in 2016:

Cardi B now:

She has a Dominican father and a Trinidadian mother of African and Spanish descent.

5. J Balvin in 2012:

J Balvin now:

6. Jennifer Lopez in 1992:

Jennifer Lopez now:

7. Eiza González in 2008:

Eiza González now:

8. Pitbull in 2004:

Pitbull now:

9. Ariana DeBose in 2006:

Ariana DeBose now:

10. Maluma in 2013:

Maluma now:

11. Tessa Thompson in 2005:

Tessa Thompson now:

Salma Hayek in 1990:

Salma Hayek was born in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico

Salma Hayek now:

Aubrey Plaza in 2009:

Aubrey Plaza now:

14. Oscar Isaac in 2005:

Oscar Isaac now:

15. Sofia Vergara in 1999:

Sofia Vergara now:

16. Becky G in 2012:

Becky G now:

17. Rosario Dawson in 1998:

Rosario Dawson now:

18. Alejandro Fernández in 1998:

Alejandro Fernández now:

19. Mariah Carey in 1992:

Mariah Carey now:

20. Rosie Perez in 1987:

Rosie Perez now:

21. John Leguizamo in 1986:

John Leguizamo now:

22. Edward James Olmos in the early '80s:

Edward James Olmos now:

23. Gina Torres in 2001:

Gina Torres now:

24. Adrienne Eliza Houghton in 2000:

Adrienne Eliza Houghton now:

25. Rita Moreno in 1956:

Rita Moreno now:

26. Danny Trejo in 1997:

Danny Trejo now:

27. Stephanie Beatriz in 2009:

Stephanie Beatriz now:

28. America Ferrera in 2002:

America Ferrera now:

29. Michelle Rodriguez in 2000:

Michelle Rodriguez now:

30. Lin-Manuel Miranda in 2007:

Lin-Manuel Miranda now:

31. Andy Garcia in 1988:

Andy Garcia now:

32. Wilson Cruz in 1994:

Wilson Cruz now:

33. Y'lan Noel in 2013:

Y'lan Noel now:

34. Mario Lopez in the late '80s:

Both of Mario Lopez's parents were immigrants from Mexico.

Mario Lopez now:

35. Zoe Saldaña in 2000:

Zoe Saldaña now:

Let this be a good reminder that these icons have truly come a long way, and they deserve every kind of blessing that comes along their path because even at the height of their success, they never fail to look back and embrace their roots. They have played pivotal roles in the pop culture industry, and their impact will always last forever!

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