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38 Unrecognizable Photos of the Kardashians

Before they were the Kardashians, they were just the Kardashians. Here are the awkward family photos to prove it.

By Michelle Malia and Hannah Orenstein
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Thanks to the family's exhaustive social media presence and their collective tendency to share a lot of old-school family photos, we've rounded up the best throwbacks out there — sassy faces, awkward phases, and all. Remember: Before they were the Kardashians, they were just the Kardashians.

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Hairstyle, Sleeve, Photograph, White, Happy, Child, Pink, Pattern, Facial expression, Baby & toddler clothing,
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School photo day Kim with a maj pink hair bow, as shared by Kris.

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Clothing, Hat, Child, Dress, Sun hat, Toddler, Baby & toddler clothing, Day dress, Fedora, Child model,
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Kim and Kourtney, as shared by Kris.

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Head, Human, Leg, Finger, Eye, Child, Baby & toddler clothing, Flash photography, Love, Thumb,
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Kendall, Kim, and baby Kylie, as shared by Kylie.

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Human, People, Child, Happy, Sunglasses, Interaction, Carnivore, Baby & toddler clothing, Shelf, Toddler,
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Kylie and Kendall in matching Dorothy costumes, as shared by Kylie.

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Human, Arm, Nose, Mouth, Fun, People, Eye, Happy, Aqua, Leisure,
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Major throwback to Kylie and Kendall's family vacation, as shared by Kylie.

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Cap, Mouth, Finger, Facial expression, Night, Interaction, Friendship, Cool, Youth, Wrist,
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Khloé and Rob, as shared by Khloé.

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Face, Finger, Forehead, Happy, Mesh, Wire fencing, Chain-link fencing, Thumb, Fence, Pleased,
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Kim shared an adorable photo of her first day of school with father Robert Kardashian in a Fila tracksuit.

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Clothing, Dress, Textile, Red, Electric blue, Cobalt blue, Fashion, Purple, Day dress, One-piece garment,
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Kim and Kourtney circa 2008, featuring old-school Kanye shades and feather boas, as shared by Kim.

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Hair, Head, Nose, Mouth, Cheek, Fun, Finger, People, Hairstyle, Skin,
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Kim shared an adorable #TBT with her grandmother.

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Clothing, Hair, Face, Head, Nose, Ear, Mouth, Smile, Cheek, Eye,
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Adidas fangirls Kendall and Kylie, as shared by Kris.

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Head, Nose, Mouth, Lip, Cheek, Forehead, Entertainment, Red, Performing arts, Eyelash,
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Cutesy clown Kim, as shared by her original glam squad leader, Kris.

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Smile, Happy, Facial expression, Headgear, Black hair, Cool, Bangs, Hair accessory, Flash photography, Tooth,
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Kendall and Kylie, as shared by Kris.

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Clothing, Musical instrument, Nose, Finger, Cheek, Fun, People, Hairstyle, Skin, Musician,
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Musical prodigies Khloé and Rob, as shared by Kris.

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Face, Head, Nose, Human, People, Product, Fun, Sleeve, Child, Winter,
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Ski suit chic: Kourtney, Kris, and Kim, as shared by Kris.

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Eyewear, Head, Glasses, Vision care, Fun, Goggles, Sunglasses, Fashion accessory, Party supply, Balloon,
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Kourtney's first birthday (with grandma Mary Jo and her fabulous shades), as shared by Kris.

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Head, Nose, Ear, Cheek, Eye, Skin, Chin, Eyebrow, Iris, Baby & toddler clothing,
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And Kim with her paternal grandmother, also as shared by Kris.

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Nose, Ear, Smile, Lip, Mouth, Cheek, People, Hairstyle, Eye, Chin,
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Robert Kardashian Sr., and Robert Kardashian Jr., as shared by Rob.

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Head, Human, Comfort, Cheek, Finger, Fun, People, Skin, Forehead, Photograph,
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Nap time for Kendall, Bruce, and Kylie, as shared by Kylie.

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Clothing, Leg, Smile, Human body, Denim, jean short, Textile, Waist, Thigh, Shorts,
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Denim teen Kourtney wonderment, as shared by Kourtney.

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Cheek, Skin, Child, Standing, Baby & toddler clothing, Toddler, Maroon, Baby, Headband, Day dress,
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Kourtney, as shared by Kourtney.

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