From Britney Spears to The Weeknd, listen to how these pop stars' voices and music changed after they reached the spotlight.

<p>Even with raw vocal talent, the journey to&nbsp;the spotlight took time and&nbsp;effort for many pop stars. Humble beginnings and homemade videos launched a number of chart-topping musicians&#39; careers to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop%20culture/how-quarantine-built-tiktok-celebrities-charli-damelio-addison-rae" target="_blank">fame</a>, such as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/why-is-taylor-swift-re-recording-old-albums" target="_blank">Taylor Swift</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/billie-eilish-isn-t-your-pretty-little-pop-star" target="_blank">Billie Eilish</a>. While all artists experience an evolution in their work, the voices of many leading talents used to sound&nbsp;very different than their <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/the-weeknd-spotify-wrapped-2020" target="_blank">songs</a> currently on the airwaves. Here,&nbsp;<em>L&#39;OFFICIEL</em> looks back on 10 musicians&#39; glow ups from before fame to their current A-list statuses.&nbsp;Take a listen and compare, you might be surprised.</p>


Little Britney Spears at Star Search - Love Can Build a Bridge

Britney Spears - Oops!...I Did It Again

Ariana Grande at 8 years old singing National Anthem

Ariana Grande - 34+35

Pennsylvania Native 11-year-old Taylor Swift sang during a Sixers game (2002)

taylor swift - willow (official music video)

Katy Perry - Simple.Mp4

Katy Perry - Roar (Official)

Bob Dylan Don't Think Twice, It's All Right Cover - Austin Richard

Post Malone - Circles

The Weeknd Sings Happy Birthday

The Weeknd - Blinding Lights (Official Music Video)

Young Bruno Mars impersonating Elvis in Hawaii, early '90s

Mark Ronson - Uptown Funk (Official Video) ft. Bruno Mars

Billie Eilish - Secret (cover) 11 years old

No Time To Die (Live from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon from James Bond Day)

Beyoncé at 7 Years Old Performing "Home"

Beyoncé - Formation

Schoolboy Harry Styles singing with his old band White Eskimo - SO CUTE!

Harry Styles - Golden (Official Video)

10 Pop Stars Before and After They Were Famous

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