A wave of nostalgia has swept across social media, with a viral 2016 throwback trend prompting users and celebrities alike to dig out photos from a decade ago. The trend sees people sharing images from 2016, often highlighting the distinctive fashion and photo filters of the era.
Stars Embrace the Nostalgia
Numerous famous faces have joined the online movement, posting carousels of pictures that offer a glimpse into their lives eight years ago. Actress and writer Mindy Kaling, 46, shared behind-the-scenes snaps from her show The Mindy Project, which aired from 2012 to 2017. She admitted she "almost didn't post" due to looking different, but found the memories too fun not to share.
Comedian Amy Schumer described 2016 as "cray," reflecting on a huge year where she landed voice roles in The Simpsons and received Grammy nominations. Her photo collection included a picture with her great-grandmother, a former bootlegger.
Flower Crowns and Filtered Selfies
Eva Longoria, 50, happily revisited the era of Snapchat filters, posting a selfie with the classic flower crown. "Actually yeah, bring back 2016 I miss those filters," the Desperate Housewives star wrote. Meanwhile, Melissa McCarthy, 55, recalled shooting two films that year, Life of the Party and The Boss, and her devotion to the Hipstamatic photo app.
Other celebrities shared significant personal and professional milestones from that year. John Legend, 47, posted a tender photo kissing his wife Chrissy Teigen after the birth of their first child, daughter Luna, in 2016. Actress Lucy Hale, 36, marked the end of her hit series Pretty Little Liars after seven seasons, while Lena Dunham, 39, celebrated the fifth season of her HBO show Girls.
From Splits to Stardom
For model Hailey Bieber, 29, 2016 was a pivotal year. Although she briefly split from her now-husband Justin Bieber, she signed with IMG Models and later graced the cover of Harper's Bazaar Australia. The couple are now married and parents to a two-year-old son, Jack.
The collective trip down memory lane highlights how much can change in a decade, with the trend serving as a light-hearted reminder of past styles, career highs, and personal journeys for stars and the public alike.
