Who could forget their high school prom? The elegant dresses. Perfectly tailored tuxedos. Stretch limos. And the coveted extended curfew. For many, the memorable night became a coming-of-age experience.
As millions of teens across the country prepare for their big night, we dug up some vintage celebrity prom photos that are sure to bring back those special– and not so special– memories.
QUESTLOVE made sure to snatch up “the finest girl in school,” AMEL LARRIEUX.
HALLE BERRY was the belle of the ball.
No scandal here, just a young KERRY WASHINGTON on her prom night.
KOBE BRYANT & BRANDY caused quite the media frenzy on their prom night.
TYRA BANKS strikes a fierrrce pose with her date.
A photographer captures DWYANE WADE’s night to remember.
A lucky prom-goer scored RIHANNA as a date for MTV’s Once Upon A Prom in 2007.
KIM KARDASHIAN flashes a bright smile with TJ JACKSON on her special night.
BUSTA RHYMES gets all dressed up with his once-signature dreadlocks.
A snazzy KEVIN GARNETT towers over his date.
That’s not Barack! But that is our beautiful First Lady, MICHELLE OBAMA.
Future L.A. Clippers star CHRIS PAUL looks like the perfect gentleman.
ANGELA BASSETT walks arm-in-arm with her special guy.
DEREK JETER and his date make an adorable couple.
NICK CANNON goofs off in all white.
TIGER WOODS and his date remind couples that coordination is key.
Long before the days of Carmelo, LA LA ANTHONY (left) had her girls by her side.
SNOOP DOGG LION keeps it tough for the camera.
TREY SONGZ flies solo in his prom photos.
