Every now and again social media has goes up with a challenge that gets everyone’s participation. While many may say it’s the government trying to distract us from a bigger problem, i.e. the government shutdown… we still can admit it can be a fun way to take our minds off the negativity going on in the world. The latest social media challenge is the #10YearChallenge where people post their 2009 pics and compare them to how they look in present day. Celebrities have also taken part in the festivities and we must say some of y’all really glowed up!

1.Boris Kodjoe

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsn61kwnokj/

If you ask us he was fine then and he’s still fine now! 

2. Kandi Burruss

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Since everyone is doing the #thenandnow here we go here is 2009 vs 2018 for first two group pics and for last group 2000 vs 2018!

A post shared by Kandi Burruss (@kandi) on Jan 13, 2019 at 4:07pm PST

Remember when Kandi used to give us feathered bae ?? We are glad we all grew from that phase…

3. LL Cool J & Big Boy 

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsn22cZnrxf/

Big Boy definitely took drastic changes to weight and we are glad he’s living a healthier lifestyle. LL Cool J .. 51 where???

5. Gabrielle Union

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1998. 2008. 2018. ❤️❤️❤️ #20year10yearchallenge

A post shared by Gabrielle Union-Wade (@gabunion) on Jan 14, 2019 at 10:23am PST

Gabby definitely ages like wine… finer over time!

6. Papoose & Remy Ma

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#testoftimechallange #blacklovechallenge #10yearchallange #thegoldenchild #blacklove #goldenchildchallenge

A post shared by Papoose Mackie (@papoosepapoose) on Jan 13, 2019 at 8:56pm PST

We can only pray we can stay with our significant other for more than 5 minutes let alone 10+ years!

7. Eva Marcille

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2008 Vs 2018 #10yearchallenge

A post shared by Eva Marcille (@evamarcille) on Jan 13, 2019 at 8:10am PST

10 years later and Eva Marcille is still giving eyessss!!

8. Tyra Banks

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Ok, @janetjackson. I saw yours and got inspired. Me at 18years old on a Paris runway AND me…today. #howharddidaginghityouchallenge

A post shared by Tyra Banks (@tyrabanks) on Jan 13, 2019 at 4:54pm PST

Tyra Banks reminds us that was and still is the queen of giving face!

9. Cedric The Entertainer

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#10yearchallenge Aging like fine wine!! #2009 to 2019. #CeddyCed to Unc. #chea!!

A post shared by Cedric The Entertainer (@cedtheentertainer) on Jan 13, 2019 at 2:05pm PST

Cedric the Entertainer still rocking a good hat and button up  … we see you!

10. Nicki Minaj

https://www.instagram.com/p/BsnwgIQg28p/

Some of Nicki Minaj’s assets definitely got larger but she is still definitely looking good!

11. Janet Jackson & Keisha Knight Pulliam

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsly31Fh9EP/

Who else had to do a double take to make sure we weren’t looking at Janet’s brother Michael back then?? Either way both ladies have grew into their looks so beautifully!

More of the story, Black don’t crack and for some when you have a little bit of money the possibilities are endless!