Here's What These Celebs Looked Like in Their "Teenage Dirtbag" Phase vs. Now

“I’m just a teenage dirtbag, baby,” sang Wheatus all the way back in 2000, and with that, they described every cringy and awkward teenager ever. While it was fairly well-liked back in the day, the song really hit it off recently when it finally appeared on TikTok. The new social media trend has people shooting a clip of themselves now, then showing photos of themselves as dirtbag teens. Of course, it got even more fun when celebs decided to join in on the fun. So, here are a few celebs who absolutely were teenage dirtbags!

Ashton Kutcher Now

It's kind of incredible to remember that one of the most beloved Hollywood actors has been around for over 20 years. But, that's exactly the case when it comes to Ashton Kutcher, whose career started way back in 1998.

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He has sadly been making headlines recently due to a medical condition, though. He has shared his struggle with a rare blood vessel disease called vasculitis. Despite that, he is slated to return in the sequel of his first role - That '90s Show.

Ashton Kutcher Then

As a teen, Ashton was very much a theater geek. This, however, didn't stop him from getting into a bit of trouble with the law - he broke into his high school in an attempt to steal money and was convicted of burglary!

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The 180 hours of community service and three years of probation definitely helped straighten him out, although not enough to stop him from becoming a party animal in college and being thrown out of his apartment. Thankfully, that led to him modeling for cash and eventually lending his famous role on That '70s Show.

Miley Cyrus Now

Miley Cyrus has had quite a wild career and life. Putting aside her acting work, which has been all over the map in terms of success, Miley's music career has been a force to be reckoned with. She has released seven studio albums, three live albums, four EPs, and 36 singles before the age of 30!

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Her dating life has been just as varied. Openly pansexual, Miley has dated people of all genders over the years, saying that she's ready to love anyone that loves her for who she is. Her longest relationship was with actor Liam Hemsworth, which lasted for 10 years, although they split in 2019.

Miley Cyrus Then

Miley's "teenage dirtbag" phase has, by now, become infamous - mostly due to the fact that Miley literally grew up in front of our very eyes. She went from being Miley, Billy Ray Cyrus's music-loving kid, to being teen idol Hannah Montana.

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With this level of fame, the more Miley broke away from the wholesome Disney Channel star frame and began to explore who she is, the more shrouded in controversy the teen became. Yet, even on her most wild days, she managed to win over her fans.