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Mandy Moore was 14 in 1998.
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At 14, Mandy Moore Was Confused By The “Candy” Lyrics

“I couldn't understand what it meant exactly.”

By Gabrielle Bondi
Ariana Madix stands before a notepad background with "1999" and doodles.
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At 14, Ariana Madix Had Her First Kiss

The Vanderpump Rules star and soon-to-be Broadway actor reflects on her life as a young theater kid.

By Samantha Leach
Jojo Siwa at age 14.
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At 14, JoJo Siwa Was Crushing On Zendaya

The performer reflects on her life in her early teens — including the time she spent her birthday in a tornado shelter.

By Samantha Leach
Ziwe Fumudoh talks to Bustle about age 14.
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At 14, Ziwe Related To Steve Harvey For This Crushing Reason

In her debut essay collection, the comedian applies her irreverent wit to the cringey realities of teenagedom.

By Samantha Leach
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At 14, Caroline Calloway Sent A *Very* Embarrassing Email

The internet personality reflects on her first two years of high school — a period she “redacted” from her memoir, Scammer.

By Samantha Leach
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At 14, Annie Murphy Had A Huge Crush On This ’00s Heartthrob

The Praise Petey star spent her teen years building an eclectic acting resume.

By Gabrielle Bondi
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At 14, Natalie Portman Was Starting To Deal With “Extremely Inappropriate” Press

As co-founder of the Angel City FC soccer team, she’s in the business of championing female role models.

By Brianna Kovan
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At 14, Halle Bailey Got This Advice From Beyoncé

The Little Mermaid star was opening for Beyoncé, but imagining her first kiss on the tour bus.

By Jake Viswanath
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At 14, Heléne Yorke Was Thirsting For Prince William

“It was a hot mess explosion of hormones,” says The Other Two star.

By Samantha Leach
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At 14, Juliette Lewis Was Dancing At Underage Clubs

The Yellowjackets star says she was “a walking hormone.”

By Samantha Leach