📸: Zandi Nhlapo
Social media is driving a “then vs now” trend that has celebrities revisiting their past selves and sharing it directly with fans. What was once covered by traditional media is now being done by the celebrities themselves, responding to the trend and reconnecting audiences with familiar, nostalgic faces.
Social media is driving a “then vs now” trend that has celebrities revisiting their past selves and sharing it directly with fans. What was once covered by traditional media is now being done by the celebrities themselves, responding to the trend and reconnecting audiences with familiar, nostalgic faces.
Social media has given celebrities direct access to their audiences, and the “then vs now” format taps into a continuous focus on nostalgia. Fans who grew up watching these faces on screen are now engaging with them as peers, and the emotional response is strong: comments flood in, memories are shared, and old bonds are renewed.
Take It From Me
Seeing the original Power Rangers cast or catching Ricki Lake on a throwback post is a reminder that time has really moved. What I would love to see more of is South African celebrities jumping on this. Our local stars have stories worth telling and fans who would absolutely show up for it. Someone needs to take their parents phones and post!
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