LIST: Celebrities take a trip down the memory lane with 2016 vs 2026 photos
It’s not just your average #TBT anymore. Lately, there’s a deeper wave of nostalgia hitting our feeds as people revisit their favorite memories from 10 years ago.
From chokers and Snapchat filters to The Chainsmokers' songs, everyone—celebrities included—is caught up in the 2016 fever, reminding us just how golden those days really were.
From Selena Gomez to local celebrities like Andi Eigenmann, let's take a look back at celebrities' throwback photos from 2016.
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez, through her cosmetic line's account Rare Beauty, shared some of her photos and clips of herself from 2016, including a Snapchat filter and the famous leggings in 2016 fashion.
"Hahaha what a time to be alive," Gomez commented.
Gomez's songs Same Old Love, Hands To Myself and Kill Em With Kindness were also hits in 2016.
Shay Mitchell
Actress Shay Mitchell shared a carousel post of the highlights of her 2016, including photos from awards shows with other Pretty Little Liars cast members, magazine features, a clip of her with the popular Snapchat dog filter on, and several standout outfits—most notably her Coachella look with boots, plaid pieces, and off-the-shoulder styles.
"I heard 2026 is the new 2016 and I’m so okay with it," she captioned her post.
Joshua Garcia
Joshua Garcia shared a compilation of photos highlighting moments from his 2016, including landing a leading role in Vince & Kath & James, which became the top-grossing film at the Metro Manila Film Festival.
He also starred in the teleserye, The Greatest Love, with Kira Balinger as his love team.
Garcia rose to fame after joining Pinoy Big Brother: All In in 2014.
Loisa Andalio
Loisa Andalio also took a trip down memory lane, sharing some of her favorite 2016 looks—complete with high boots, plaid pieces, and a classic choker.
Andalio also joined showbiz in 2014 after her PBB stint. She has starred in the 2016 film Vince & Kath & James, James & Pat & Dave, and Friendly Fire, among others. She tied the knot with her longtime reel and real-life partner, Ronnie Alonte, in November 2025.
Andi Eigenmann
For Andi Eigenmann, 2016 was a "golden" year.
"From jet setting, magazine covers, and the Cannes Film Festival, (even witnessing my nanay make history as the first Asian Best Actress winner), to winning my very first FAMAS for Best Actress," she began,
However, behind her success, she admitted how she was quietly struggling with her mental health. It was her turning point to explore islands with her friends and her firstborn, Ellie.
"I eventually stepped away from the limelight, guided by my mental health and a deeper need for peace. But I will always cherish these moments as some of the best days of my life too," she added. "2016 wasn’t just about being successful. It was about becoming."
Alexa Ilacad
Alexa Ilacad shared highlights from her gigs from 2016, including the release of her solo album, To The Moon and Back.
"16-year-old me was living her rockstar dreams. How has it been 10 years already!?" she captioned her post.
"P.S: Mom, I told you it wasn’t a phase," she added. At the time, she was also part of the TV shows Doble Kara and Luv U.
Jake Ejercito
Jake Ejercito shared some of his notable projects and TV appearances in 2016, including being a guest on Eat Bulaga!'s Kalyeserye, which birthed Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza's love team AlDub, his magazine features, photos from his travels with friends, special moments with his daughter Ellie, and bagging the Best New Male TV Personality at the PMPC Star Awards.
"Everyone really let me walk around with those festival bands in 2016 -_-," he captioned his post.
Lou Yanong
PBB alum Lou Yanong shared some of her memorable moments from her modeling career in 2016.
"2016??? Don’t have much photos but I have enough to make me look back with a grateful heart," Lou wrote.
Jennica Garcia
Jennica Garcia looked back at the earlier years of her motherhood journey for her children, Mori and Alessi.
"This was the year I began embracing the quiet joys of babywearing, cloth diapering, breastfeeding, baby-led weaning, and elimination communication," she wrote, adding that it was also the year she learned how to cook and discovered art as her way to unwind.
"Thank you to whoever started this trend. You reminded me that I am already living the life I once believed was only meant to be dreamed of. I LOVE BEING A MOM," she wrote.
Garcia welcomed her firstborn, Mori, in 2015. The following year, she welcomed her second daughter, Alessi, in 2018.
Camille Co
Fashion designer and content creator Camille Co shared her best 2016 memories, including her travels, first fashion week experience, and her "unicorn hair era."
"It’s 2016. I’m still designing clothes for Coexist By Camille Co. A photo of me wearing one of my designs in Salzburg goes Pinterest-viral. Cue the start of my unicorn hair era. I spent way too much time on Photoshop and Lightroom. I took one of my favorite trips ever—to Bhutan. I visited my then boyfriend’s homeland, Finland, for the first time (thank you, Qatar Airways). I went on my first fashion week abroad. And the travel bug? Completely unhinged and fed even more by brand trips," she captioned her post.
"The thing I miss the most about 2016 Camille? The energy and zero body pain," she quipped.
