Bill Clinton's long hair and bushy beard in extreme throwback for 80th birthday will make your jaw drop


The former President celebrated his huge milestone on August 19, and Hillary shared a sweet note and surprising throwback picture


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Nova M Bajamonti
Nova M BajamontiNews and Features Writer
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Bill Clinton hit the big 8-0 on August 19. In celebration of his milestone birthday, Hillary Clinton shared a heartwarming carousel featuring throwback photos, one in which Bill looks unrecognizable.

Although we all may know the former President for his elegant silver locks, he rocked a very different hairstyle back when he attended Yale Law School in the early '70s, and met his soon-to-be-wife.

In one of Hillary's throwback pictures, Bill was spotted with longer, layered hair and a beard, believe it or not. His style over the years has also drastically changed, as he went from donning casual looks, to mostly suits.

In the sweet photo, Hillary also had long straight hair, in contrast to her iconic short hairstyles over the years.

Bill Clinton looked unrecognizable in throwback pictures© Instagram
Bill Clinton looked unrecognizable in throwback pictures

The carousel was also a loving time capsule filled with the pair's most special moments such as their wedding, their daughter Chelsea Clinton's birth and growth over the years, and their dance at the Inaugural Ball.

The former first lady shared a heartwarming note for Bill in the caption, writing: "Happy birthday, dear Bill. Eighty years into your extraordinary life, [and] I feel very lucky to have spent over 50 of them with you. Here's to more dancing, talking, and laughing together in the years to come."

The couple met at Yale© Instagram
The couple met at Yale

Fans react to Hillary's sweet note to Bill

Fans flocked to the comments to wish Bill a happy birthday and to also celebrate the pair's love story.

One person wrote: "Happy Birthday to President Clinton! Today, we celebrate not only another year of life, but also the journey of a man who held one of the most important positions of responsibility in the world and left his name in the history of the United States."

The comment continued: "May this new chapter be filled with health, peace, wisdom, and many special moments with your family. May God continue to bless your life and grant you many more years to celebrate your story and your legacy. Happy Birthday, President Clinton! May God bless you and your family."

Hillary shared a many milestone moments online© Instagram
Hillary shared many milestone moments online

Another follower added: "Beautiful tribute and photos! Happy birthday, President Clinton! We are lucky to have you."

A third commenter wrote: "A truly amazing couple who have withstood adversity and slings and arrows their entire lives. This is what strength looks like. Love to you both! Happy Birthday, Mr. President!"

One person continued: "The couple that blazed through. Happy Birthday!"

The two have been together over 50 years© Instagram
The two have been together over 50 years

Bill reflects on asking Hillary out

During a speech in 2016, Bill recalled the time he worked up the nerve to ask Hillary out, revealing: "I turned red and she laughed that big laugh of hers, and I thought well, [expletive], since my cover's been blown, I just went ahead and asked her to take a walk down to the art museum."

He gushed: "We've been walking and talking and laughing together ever since and we've done it in good times and bad too – joy and heartbreak…We've built a lifetime of memories."

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