The likes of Jessie J, Kanye West and Beyonce weren't always the polished performers you see today.
Before they were multi platinum global superstars, today's biggest pop icons were fresh faced youngsters, plying their trade in dingy pubs and school plays.
From an early age, today's chart toppers craved the limelight on stage and Entertainmentwise has compiled a list of some of their best/cutest early performances.
As we showed you earlier, Jessie J started out singing in a school performance of Bugsy Malone but did you know Bruno Mars was a 4 year old Elvis impersonator and Adele performed in a library? Scroll through the videos below to see your favourite star from their childhood.
Jessie J as Blousey Brown in Bugsy Malone School Play.
Beyonce, aged 8, performing 'Home' from the Wiz musical.
A precocious Bruno Mars on stage as Elvis at 4 years old.
Grammy award winning Adele playing to about 50 people in Lancaster Library.
Kanye West had the stage presence if not the fashion sense back in 1996.
A confident Rihanna on stage at 15.
Stars Before and After Fame




























