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Apparently, it’s 2016 again. Well — at least it is on social media.
For the past week, our timelines have been flooded with clips and photos from a decade ago. The fashion we swore we wanted to forget – and some we secretly still like. The hairstyles we loved (the past tense is on purpose). The glow-ups and glow-downs. The makeup trends many of us tried at least once… heavy eyeliner included.
The 2016 Trend Has Us In Our Feelings – From Friends And Families To Celebrities
According to a recent People breakdown of the trend, the internet’s 2016 revival is tied to a collective craving for a time when social media felt looser, less curated, and way more fun. Before everything had to be polished and perfected. Before every post felt like a brand deal. Remember when we didn’t care about filters, the algorithm, likes, and shares on social?
Everyone is in the spirit — from friends and family to brands and celebrities pulling receipts from their archives.
And honestly? I’m not mad at it.
Marsai Martin Sings Her Way Into The 2016 Trend
One person who absolutely won the trend is Marsai Martin.
The producer, actress, and all-around baddie dropped a video of herself singing in a car — bright-eyed, young, excited, and dressed in a black-and-white dress. It was adorable. Peak Black girl joy.
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Now fast-forward to today and Marsai is certified. Her body is tea. She slays every red carpet. She’s producing films and television shows. And she’s just getting started.
Marsai’s 2016 post is the perfect reminder of what a glow-up can look like without erasing where you started. It celebrates growth while honoring Black girlhood — the joy, the innocence, the confidence that existed long before the accolades. Marsai’s been that girl.
We’ve seen several celebrities jump into the 2016 wave, pulling out carousel pics and memories that instantly put us in our feelings.
See our gallery below for more celeb 2016 moments that have us deep in our feelings.
1. Simone Biles
Simone Biles gives us a true time capsule from her original Olympic era. Goofy selfies. Team bonding. Celebrity cameos. The pictures come from a moment when the world first fell in love with her — before the pressure, the endorsements, and the nonstop GOAT conversations.
2. Raven Goodwin
Raven Goodwin’s 2016 throwback is pure fashion nostalgia. Bodycon silhouettes. Bold glam. Red carpet confidence. Raven lived her best life then and she’s living it now.
3. Serena Williams
Serena Williams taps into 2016 energy with Beyoncé’s “Sorry” as the soundtrack – reminding us that she was a video vixen. That era marked her dominance on and off the court, when strength, femininity, and defiance coexisted unapologetically. It was Serena in her bag, her power, and her presence — and revisiting it now feels less like nostalgia and more like a victory lap.