See What the Cast of ‘Parks and Rec’ Looked Like Season 1 vs. Today!
Believe it or not, this Saturday will mark exactly seven years since we were first introduced to the beloved residents of Pawnee, Ind. on Parks and Recreation!
During the seven-season run, the show perfectly balanced heartwarming scenes with laugh-out-loud moments — and we watched as the local government employees grew in their personal and professional lives, and the close-knit members of the Parks and Rec department became a family.
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And it turns out — the stars of the show changed quite a bit in real life, too!
Check out the gallery to see what the stars of P&R looked like during the show’s first season vs. what they look like today!
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