When We Were Young: 15 Photos Of Adele Throughout The Years was originally published on globalgrind.com
1. Still a 19-year-old on the rise.
![Still a 19-year-old on the rise.](https://ioneglobalgrind.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/14480520254064.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
2. The 20-year-old was finding her lane.
![The 20-year-old was finding her lane.](https://ioneglobalgrind.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/14480520785941.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
3. Yet to achieve success in the U.S., Adele was a force to be reckoned with in the UK.
![Yet to achieve success in the U.S., Adele was a force to be reckoned with in the UK.](https://ioneglobalgrind.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/14480520315895.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
4. Before snagging all of the major awards, Adele was just another nominee in attendance.
![Before snagging all of the major awards, Adele was just another nominee in attendance.](https://ioneglobalgrind.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/14480520734318.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
5. Finally, a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
![Finally, a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.](https://ioneglobalgrind.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/14480520837466.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
6. Another one, Grammy for Best New Artist in 2009.
![Another one, Grammy for Best New Artist in 2009.](https://ioneglobalgrind.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/14480520583328.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
7. Her success in America was undeniable.
![Her success in America was undeniable.](https://ioneglobalgrind.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/14480520632639.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
8. 21 was just starting production when Adele hit up the “Sex and the City” premiere.
![21 was just starting production when Adele hit up the “Sex and the City” premiere.](https://ioneglobalgrind.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/14480520684046.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
9. After finishing her second album, Adele’s look got a lot more grown and sexy.
![After finishing her second album, Adele’s look got a lot more grown and sexy.](https://ioneglobalgrind.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/14480520534479.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
10. Working on 21.
![Working on 21.](https://ioneglobalgrind.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/14480520372957.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
11. Following her throat surgery, Adele got back to work.
![Following her throat surgery, Adele got back to work.](https://ioneglobalgrind.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/108430690.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
12. “Skyfall” received the Golden Globe for Best Original Song in 2013.
![“Skyfall” received the Golden Globe for Best Original Song in 2013.](https://ioneglobalgrind.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/14480520425812.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
13. In 2012, Adele became the second female artist to win six awards in one night.
![In 2012, Adele became the second female artist to win six awards in one night.](https://ioneglobalgrind.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/138868239.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
14. She surpassed the Beatles after her second album spent 16 weeks at the top of the US Billboard 200 chart.
![She surpassed the Beatles after her second album spent 16 weeks at the top of the US Billboard 200 chart.](https://ioneglobalgrind.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/14480520475133.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
15. 25 never looked so good.
![25 never looked so good.](https://ioneglobalgrind.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/14480520195199.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)