Gemma Collins looks unrecognisable as she shares incredible throwback snaps

Gemma Collins is currently topping up the tan on a Tenerife getaway, but in between her pool-side lounging, the beauty uploaded a series of throwback snaps to her Instagram.

Celebrating her friend’s birthday, the TOWIE star shared several incredible snaps from her teenage years.

Posting the images to the social media platform, she marked her best friend Vicky’s special day by uploading pictures from their 36-year friendship.

In one image, the reality TV personality rocked her signature peroxide blonde locks, as she donned a black bra underneath a sheer black top.

Gemma Collins posted a variety of throwback snaps to Instagram (Image: Instagram)

In another picture, the friends stood together as they clutched onto drinks and beamed for the camera inside a gazebo.

And a third image showed the pair on a rollercoaster as they held onto the carriage.

The Essex native also posted a recent photo, which saw the pair pose with flutes of bubbles and Louis Vuitton accessories.

The TOWIE star celebrated 36-years of friendship with her best friend Vicky (Image: Instagram)

Underneath the sweet snaps, Gemma heaped on the praise to her close pal.

She wrote: “The best friend I could ever have wished for …. you ground me always 36 years of friendship @vicky_fit_foreveryoung.”

And her 1.5million followers swiftly gushed over the snaps, and comments on their lasting friendship.

Gemma uploaded pictures from her teenage years (Image: Instagram)

“Those early pics are how I remember you both at school – so nice you’re friends still all these years later,” one user remarked.

Another exclaimed: “Woah, look at you! So much love and keep the best friends close.”

And a third wrote: “Ah that’s really nice that you remain friends with old pals before you were well known.”

Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk

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