| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-glow-up persona, with "the" | New York Times Midi | 04 Apr 2026 |
| Pre-transformation self | New York Times | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Person I used to be | New York Times | 15 Jun 2025 |
| Person I used to be | New York Times | 10 Nov 2024 |
| The person I used to be, self-descriptively | New York Times Mini | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Pre-makeover persona | ||
| Pre-makeover personality | LA Times Daily | 25 Feb 2023 |
| Pre-makeover self | New York Times | 04 Nov 2021 |