Top 10 Celebs That Look Completely Different Today
#10: Renée Zellweger
Throughout her career, Academy Award winner Renée Zellweger has undergone multiple transformations to be able to portray a wide range of characters. But her real-life physical change may just be the most dramatic of all. The actress, who gained international recognition for films like “Jerry Maguire” and “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” was easily identifiable for her blonde hair, rosy cheeks and pouty lips. After a prolonged hiatus from the screen, Zellweger returned to the red carpet in 2014 with a new look that turned a lot of heads. Many speculated that she had gone under the knife to achieve her more relaxed, wrinkle-free appearance. But the “Judy” actress shut down the rumors, attributing the change to living a happier, more peaceful life.
#9: Jonah Hill
We all watched the growth of Jonah Hill from his timid curly-haired youth into the confident Hollywood A-lister that he is today. After making his film debut in David O. Russell’s “I Heart Huckabees,” Hill landed his first leading role in the 2007 buddy comedy “Superbad.” The next few years saw the Los Angeles-born actor embark on an incredible weight loss journey, shedding off about forty pounds. He also ditched the curly locks for a more polished, slicked-back short ‘do that accentuated his now more oval-shaped face. In 2021, Hill made yet another transformation, this time, into the quintessential surfer bro look, sporting beach blond hair and a tattoo captioned “Body Love.” We’re totally stoked for you, bro!
#8: Meg Ryan
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“Is that you, Meg Ryan?” seemed to be the question on the tongues of many when the actress appeared at the 2016 Tony Awards. Ryan, who became Hollywood’s darling for her endearing performances in the classic rom-coms “When Harry Met Sally…” and “Sleepless in Seattle,” appeared a lot less in public towards the end of the 2000s. That may have contributed to everyone’s astonishment when she debuted a youthful, more radiant look on the Tonys’ red carpet. This led to speculation that she had had extensive work done on her face, which Ryan neither confirmed nor denied. Regardless, we can all agree that the “You’ve Got Mail” star has aged gracefully, with a giant smile to boot.
#7: Aaron Carter
Before there was Justin Bieber, there was Aaron Carter. The little brother of one of the Backstreet Boys, Carter established himself as a teen pop idol with the early 2000s singles, “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)” and “That’s How I Beat Shaq.” The fresh-faced Carter won the hearts of teenagers around the world with his spiky beach blond hair, tinted glasses and his adorable boyish charm. His career soon faced a downturn, which came with multiple legal troubles and a bankruptcy claim in 2013. These days, Carter seems to have made an easy transition from former teen heartthrob to TikTok rapper, complete with the face tattoos, chains and the crazy hair… or lack thereof.
#6: Khloé Kardashian
Khloé Kardashian stepped into the spotlight after the premiere of her family’s reality TV series “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” The show became a ratings smash for the E! network, but with that success came an intense scrutiny of all members of the Kardashian-Jenner clan. Khloé became an easy target for body-shamers online and in the media, receiving unfair comparisons to her older sisters, Kim and Kourtney. In the years since the show premiered, there’s no denying that her looks have changed drastically from what they used to be. While she has long avoided commenting on the topic of plastic surgery, the mother of two recently admitted, during the series’ reunion, to having some work done.
#5: Lil’ Kim
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The contrast between early 2000s Lil’ Kim and now is so stark that it’ll be difficult convincing anyone who’d been in a coma the whole time that she is the same person. The iconic rapper paved the way for a generation of female hip-hop artists after releasing her double platinum debut album “Hard Core.” Known initially for her bold, risqué fashion choices, fans began to notice slight changes in her overall appearance around the mid-2000s. In 2005, Lil’ Kim opened up about getting a rhinoplasty after a physical altercation with a former lover left her with a broken nose. With multiple rumored procedures since then, Lil’ Kim seems to have changed her looks just as much as she changed the hip-hop game.
#4: Mickey Rourke
Over the course of his decades-long career, Oscar-nominated actor Mickey Rourke has gone through one of the most dramatic transformations we’ve ever seen. After a successful start in Hollywood, Rourke decided to take a break from acting to return to his first love - boxing. Although this stint didn’t last too long, it left him with considerable damage to his face that required reconstructive surgery. Unfortunately, the procedure ended up botched and resulted in Rourke looking completely unrecognizable from his charming younger self. Nevertheless, the actor made a resounding comeback to acting with 2005’s “Sin City” and 2008’s “The Wrestler.” With this, Rourke proved that even though he had undergone a physical transformation, his acting prowess largely remained the same.
#3: Kim Kardashian
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Kim Kardashian is probably the most prominent celebrity who is famous… well, for being famous. The immensely popular socialite first stepped into the public eye as a close friend of Paris Hilton. She has since managed to transform herself into a successful influencer, business mogul and activist in such a short time. Her career is not the only thing that has undergone a transformation though, as her looks have also morphed over the years. Just like her sisters, she is rumored to have had plastic surgery but has since dispelled them. Instead, the reality star, who spends a reported $74 000+ on her beauty regimen annually, attributes her looks to daily gym sessions and a little bit of Botox.
#2: Donatella Versace
As the chief creative officer of one of the world’s leading fashion labels, Donatella Versace has set the tone in the industry for years. An elegant woman herself, Donatella developed a signature style in the ‘90s with her bleach blonde hair, smokey eyes and black ensembles. While she largely maintained this style as the 2000s rolled around, the same can’t exactly be said for her physical appearance. Judging from her looks, many have concluded that the fashion mogul has gone under the knife, although she has only admitted to receiving Botox injections. The dramatic transformation has resulted in Donatella having a number of notably striking features that make her appear drastically different from her past self.
#1: Michael Jackson
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The legendary career of the “King of Pop” began at a very early age, as one of the Jackson 5. From that point until his unfortunate demise in 2009, the world got to witness Michael Jackson’s unbelievable transformation, as a musician and as a person. After establishing himself as a solo star in the ‘80s, Jackson’s physical appearance gradually began to change. Due to being diagnosed with vitiligo, a skin disorder characterized by uneven skin patches, Jackson reportedly began using certain products that lightened his tone. This, coupled with multiple alleged cosmetic procedures, physically transformed the pop icon into an entirely different person. Even with all the changes, one thing remained constant in Jackson’s life, and that was his undeniable talent.
