15 Celebrities Who Look Completely Different After Plastic Surgery
In Hollywood, making small adjustments to look younger and more attractive has become almost standard. It seems like nearly every celebrity has jumped on the cosmetic surgery bandwagon to enhance their appearance. But is the outcome truly worth it?
Some people argue that certain celebs look completely unrecognizable after their procedures. In fact, many netizens have even claimed that some celebrities actually looked better before opting for cosmetic changes. Keep reading for a before-and-after comparison of celebs who underwent extreme transformations, leaving them almost unidentifiable.
#1 Zoë Kravitz
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Although Zoë has never addressed rumors about cosmetic surgery, there’s speculation that she may have undergone procedures like eyelid surgery or buccal fat removal to define her cheeks.
“She’s naturally beautiful and clearly got the best genes from her stunning parents. No filler needed!” one user remarked on the Batman star’s before-and-after photos.
#2 Ariana Grande
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The Wicked actress recently revealed she’s been “four years clean” from Botox and fillers.
“I’ve had fillers in different areas and Botox, but I stopped about four years ago. That’s the extent of it,” she shared with Vanity Fair in September 2024. She also mentioned that she’s “open” to getting a facelift in the future.
When asked about the relentless scrutiny of her appearance, Ariana spoke emotionally, saying, “I’ve been in the public eye, a specimen under a microscope, since I was 16 or 17. It’s hard to shield yourself from that noise.
“It’s uncomfortable and awful, no matter where or how big or small it is.”
#3 Erin Moriarty
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The actress, widely recognized for her role as Starlight on The Boys, left Instagram in January 2024 following speculation about her appearance. The controversy was sparked, in part, by Megyn Kelly, who referenced Erin’s photos as an example of young women’s supposed obsession with plastic surgery, according to CNN.
Erin described the comments as “misinformed” and “inaccurate,” explaining that one of the photos was taken “over a decade ago” and the other was from an event where she had “major contouring” done by a makeup artist.
“There is no excuse for these horrific allegations, the verbal abuse I’ve had to delete, and the completely false information being spread to push a message of exhibitionist feminism,” she wrote. Erin has since returned to Instagram.
#4 Kim Kardashian
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The Kardashian empire has long been built on the business of beauty, and Kim has been open about her dedication to looking her best.
“I really, genuinely care about looking good,” Kim told Allure in 2022. “I probably care more than 90% of the people on this planet. It’s not easy when you’re a mom and exhausted at the end of the day, or when you’re in school—I’m all of those things.”
She continued, “I usually do my beauty treatments late at night, after everyone’s in bed. I’m doing laser treatments.”
Kim even joked, “I would probably eat sh*t if someone told me, ‘If you eat this bowl of poop every day, you’ll look younger.’”
The SKIMS founder also shared that she’s had “a little bit of Botox,” but denied getting lip or cheek fillers, a nose job, or butt implants.
#5 Hunter Tylo
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After seeing a recent photo of Hunter, one netizen commented, “I’m always a bit flabbergasted when people who are already beautiful get so much work done.”
When asked in 2006 about aging in Hollywood, the actress, who is best known for playing Taylor Hayes on The Bold and the Beautiful, shared her thoughts: “It can be done with grace, and women shouldn’t be ashamed of getting older. I think you get better as you age.”
She added, “The best thing you can do is naturally take care of yourself by being healthy. That’s the most important thing. I know people get [plastic surgery]; it’s part of our business, and women have the right to do it if they want to.”
The Texas-born star chose not to reveal whether she had undergone any cosmetic procedures.
#6 Megan Fox
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Megan shared on the Call Her Daddy podcast that she has undergone three breast augmentations, a rhinoplasty, and has had Botox and fillers.
She clarified that she hasn’t had a facelift, brow lift, thread lift, buccal fat removal, liposuction, body contouring, or a BBL.
“When it comes to lasers and stuff like that, I’ve done everything you could possibly think of, and I always will,” the Jennifer’s Body actress explained. “I don’t understand the point of shaming people for getting things done.”
#7 Kate Beckinsale
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After seeing Kate’s before-and-after photos, one netizen wrote, “I’ve been a makeup artist in the industry for over a decade and have never come across a lipstick or pencil that plumps the lips that much.”
The 51-year-old actress and model addressed the “vicious” commentary about her appearance in a heartfelt message posted on Instagram last May.
“Every time I post anything — and by the way, this has been the case since I was about 30 — I’m accused of having unrecognizable surgery, using Botox, getting fillers, or being obsessed with looking younger. It’s such a tiresome and subtly vicious way to bully someone,” Kate wrote.
“I don’t actually do any of those things,” she clarified.
#8 Kylie Jenner
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The youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, Kylie, opened up about getting lip fillers, a decision that stemmed from insecurities she had felt since her teenage years.
“When I was 15, I was insecure about my lips. I have really small lips, and I remember one of my first kisses, a guy said, ‘I didn’t think you’d be a good kisser because you have such small lips.’ I took that really hard,” she shared.
“I didn’t feel desirable or pretty. I really wanted bigger lips. I would overline my lips with lip liner just to create the illusion of fuller lips. Then, finally, I realized the lip liner wasn’t doing it. I ended up getting my lips done.”
Kylie also revealed that she underwent breast augmentation surgery at 19, something she now regrets. “Obviously, I have a daughter now, and I would be heartbroken if she wanted to get her body done at 19,” she admitted.
#9 Kendall Jenner
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Kendall addressed plastic surgery rumors during an Instagram Live in 2017, saying, “As a model, why would I have my face reconstructed? It doesn’t even make sense.”
Despite her comments, speculation about potential procedures, such as a nose job and fillers, continued.
In 2021, the reality star told Bravo that her family didn’t contribute to unrealistic beauty standards. “We all really enjoy taking care of ourselves and being healthy,” she explained. “So I think, if anything, the only thing we’re really trying to represent is just being the healthiest version of yourself.”
#10 Madonna
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The legendary musician responded to plastic surgery rumors in an Instagram post after her appearance at the 2023 Grammys.
“Look how cute I am now that swelling from surgery has gone down. Lol,” she joked, after fans claimed she looked “unrecognizable” while presenting an award at the ceremony.
Madonna later addressed the criticism in a separate post, explaining that a closeup shot from a long lens camera had distorted her face, making it appear rounder and puffier, according to The Daily Mail.
The Material Girl hitmaker fired back at the critics, saying, “Once again, I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny that permeates the world we live in.”
#11 Demi Lovato
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As part of her commitment to staying transparent with her fans, the 32-year-old singer shared that she gets anti-wrinkle injections.
“I’ve incorporated Xeomin into my routine every three months, and it gives me the results I want while still looking like myself,” Demi explained.
“I’m always transparent with my fans, and this is something I wanted to share. It normalizes it and takes the taboo away from injectables.”
She continued, “It’s all about what makes you feel like your best self. Don’t listen to naysayers. Do what makes you feel comfortable in your own skin.”
#12 Nina Dobrev
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Fans noted Nina looked noticeably different with thinner lips when she starred in Degrassi and The Vampire Diaries.
“I for real didn’t even recognize her. She’s always been one of my subjective 10s,” one Reddit user commented, while another added, “She was literally perfect. Why won’t people just allow themselves to age??”
“She was so gorgeous. I can’t believe how different she looks, but hopefully, she really is happy,” a third fan remarked.
On Penn Badgley’s podcast Podcrushed, the Bulgaria-born star addressed the plastic surgery rumors.
“I didn’t have anything to hide, and I was annoyed because I was reading these things that weren’t true,” she said in 2021. “Aging is a natural part of life. It’s going to happen to all of us.”
#13 Amelia Gray Hamlin
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The 23-year-old daughter of Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin was spotted with bruised lips in 2021, a common side effect of lip filler injections.
Amelia has also shared selfies with Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jason Diamond, but she hasn’t disclosed which procedures she sees him for.
“The man, the myth, the legend himself… @DrJasonDiamond My fave doctor’s appointment,” she wrote alongside a photo with the surgeon, who is known to have worked with the Kardashians.
Some have speculated that her noticeably slimmer face could be due to buccal fat removal, while others have suggested she may have had lip and cheek fillers, or even a brow lift.
#14 Renée Zellweger
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In 2014, Renée Zellweger’s appearance at the Elle Women in Hollywood Awards sparked media speculation about possible upper eye lift cosmetic surgery.
The Bridget Jones star responded by attributing the change to a healthier, stress-free lifestyle. “I’m glad folks think I look different! I’m living a different, happy, more fulfilling life, and I’m thrilled that perhaps it shows,” she explained.
She added, “For a long time, I wasn’t doing such a good job with that. I took on a schedule that wasn’t realistically sustainable and didn’t allow for taking care of myself.”
Renée continued, “People haven’t seen me healthy for a while. Maybe I look different, but who doesn’t as they get older?! Ha. But I am different. I’m happy.”
#15 Anya Taylor-Joy
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Rumors started circulating in 2021 that The Queen’s Gambit actress Anya Taylor-Joy may have undergone cosmetic surgery, though she has never publicly addressed the speculation, and there is no confirmation that she has had any procedures.
“She has changed so much! I think she looked her best during the Split era,” one Redditor commented, while another added, “She was the last person on earth who needed buccal fat removal.”
In a 2021 interview with Elle, Anya opened up about being bullied for her appearance during her school years. “Much the same way as [Queen’s Gambit character] Beth needed chess, I needed acting,” she said.
“I needed to believe in a place where I could be valued and appreciated, and actually have something to contribute, rather than constantly feeling like, ‘What is wrong with me, and why do I not fit in?’”
