In today’s world, it’s hard not to look at celebrities online and in movies and get down on yourself. Sometimes, we have to remember not all of it’s natural…cough cough cosmetic surgery cough cough. No, we aren’t going to debate about which celebrity has cosmetic surgery. However, we want to show you celebs before fame hit. Back before Hollywood makeup artists and stylists took over or rumors of cosmetic surgery arose. So sit back and be ready to be amazed!
Megan Fox
Model/actress Megan Fox seems almost perfect on screen. Truth is, this megastar had humble beginnings too. Things were a lot different before the Transformers star hit her big break!
Megan Fox
Kylie Jenner
First known as the cute youngest sister in the Kardashian/Jenner home, since then things have really taken off. From running her own makeup brand, clothing line with her sister and having her own app, Kylie keeps busy. Rumors circulated about plastic surgery when fans compared images of her recently to older pictures, thus, Kylie made her own statement about her cosmetic surgery, confirming she has been under the knife.
Kylie Jenner
Kim Kardashian
Older sister Kim has been in the spotlight for so long, many forgot about the young Kim before all the fame. After her rise to fame on the reality show, she amassed her fortune with modeling and acting gigs, along with her ventures in fashion. Now, she’s married to Kanye West and together they have two kids, North and Saint West.
Kim Kardashian
Blake Lively
Fans first fell in love with Blake during her breakout role with Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants. Shortly after, she reached success on Gossip Girl. Now with husband Ryan Reynolds by her side, this star continues to have a flourishing career.
Blake Lively
Bella Hadid
This 2016 Model Of The Year was not always a runway girl. Though we have to say her mother being a retired model probably had some influence on her. However, back before her modeling days, Bella dreamed of making the 2016 Olympics as an equestrian but had to put those dreams aside in 2013 because of her chronic Lyme disease. Well, 2016 still turned out to be a pretty successful year for her.
Bella Hadid
Minka Kelly
Daughter of Aerosmith guitarist Rick Dufay, this actress did not hit it big until landing a role on Friday Night Lights. If you just can’t get enough of this talented woman, we have good news for you. In September 2017, she announced her upcoming role in the TV show Titans.
Minka Kelly
Olivia Munn
Back before 2006, she actually went by Lisa Munn. Now, we know this actress and model as Olivia Munn. Also we have to mention her charity work…Munn is especially known for her work with PETA.
Olivia Munn
Kerry Washington
Back when Olivia Pope, um I mean Kerry Washington, was trying to make it, she learned how to dance from Jennifer Lopez! So cool! Afterwards, she got her own big break on Shonda Rimes’ show Scandal. The rest is history.
Kerry Washington
Kendall Jenner
Another Jenner made the list! Just like sister Kylie, Kendall first became known as one of the younger sisters on her family’s reality show. Now, she’s a famous model and entrepreneur.
Kendall Jenner
Meghan Markle
Ah, Meghan Markle. This actress and humanitarian has been in the spotlight for so long, many forget Markle had a life before Suits. However, now the big news is her engagement to Prince Harry. Since the engagement, she announced that she’s retiring from acting.
Meghan Markle
Khloé Kardashian
Now, on to Khloé Kardashian. Recently, Khloe has publicly spoken about her intensive weight loss plans and starred in a health and fitness documentary series detailing her plans. The series is called Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian.
Khloé Kardashian
Heidi Montag
When people hear Heidi Montag, they think The Hills or Spencer Pratt, her now husband. Anyway, this reality star has really come a long ways since first gaining fame on MTV.
Heidi Montag
Nicole Richie
Daughter of Lionel Richie, Nicole is perhaps, best known as Paris Hilton’s friend and costar in The Simple Life. Most recently, Richie began starring in the NBC show, Great News as the character Portia.
Nicole Richie
Carrie Underwood
After winning American Idol back in 2005, Carrie Underwood has continued to succeed with her country hits. In fact, she has sold over 65 million records worldwide!
Carrie Underwood
Bella Thorne
Thorne had her big break with the Disney show, Shake It Up. On the show, she starred alongside Zendaya. Recently, she’s been really busy between working on the 2017 Netflix movie You Get Me and The Babysitter which was released directly to Netflix.
Bella Thorne
Kate Beckinsale
It seems like Kate Beckinsale has acted in just about everything! From her starring roles in both Serendipity and Pearl Harbor to The Aviator and Click, this English actress has made a name for herself in Hollywood.
Kate Beckinsale
Melania Trump
Now, the First Lady of the United States, Melania was born in Slovenia. She’s Donald Trump’s third wife and a former model.
Melania Trump
Kristen Stewart
We know her as Bella from the Twilight series. Then, Stewart famously dated Robert Pattison for some time, but is currently dating Victoria Secret angel Stella Maxwell. Now, this actress continues to act and even direct!
Kristen Stewart
Amber Heard
Amber first began her acting career with a role in Friday Night Lights. After starring in Never Back Down and Pineapple Express, this actress became an instant hit. If you loved her as Mera in Justice League, don’t fear because she will reprise the role in Aquaman (2018).
Amber Heard
Jessica Biel
Who didn’t love Jessica as Mary in 7th Heaven? Now, this star has many acting credits to her name. Oh and she’s married to musician Justin Timberlake.
Jessica Biel
Kate Upton
Model Kate Upton gained international success with her Sports Illustrated work especially. Upton also acts. You can find her in films such as, Tower Heist and The Other Woman. She recently married MLB star Justin Verlander in 2017.
Kate Upton
Ivanka Trump
Fashion designer, businesswoman and author, what doesn’t Ivanka do? Oh, she also advises her father, President Donald Trump. She has three children with her husband Jared Kushner.
Ivanka Trump
Hailey Baldwin
Hailey is daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin, the youngest of the Baldwin brothers. She’s a world famous model nowadays. However, she initially wanted to be a ballet dancer, but a foot injury prevented her from pursuing that career. Recently, she dispelled rumors about plastic surgery, saying it was not cosmetic surgery rather her face had just matured.
Hailey Baldwin
Emmy Rossum
Besides starring in Shameless, Emmy Rossum also writes and records her own songs! Rossum had been dating the writer and director Sam Esmail for two years when the two married in 2017. Congrats!
Emmy Rossum
Whitney Port
Next up, another former The Hills star. After her debut, she even launched her very own fashion line. She married Tim Roseman, The City producer, in 2015. Then, in July 2017, the two welcomed their first child. Wow, times really flies!
Whitney Port
Kristin Cavallari
Kristin rose to fame with her role in MTV reality series Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County. Afterwards, she had some smaller roles in TV shows. In 2013, she married Jay Cutler, QB of the Miami Dolphins, with whom she has three kids.
Kristin Cavallari
Nicola Peltz
From her breakout role in The Last Airbender to playing Bradley Martin in Bates Motel, Peltz has demonstrated her immense talent to the world. Then, in 2014, she starred in the fourth installment in the Transformers series.
Nicola Peltz
Jessica Chastain
Where do we begin with all that Chastain has achieved in her acting career? She won critical acclaim with her performances in many films such as, The Help, Zero Dark Thirty, The Martian, Miss Sloane and Molly’s Game, to name a few. In 2017, she married Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, who is a fashion executive.
Jessica Chastain
Abigail Breslin
From her first roles in movies like Signs and Little Miss Sunshine, fans could not get enough of Breslin. Maybe you have your favorite Breslin role, but it’s so hard to choose. Between her roles in films like My Sister’s Keeper and August: Osage County alongside Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep and Benedict Cumberbatch, she shines in every movie!
Abigail Breslin
Meryl Streep
Speaking of Meryl Streep, this actress has been called one of the best in her generation. I mean, this woman has been nominated for 20 Academy Awards, which is more than any other actor. From Out of Africa, The Iron Lady, Doubt to The Devil Wears Prada, she can surely do it all.
Meryl Streep
Emma Stone
Did you know she was named the highest-paid actress on the planet? Her debut on film came in 2007 with Superbad. Then she starred in films like Easy A, The Amazing Spider-Man and its sequel. Most recently, she starred opposite Ryan Gosling in La La Land, which gained critical acclaim.
Emma Stone
Kourtney Kardashian
The oldest of the Kardashian sisters, Kourtney also rose to fame with the family’s reality show. She’s a model and businesswoman like sisters. This socialite has three children with ex Scott Disick.
Kourtney Kardashian
Winona Ryder
Remember her iconic role in Beetlejuice? Now, this legendary actress is making headlines for her amazing performance in Netflix series Stranger Things. We seriously can’t wait for season three!
Winona Ryder
Kate Bosworth
Probably best known for the hit movie Crush, Bosworth like some others on our list, was once a champion equestrian. Let’s not forget to mention her successful modeling career working for brands like Calvin Klein Jeans! In 2013, she married Michael Polish, an American director.
Kate Bosworth
Allison Williams
Daughter of anchorman Brian Williams, Allison’s fame grew with her role as Marnie Michaels on HBO’s Girls. In 2015, she married the cofounder of CollegeHumor, Ricky Van Veen. Most recently, she won critical acclaim for her lead role in Jordan Peele’s Get Out film.
Allison Williams
Naomi Watts
English actress and producer Naomi Watts has been a staple in Hollywood for years. She first reached widespread fame with her role in David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive. Soon after she starred in the remake of the Japanese horror movie, The Ring. For her role in The Impossible, she received many nominations. Basically, if you haven’t seen it, please get on that, but be prepared to cry!
Naomi Watts
Nicole Kidman
This Australian actress has captured audiences ever since starring opposite Tom Cruise in Days of Thunder. Nowadays, she’s married to Keith Urban. She’s also known for her charity work with UNICEF. And yes, she is returning for season two of HBO’s Big Little Lies! We cannot wait!
Nicole Kidman
Angelina Jolie
Wow, what do we even need to tell you about Angelina? Well, this actress is also a huge humanitarian and has six children with ex Brad Pitt. Her breakout role came as Jolie’s starring role as Lara Croft in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. The rest is history…
Angelina Jolie
Rihanna
Born in Barbados as Robyn Rihanna Fenty, this singer has become one of the top-selling artists of all time. Besides her number one hits, she’s a fashion icon as well. Her collaboration with Puma called Fenty x Puma has only furthered her successful career. Seriously, ANTI is one of our favorite albums of all time.
Rihanna
Marisa Tomei
Wow, a lot has changed since Marisa Tomei’s early days! Now, we know and love this actress for her work in films like My Cousin Vinny, Anger Management and Spider-Man: Homecoming. Seriously, we love her as Aunt May in both Captain America: Civil War and Spider-Man: Homecoming. What can’t Marisa do?!
Marisa Tomei
Madonna
Do we really need to introduce the “Queen of Pop?” Yes, she’s the best-selling female artist of all time, but she was Madonna Louise Ciccone before she became just Madonna. In February 2017, she adopted four year old twin girls! Recently, she was working on directing and co-writing the film adaptation of The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells, tentatively titled Loved.
Madonna
Uma Thurman
This actress/model rose to fame for Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction, but we don’t need to tell you that. Of course, she’s also starred in hit films like Batman & Robin, Gattaca, Les Misérables (1998) and of course the Kill Bill movies! In July 2017, she announced her Broadway debut in The Parisian Woman. Thurman is a huge activist for everything from the 2011 drought in East Africa to saving threatened species of Black rhinos in Southern Africa.
Uma Thurman
Goldie Hawn
From Cactus Flower in 1969 to Death Becomes Her (1992), Hawn has become a staple of Hollywood. Recently, she starred in Snatched alongside Amy Schumer. Oh, and she’s an activist as well! She started her own foundation in 2003 called The Hawn Foundation to help underprivileged children.
Goldie Hawn
Sarah Jessica Parker
Obviously, everyone knows her for her role as Carrie Bradshaw in the HBO show Sex and the City and their films. Before that she starred in films like Honeymoon in Vegas and Hocus Pocus. Parker has enjoyed roles in other hit films after SATC, like, The Family Stone, Failure to Launch and Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009). Now, she has three children with husband Matthew Broderick.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Charlize Theron
This South African actress and film producer has had hit after hit! From The Italian Job and Monster to The Road and more recently, The Fate of the Furious and Atomic Blonde, we cannot get enough of Theron! Also, she’s very active with the fight against HIV/AIDS, in addition to advocating for animal rights and same sex marriage.
Charlize Theron
Sandra Bullock
Next up, America’s Sweetheart, Sandra Bullock! Probably best known for Miss Congeniality, Bullock now has also received praise for her roles in The Blind Side, Two Weeks Notice, The Proposal and Gravity. Bullock is a huge supporter of the American Red Cross. Also, she has two adopted children.
Sandra Bullock
Pamela Anderson
Ah, Pamela Anderson! Now, when we hear her name we think of her modeling days with Playboy and also her Baywatch days. Additionally, she’s known for being a big animal rights activist. Unsurprisingly, this animal rights activist is also a vegan.
Pamela Anderson
Taylor Swift
This Pennsylvania native began pursuing her music career at the young age of 14! Things have really changed since she came out with “Our Song.” Now, with her 2017 album, Reputation, Taylor Swift is redefining her image in the public. Also, she’s spoken out in defense of the LGBT community and against discrimination. She’s won 10 Grammys.
Taylor Swift
Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton is America’s ultimate heiress. The world was obsessed with her from the minute she stepped onto the scene. We loved watching her and Nicole Richie on The Simple Life and then later watching her on Paris Hilton’s My New BFF. Who could forget her song “Stars Are Blind.” Now, she’s engaged to Chris Zylka. That’s hot.
Paris Hilton
Katie Holmes
The world fell in love with her as Joey on Dawson’s Creek. Afterwards, Holmes continued to find success in Hollywood in everything from, Batman Begins, Thank You For Smoking and Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark. She was married to Tom Cruise from 2006 until 2012. Together, they had a daughter Suri.
Katie Holmes
Reese Witherspoon
Way back when, she made her debut in The Man in the Moon. Since then, she’s become famous for playing Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, as well as her role in Sweet Home Alabama. Now, we are obsessed with Big Little Lies on HBO, and we cannot wait for her return in season two!
Reese Witherspoon
Sophia Bush
Of course, we know Sophia as Brooke on One Tree Hill. Well, she’s also known for roles in John Tucker Must Die, The Narrows and The Hitcher. Maybe you watched her as Det. Erin Lindsay on Chicago P.D. Anyway, she’s also a huge activist for everything from Democratic political causes to fighting against poverty.
Sophia Bush
Cate Blanchett
We all remember her first big role as Elizabeth I in Elizabeth. Anyway, since then she was Katharine Hepburn in The Aviator and Jasmine Francis in Blue Jasmine. Her credits run far too long for us to list. Recently, she played Hela the villain in Thor: Ragnarok. She’s married to playwright/screenwriter Andrew Upton, and they have four children together.
Cate Blanchett
Gwen Stefani
Gwen rose to fame as the lead vocalist for No Doubt. She’s won three Grammys. From 2002 to 2016, she was married to Gavin Rossdale, a British musician, and they have three sons. Recently, she has continued releasing music and became a judge on The Voice and began dating country star Blake Shelton.
Gwen Stefani
Betty White
Aw, Betty! Did you know she has the longest standing TV career out of all female entertainers? From her role on the The Mary Tyler Moore Show to the beloved Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls, the world adores Betty.
Betty White