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Before They were Famous: Scary Celebrity Hairstyles, Skin and More

These photos prove that stardom and cash can fix even the worst celebrity hairstyles and more

January 11, 2011 | by Anna Jimenez | 67 COMMENTS

Scarlett Johansson Before: In 2002 "Lost in Translation" and the infamous opening bum shot hadn't happened yet. Johansson only had over-tweezed eyebrows, a mullet, and some seriously questionable fashion sense to lean on.

After: Nine years and one burgeoning divorce later, ScarJo has been ranked number nine in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World" and has the skin, hair and body of a Grecian goddess.

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by LittleBunny Friday, January 4, 2013 at 10:14AM Report as inappropriate

Interesting how makeup and plastic surgery work wonders!

by robyne00 Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 07:56AM Report as inappropriate

...weird

by eatinglipstick Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 08:02PM Report as inappropriate

Wow they changed alot. Specially kim totally transformed her face

by Kary43 Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 08:48PM Report as inappropriate

Kim has had way too much surgery! She doesn't even look like herself! I love Katy Perry and she has become a quirky, but beautiful woman!

by powerwoman033 Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 07:59PM Report as inappropriate

kim definately got some work done

by NYdesichick Monday, March 5, 2012 at 02:39PM Report as inappropriate

I don't think SJP looks much better. lol

by yestfl Friday, February 24, 2012 at 12:58PM Report as inappropriate

I seriously believe with the money and right people, anyone can look like a celebrity! Glad to see they were normal once :)

by ladyboarder9669 Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 08:57AM Report as inappropriate

I think some of these transformation are just amazing. it definitely gives the average woman hope to improve her looks

by sportimonki13 Friday, January 20, 2012 at 03:30PM Report as inappropriate

Most of them have honest, natural smiles on photos "before". "After" they look like statues :/

by patricia89 Monday, December 12, 2011 at 11:57AM Report as inappropriate

I HONESTLY love the way Aniston looked back in '92 with that gorgeous red hair and that, i don't know, REAL-looking face? Now she looks false, over-done and almost witch-like. The way she smiles almost looks like she's in pain. Look what society's done to her! These celebs looks WAY more REAL in the "past" pictures as opposed to the "celeb" pictures. Although Kim Kardashian looks more.. "the way she should" now, she looked more real back in the day (minus the overly-done cleavage, which I feel could still be toned-down to a natural level), she looks way too fake and overdone now. :( sadface. As much as people "envy" celebrities, I actually pity these poor girls, who are almost expected to tell us to feel great about our natural selves while in reality they're forced to look like and almost become someone completely different than they were born to be! :(

by KathrynMarie Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 03:19PM Report as inappropriate

If anything this article shows how celebs are just like us...

by PorcelainHeart Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 12:28AM Report as inappropriate

Gee, I hope none of us has fair skin, acne, freckles, or any other flaws. Otherwise, we're just not good enough, are we? It makes me pity these women more than envy them.

by MiraBlackSnape Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 12:38AM Report as inappropriate

Love the pics! Makes them seem more human! lol :)

by ladyboarder9669 Monday, August 8, 2011 at 03:05PM Report as inappropriate

I thought Ashlee Simpson's before was better. She looked anorexic in the after photo. Some of the comments were so wrong, Jennifer Aniston did not have a "big" nose before, and Sarah Jessica Parker's nose looked the same in both photos.

by shewalk Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 04:32PM Report as inappropriate

Typo, "man"

by haillos Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 09:56AM Report as inappropriate

Men, but doesn't she have a flawless complexion.

by haillos Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 09:55AM Report as inappropriate

Sounds like they're really hating on freckles and fair skin

by giselle89 Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 09:40AM Report as inappropriate

The commentary was shallow and nasty. Pictures would have been enough

by chemkink Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 07:51PM Report as inappropriate

After awhile stars can afford better hair and make up to look "perfect". What exactly are we supposed to take from this slide show?

by unfamiliargirl Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 01:13PM Report as inappropriate

Everyone looks great now, but then they looked great then, time changes people & I agree most of them just look like they have Heavy makeup on.

by ChandraCarver Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 12:56PM Report as inappropriate

Everyone just looks like they have a buttload more makeup on:P

by riley_beach Friday, July 8, 2011 at 10:46AM Report as inappropriate

cool

by doglova Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 08:39AM Report as inappropriate

It is better to look natural. Every one looks beautiful in their natural self one way or another. As the saying goes Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, it is better to love ourselves for who we are than to love/make others love for who we have changed surgically.

by ebbsandtides Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 06:18AM Report as inappropriate

Wow and we are chasing that perfection when it was all pretend

by modinosaur Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 12:08AM Report as inappropriate

some of these befores were not so bad

by porsha_coleman_mcdaniels Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 11:37PM Report as inappropriate

I don't think that plastic surgery makes people look better. It makes them look like a fabricated beauty "ideal" that they think looks better.

by alictasia Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 07:13PM Report as inappropriate

I see this as a reminder to women of all ages that no one is perfect, and that everyone can benefit from beauty advice in and out of the entertainment industry. Thanks, Total Beauty!

by attagirl Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 04:36PM Report as inappropriate

I had NO idea that Salma Hayek ever had a small chest! Hard to believe that 10 years later she has one of the most enviable figures in Hollywood

by SShum Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 04:24PM Report as inappropriate

How does Salma Hayek look younger 11 years later????

by RhenaL Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 03:16PM Report as inappropriate

SJP is ugly no matter what her hair looks like. Ugg

by Saebbe Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 01:40PM Report as inappropriate

It's hard to believe that some of these celebrities weren't always as galmmed-out as they are now! I mean, some of them were still really pretty, but others (Katy Perry were kind of wierd looking. It's almost a relief that they got famous, so they could get "makeovers".

by sarahsuperstar Sunday, May 8, 2011 at 05:41PM Report as inappropriate

This is the shallowest article i've read hear so far and that is not saying a lot....I can take your selling out to promote stupid brands on your many articles, but to come here and promote, large nose, freckles, as such an offense, i truly think i am better off if i unsubscribe...thanks i don't need this

by debjosh Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 09:37AM Report as inappropriate

Wow, it's AMAZING what good hair/makeup stylists can do to a person's look! Some of the girls were just polished up a little, but some of them had huge makeovers. Can someone send a team of stylists over to my house?!

by LipglossandSpandex Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 09:56PM Report as inappropriate

wow, some big changes.

by yckitsmary Friday, April 8, 2011 at 07:27PM Report as inappropriate

Some celebs looked great both before and after... Blake Lively Katherine Heigle America Ferrara The worst ones... Sara Jessica Katy Perry Overall really fun article, always makes me feel better to know that they have issues with beauty too

by J_Mullins Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 07:25PM Report as inappropriate

Yeah...I agree with the other comments. To suggest that a nose job is needed to be a better you is a little ridiculous. And I take personal offense to the faded freckles!! lol I've had them since I was a kid and my mom always told me they were Angel kisses. Now why would you want to fade Angel kisses?! :)

by cheri4064 Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 03:39PM Report as inappropriate

what the F***? that is not a big nose at all on jennifer aniston. wow, so if you dont look just so, you look wrong. news to me.

by curlqueen Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 03:09PM Report as inappropriate

I don't get this at all...

by Bon_Bon Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 03:14PM Report as inappropriate

i understand that this is a beauty website, but this before and after piece borders on inappropriate. pasty skin? acne? crooked teeth? this dissects these women and claims plastic surgery and makeup are the only way to success and happiness. kind of shallow.

by bailey7 Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 08:58PM Report as inappropriate

I liked Blake Lively before shot better.

by nani Monday, January 24, 2011 at 10:31PM Report as inappropriate

I think a lot of these celebs were beautiful before their "makeover." Especially Katherine- I personally agree with Marlevolent that she looked better in her "before" picture.

by sunkissedglitter Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 03:31PM Report as inappropriate

re: katey perry---what do you mean "pasty skin"? white skin is just as beautiful as bronze. case in point: venus rising from the sea (Bott.)

by flamingleaf Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 01:37PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks, great story. I need to get a make up artist!

by slwydamucow3 Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:43AM Report as inappropriate

interestng article

by auntjeanie Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:30AM Report as inappropriate

An article on people's minor imperfections? It's no wonder women these days are so insecure.

by beyondmakeup Friday, January 21, 2011 at 09:03AM Report as inappropriate

I much prefer Katherine Heigl's "before" photo to her "after" one. She looked so much more natural and fresh. Now, she looks washed-out and over-processed. That hair color, in my opinion, does not flatter her at all.

by Marlevolent Friday, January 21, 2011 at 08:01AM Report as inappropriate

i miss blake lively's old nose. i had a celebrity with almost the exact same nose as me.

by alissa_ryan Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 07:41PM Report as inappropriate

Katherine Heigl's before photo looked much better than her after photo, her hair was more suited for her skin tone and the tones n her after photo was awful.

by cheryl1961 Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 02:32PM Report as inappropriate

Not loving this article - critizing woman for freckles and what you call "chubbiness" - not cool!

by sue_mac_donald_kyak Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 03:51AM Report as inappropriate

Calling Ashlee Simpson "chubby" in that shot is a crime against women. She looked perfectly healthy. Also, I wasn't aware that short hair, pale skin and natural eyebrows were the definition of ugly. Honestly, I'd like to see what the Golden Goddess of Beauty who wrote this article looks like.

by mynameskiwi Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 05:44AM Report as inappropriate

Since one star was the lowest rating that's what I chose. If there was a lower rating, I definetely would have chose it. What is wrong with these people? This is another example of why people out there have self confidence and self esteem issues. This is also another example of why some people think that forty tons of makeup, burned hair and fake parts define beauty. Shame on you total beauty. What a mess.

by royalpoison Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 10:28PM Report as inappropriate

this article says that people have to change to fit some standard to be beautiful. why must they pick apart every women's face? they are all so beautiful, and there is nothing wrong with a "different" nose.

by curlqueen Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 08:21PM Report as inappropriate

Call me crazy, but I liked the women when they looked "real", not like a Stepford Wife. I guess I like a more natural look. Who set the standard of beauty as unaturally white teeth, spray on tan, and ridiculously large breasts (except for Salma and she looked anorexic)?

by cjincarolina Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 05:12PM Report as inappropriate

I didn't think any of the befores were that horrible. maybe that was the style at that time or maybe the pictures were taken at a randon event or moment when the celebs were not at their best. I like Kim K but she did look way too tan in the before. No one was scary or even that bad. I think the wording of the article should be toned down. Everyone already has issues with their looks and pointing put flaws doesn't make anyone better than anyone else.

by RoleModel Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 04:08PM Report as inappropriate

I am looking at Jennifer Aniston side by side and I really want to know how anyone can think she had a "nose job" IT IS THE SAME NOSE! Any make up artist worth his/her salt knows the tricks of the trade to make a nose look better ... it's called shading people. And I am with you - this article is ridiculous

by rachel_lacow Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 01:59PM Report as inappropriate

wow this article is scary being so critical is cynical and you should be ashamed for writing this.

by ELeaners Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 01:20PM Report as inappropriate

It's articles like this that lead to young women having self esteem issues, eating disorders, etc. If not being "perfect" equals looking "scary", then 99% of women in this world are "scary". I'm done with this website. Hopefully, you don't damage too many young women.

by Disappointed1 Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 11:25AM Report as inappropriate

Shame on you, TotalBeauty! "Scary"? "Chubby"? "Big nose"? What terrible language to describe these beautiful stars. Sure, some choices they made weren't their best but I think a lot of the ways you described these celebrities were so shallow and just plain offensive. I'd re-write or better yet, re-tract this article if I were you.

by cpzoff Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 08:32AM Report as inappropriate

Scary??? How are they scary? It's insulting to every person. On a good day, I don't look as good as these girls in their "scary" pics. I'm not easily offended...but this did offend me.

by nyc2dream Monday, January 17, 2011 at 08:32AM Report as inappropriate

What a mean spirited and useless article. To me, they all look pretty in their before pictures. Maybe not airbrushed, perfect and plastic, but there was nothing hideous or worth the snarky tone of the article in the before pictures. Being in the spotlight is not easy. We've all had our less than perfect days.

by dewwy Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 12:51PM Report as inappropriate

I don't like the language used when describing these pictures. It's often harsh and presumptuous. To whomever writes/edits this: you can make funny/clever/snappy remarks re: these people's looks but there's no need to use really dismissive, insulting language just to prove a point that may not be there. Don't make a "big nose" seem hideous compared to a "svelte little nose" [or curly hair inferior to straight hair]-- especially, when it appears that said body part is the one thing that HASN'T changed. The tone of this piece is just very.... off.

by ae345 Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 01:59AM Report as inappropriate

Katy Perry looks like an utterly different person!

by pynkNymphette Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 05:28PM Report as inappropriate

It's kinda nice to see them as "real people!"

by dawnrager Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 04:10PM Report as inappropriate

I agree---Katherine Heigl did look better in her 'before' pic. Also, Blake Lively and Jennifer Aniston had more character in their 'before' face than now.

by Isis04 Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 01:32PM Report as inappropriate

katherine heigl looked better in her before

by BlondeBabyATL Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 10:22AM Report as inappropriate

Woah.....on alot of the after photos..they looked like they smelled something bad. I think some of them are pretttier without all off the makeovers && stuff.

by makeuplover11 Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 07:34AM Report as inappropriate

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