Though there are a few exceptions, mostcelebritieshave built their careers based on theirappearance. Of course, they might also be talented, but a nice body and face have certainly helped.The constant commentary about their looks has led some to go under the knife and modify parts of themselves they feel insecure about.While some applaud these modifications, stressing that celebrities are free to do whatever they want with their bodies, others shame or criticize them, arguing they perpetuate unrealistic body standards.Below,Bored Pandacompiled a list of celebrities who have openly admitted to undergoing plastic surgery or cosmetic procedures, or have been speculated to have modified their appearance.This post may includeaffiliate links.

Though there are a few exceptions, mostcelebritieshave built their careers based on theirappearance. Of course, they might also be talented, but a nice body and face have certainly helped.

The constant commentary about their looks has led some to go under the knife and modify parts of themselves they feel insecure about.

While some applaud these modifications, stressing that celebrities are free to do whatever they want with their bodies, others shame or criticize them, arguing they perpetuate unrealistic body standards.

Below,Bored Pandacompiled a list of celebrities who have openly admitted to undergoing plastic surgery or cosmetic procedures, or have been speculated to have modified their appearance.

This post may includeaffiliate links.

TheWickedactress recently shared that she’s “four years clean” from Botox and fillers.“I’ve had fillers in various places and Botox, but I stopped like, four years ago. And that is the extent,” she toldVanity Fairin September 2024. She also revealed that she was “open” to getting a facelift.When asked about the constant scrutiny over her body,Ariana emotionally responded, “I’ve been doing this in front of the public, been a specimen in a petri dish, since I was 16 or 17. It’s hard to protect yourself from that noise.“That is something that is uncomfortable and horrible no matter where it’s happening, no matter the scale it’s happening on.”

Two images of a celebrity showing changes, highlighting the impact of excessive plastic surgery on appearance.

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Thelegendary musicianaddressed 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 said she looked “unrecognizable” while presenting an award at the ceremony.Madonna confronted the criticism in a separate post, explaining that a closeup from a long lens camera distorted her face, making it appear rounder and puffier, as perThe Daily Mail.TheMaterial Girlhitmaker clapped back at the critics, stating, “Once again, I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny That permeates the world we live in.”

Two images showing a celebrity before and after extensive plastic surgery, highlighting dramatic changes in appearance.

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The 23-year-old daughter of Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin was spotted withbruised lips— which often occurs after lip filler injections—in 2021.Amelia has alsoposted selfieswith Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jason Diamond, but hasn’t revealed which procedures she goes to him for.“The man, the myth, the legend himself… @DrJasonDiamond My fave doctors apt,” she wrote on a photo with the surgeon, who has reportedly worked for the Kardashians.Some have speculated that her noticeably slimmer face could be the result of buccal fat removal. Netizens have also suggested the possibility of lip and cheek fillers, as well as a brow lift.

Two women side by side, showcasing effects of plastic surgery, highlighting dramatic transformations.

Celebrity before and after plastic surgery, highlighting unrecognizable transformation.

Two side-by-side images of a celebrity before and after plastic surgery, showing significant changes in appearance.

The youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan revealed that she got lip fillers, a decision that stemmed from an insecurity she had felt since her teens.“I was 15 and I was insecure about my lips. I have really small lips. And it was like one of my first kisses and a guy was like, ‘I didn’t think you would be a good kisser because you have such small lips.’ But I took that really hard.“I just 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 bigger lips. And then finally I was like this lip liner isn’t doing it. [I] ended up getting my lips done.”Kylie further revealed that she underwentbreast augmentation surgeryat 19, which she has since come to regret. “Obviously, I have a daughter too. I would be heartbroken if she wanted to get her body done at 19.”

Two images of a celebrity highlighting changes; focus on plastic surgery effects.

Megan revealed on theCall Her Daddypodcast that she underwent three breast augmentation surgeries and a rhinoplasty, and that she has had Botox and filler.She further clarified that she didn’t get a face lift, 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 doing, and I always will,” theJennifer’s Bodyactresssaid. “I don’t understand the point of shaming people for getting stuff done.”

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As part of her commitment to staying transparent with her fans, the 32-year-old singerrevealedshe 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 said.“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.“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.”

Two images of a woman before and after plastic surgery, now with an unrecognizable appearance.

While Zoë has never spoken about undergoing cosmetic surgery, people speculate about possible body-altering procedures, including eyelid surgery and buccal fat removal to chisel her cheeks.“She is so naturally stunning and hit the genetic lottery thanks to her gorgeous parents. She didn’t need any filler!” one user commented on theBatmanstar’s contrasting before- and-after photos.

Before and after images showcasing possible effects of plastic surgery on a celebrity’s appearance.

Kendall addressed plastic surgery rumors in anInstagram livein 2017, saying, “As a model, why would I have my face reconstructed? It doesn’t even make sense.”Still, people continued to speculate about potential procedures, including a nose job and fillers.In 2021, the reality star toldBravothat her family didn’t perpetuate unrealistic beauty standards. “We all really enjoy taking care of ourselves and being healthy.“So I think if anything, the only thing we’re really trying to represent is just being the most healthy version of yourself.”

Two images side-by-side showing a celebrity before and after alleged excessive plastic surgery.

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It’s no secret that the Kardashian empire was built on the business of beauty.“I really, genuinely care about looking good,” Kim toldAllurein 2022. “I probably care more than 90% of the people on this planet. It’s not easy when you’re a mom and you’re exhausted at the end of the day or you’re in school, and I’m all of the above.She added: “I do my beauty treatments usually late at night. After everyone’s in bed, I’m doing laser treatments.“I would probably eat sh*t if someone told me, ‘If you eat this bowl of poop every single day, you’ll look younger.’”TheSKIMS founderrevealed she’s gotten “a little bit of Botox,” but denied getting filler on her lips or cheeks, a nose job, or butt implants.

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In 2014, Renée’s appearance at theElleWomen in Hollywood Awardsignited media scrutinyover her supposed upper eye lift cosmetic surgery.TheBridget Jonesstarattributed the changeto 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 continued: “For a long time I wasn’t doing such a good job with that. I took on a schedule that is not realistically sustainable and didn’t allow for taking care of myself.“People don’t know me [as] healthy for a while. Perhaps I look different. Who doesn’t as they get older?! Ha. But I am different. I’m happy.”

Before and after photos showcasing celebrities' plastic surgery transformations.

Rumors began circulating in 2021 that theQueen’s Gambitactressmight have gone under the knife, though she has not publicly addressed the speculation, and there is no confirmation that she underwent any surgery.“She has changed so much! I think she looked her best during theSplitera,” one Redditor said, while another wrote, “She was the last person on the earth who needed a buccal fat removal.”In a 2021 interview withElle,Anya opened upabout being bullied for her appearance when she was in school. “Much the same way as [Queen’s Gambitcharacter] Beth needed chess, I needed acting.“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?’”

“Comparison of two portraits highlighting effects of plastic surgery on celebrities' appearance."

People noted that Nina looked radically different and had thinner lips when she starred inDegrassiandThe Vampire Diaries.“I for real didn’t even recognize her. She’s always been one of my subjective 10s,” one Reddit user said, as 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 added.On Penn Badgley’s podcastPodcrushed, the Bulgaria-born star addressed plastic surgery rumors.“I didn’t have anything to hide, and I was annoyed, because I was reading these things that were not true,” she said in 2021. “Aging is a natural part of life. It’s going to happen to all of us.”

Two images showing the effects of plastic surgery on a celebrity, resulting in a transformed appearance.

“She has had work done, upper eyelid and lip for sure. But she’s beautiful,” one fan commented on Olivia’s before-and-after pictures. “She looked better before. But Hollywood is brutal and I’m sure she felt the pressure,” another wrote.TheNewsroomactresshas, however, refuted rumors that she underwent any body-altering procedures.“We live in a time where there’s so many pictures that bring so much scrutiny,“she said. “When your face changes because of makeup, it’s hard to let people know that you’re not actually doing surgery or fillers.”“If you’re looking bad, you have to cover up,” she continued. “If you’re looking good, you’ve done something or made a deal with the devil.”

Two images showing changes in a person’s appearance, possibly due to plastic surgery.

Asked about celebrities who choose to go under the knife, the 51-year-oldactress said, “We can’t sit on a high horse and give any kind of advice like ‘you don’t need to do this.’ Many people have the best bodies, but they are taking supplements.“Just make informed choices. There are medical practitioners, take their advice. You should know the science before making any choices.”It’s believed Aishwarya, who won Miss World in 1994, had Botox injections and a rhinoplasty. However, the star has never confirmed undergoing any cosmetic procedures, according toOneIndia.

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