31 Famous Faces Who Looked Completely Different Before Their "Signature Looks"
31 Famous Faces Who Looked Completely Different Before Their "Signature Looks"
Jamie KoSun, November 8, 2026 at 2:16 AM UTC
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Some celebrities have such recognizable looks that it's hard to imagine them any other way. But before they locked in their iconic hairstyles, makeup, and fashion choices, a lot of them looked completely different. So, here are 31 celebrities before they developed their signature looks:1. Long before her famous beehive and dramatic winged eyeliner, Amy Winehouse wore her dark hair straight and kept her makeup much simpler.
Dave Hogan / Getty Images / Dave M. Benett / Getty Images2. Before becoming Lady Gaga, Stefani Germanotta had long brunette hair and a much more laid-back style.
@retroblissful / Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images / Getty Images / Viainstagram.com3. Before her signature high ponytail and winged eyeliner, Ariana Grande had naturally curly brown hair.
Joe Corrigan / Getty Images / Jim Spellman / WireImage / Getty Images4. Believe it or not, the mayor of Flavortown, Guy Fieri, wasn't always rocking frosted spikes! He used to have a dark brown mullet.
@fratwrap / Ethan Miller / Getty Images / Viainstagram.com
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5. Here's a fun fact: Bob Ross's famous curly hair was actually a perm he got to save money on haircuts. He eventually grew tired of it, but by then, it had become part of his brand!
Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons / PBS / YouTube / Viayoutube.com6. Before becoming Hollywood's most famous blonde bombshell, Marilyn Monroe was known as Norma Jeane and had naturally brown hair.
Richard C. Miller/Donaldson Collection / Getty Images / Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images7. Christina Hendricks was actually a goth kid growing up! She said, "I dyed my hair about 42 different colors, shaved it at the back, and wore black makeup."
@actuallychristinahendricks / Theo Wargo / NBCUniversal / NBCU Photo Bank / NBCUniversal via Getty Images / Viainstagram.com8. Before becoming known for his bald head, Vin Diesel actually had a full head of hair. And honestly, it's hard to imagine him un-bald now. 😭
u/helloimnaked / Steve Granitz / WireImage / Getty Images / Viareddit.com9. Here's Stephen Colbert in his youth! He rocked thick brown hair and a beard, decades before his late-night hosting days.
Northwestern Magazine / Taylor Hill / Getty Images / Vianorthwestern.edu10. Here's Ryan Seacrest as a kid, years before he became a famous host!
@ryanseacrest / Jim Spellman / WireImage / Getty Images / ViaInstagram: @https://www.instagram.com/ryanseacrest/?hl=en11. Before becoming known for her jet-black hair, thick eyeliner, and voluminous hair, here's Priscilla Presley before meeting Elvis Presley!
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12. Before becoming a burlesque star, Dita Von Teese was a natural blonde named Heather Sweet.
@ditavonteese / Tommaso Boddi / Getty Images for IMDb / ViaInstagram: @https://www.instagram.com/reels/BR_HGxCBhjD/13. Before the platinum blonde hair and flashy outfits, Madonna was a brunette with a much simpler wardrobe.
Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images / Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images14. Pamela Anderson is actually a natural brunette...
Getty Images / S. Granitz / WireImage / Getty Images15. Before the gothic makeup and elaborate looks, Marilyn Manson was known as Brian Warner and had a very different look.
Wikimedia Commons / Jim Spellman / WireImage / Getty Images16. Here's Megan Fox as a kid, years before she became known as a famous actor in Hollywood.
@celebrityfactsdaily / Frazer Harrison / Getty Images / Viainstagram.com17. Long before the face tattoos became part of his look, Post Malone was just a teenager growing up in Texas.
@OneCountry / John Shearer / Getty Images for The Recording Academy / ViaFacebook: OneCountry
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18. Before his famous hairstyle, The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, had a much shorter hairstyle.
Pinterest / Gregg DeGuire / WireImage / Getty Images / Viapinterest.com19. Before the fun hair colors and oversized outfits, Billie Eilish was just a kid with blonde hair.
@billieeilish Vine / FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images / Viayoutube.com20. Here's Helen Mirren in her younger years, long before she became the Hollywood legend we know today.
Silver Screen Collection / Getty Images / Theo Wargo / Getty Images21. Before becoming known for his bald head and famous mustache, Steve Harvey actually had a pretty impressive head of hair.
@steveharveyfm / Jason LaVeris / FilmMagic / Getty Images / Viainstagram.com22. Before becoming a pop star, Katy Perry released Christian music under her birth name, Katy Hudson.
Jesse Grant / WireImage for Bluprint / Getty Images / David Livingston / Getty Images23. Before adopting the bangs and wigs that became her signature look, Sia often performed with her face fully visible. She shared that she started wearing them partly to protect her privacy.
Theo Wargo / WireImage / Getty Images / Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for Coachella24. Before becoming known for her long, sleek black hair, Demi Moore had shorter, lighter hair!
Michael Montfort/Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images / Taylor Hill / FilmMagic / Getty Images25. Before becoming The Rock, Dwayne Johnson grew up in several different states and countries. And yes, he had hair!
@people / Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images / Viainstagram.com
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26. Winona Ryder actually went through a punk phase as a teenager and had short, spiky hair!
Pinterest / Barry King / WireImage / Getty Images / Viapinterest.com27. Before earning his reputation as Hollywood's silver fox, George Clooney had a bowl cut and cute glasses.
Chris Bott—Splash News/Corbis / Mark Sullivan / WireImage / Getty Images28. Long before his action-movie days, Arnold Schwarzenegger was just a kid growing up in Austria.
Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images / ARNAL/GARCIA/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images29. Before becoming Mr. Worldwide, Pitbull had a buzzcut and didn't wear suits 24/7.
Julia Beverly / Getty Images / Rich Fury / Getty Images30. Before her signature red curls, Ice Spice wore her hair dark and long.
@icespice / Santiago Felipe / Getty Images / ViaInstagram: @icespice31. And lastly, before becoming the blonde diva that she is today, Zara Larsson had "very orange" hair! She says she changed it because she "kinda felt like Ronald McDonald."
Samir Hussein / WireImage / Getty Images / Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for The Recording Academy)Which celebrity transformation shocked you the most? And are there any other celebrities whose old photos surprised you? Let us know in the comments or the anonymous form below, and your submission may be featured in a future BuzzFeed Community post!
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