15 Amazing Celebrity Transformations

Now that we're officially in 2017, it's time to reflect on the past year. Tons of things have changed in the celebrity world and the truth is that some of our fave celebs look totally different these days. Some stars have new hair colors, body shapes or even new faces. Today's celebrities may always be well-dressed and beautiful, but there's no denying that their appearances can change on a regular basis. Some celebrities look better than ever, sparking rumors about secret plastic surgery and Photoshop. Other celebrities have lost significant amounts of weight and are looking healthier than ever. These transformations are inspiring and prove that anyone can work on their appearance to become happier and more self-confident… although of course, this is much easier if you have a team of personal trainers, makeup artists, hairdressers, and stylists. From teen reality TV stars to world famous actors and musicians, here are 15 of the most amazing celebrity transformations.

15 Kylie Jenner

Reality star Kylie Jenner has undergone one of the most drastic celebrity transformations in recent years. A few years ago, she was simply a background family member on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, but she isn't just the little sister these days. The star gained fame when she started posting pictures of her enhanced pout on Instagram. Initially, she claimed that she overdrew her lips to make them appear bigger, but many fans doubted her claims. A few months later she came clean and admitted that she had lip fillers, saying "It's just an insecurity of mine," on an episode of her fam's reality show in May. Since then, her appearance has changed even more, and many fans believe that she has had breast implants and butt injections. She denies the rumors, and clearly, most people don't care either way. After all, she is a global celebrity with her own makeup brand that often sells out in minutes.

14 Khloe Kardashian

Khloe Kardashian, much like her half-sister Kylie, has made some significant changes to her appearance in the last few years. The reality star started to work out after her split from Lamar Odom. She documented her weight loss progress for her fans and she continued with her healthy lifestyle even during challenging times. Now she looks truly fabulous. She is clearly proud of her body and often posts workout pictures on her Instagram account. She also wrote a book about the experience called Strong Looks Better Naked. The star is open about her struggles with her weight. In April of last year, she said “I'm proud of my body. My body weight will always be something that I'll struggle with for the rest of my life, but I'm finally in a good place and learning to love me for me, and not somebody else's standards.” Her attitude is admirable, and it's definitely one of the reasons why she is so likable.

13 Caitlyn Jenner

Caitlyn Jenner's transformation was one of the most talked about in the last few years. The former Olympian transitioned from male to female in 2015, and she inspired many people with her willingness to be open and frank about her transition. The star announced that she was transgender in a beautiful interview with Diane Sawyer, and the interview received both support and criticism. Although she admits that the transformation wasn't easy, she raised awareness about the issues that transgender people face while providing a voice for transgender people across the world. Her Vanity Fair cover became one of the most iconic images of the year, and the documentary about her transition, I Am Cait was extremely popular. Caitlyn is now living a regular life as a transgender woman and she is often featured on Keeping Up with the Kardashians looking fabulous and stylish. It may have been a tough few years, but we applaud her strength.

12 Chris Pratt

A few years ago, Chris Pratt was best known for being the lovable and dumb Andy Dwyer on Parks and Recreation. The star has changed considerably since then, and he first showcased his slimmed down, muscly body in an Instagram post. He posted a topless picture with the caption "Six months no beer. #GOTG Kinda douchey to post this but my brother made me.” The actor lost the 60 pounds in six months to star in Guardians Of The Galaxy. He replaced his dad bod with a six-pack, and while the transformation is inspiring to anyone who wants to lose weight, the actor admits it wasn't easy. He told Men's Fitness that his exercise routine was "Three or four hours a day of just consistent, a$$-kicking hard work.” The workouts included swimming, boxing, running, and kickboxing. He also hired a nutritionist to help him increase his calorie intake to 4,000 calories a day.

11 Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy has always been open about her struggles with her weight and self-confidence. She told People that in her 20s she "used to cry about why I wasn't thinner or prettier." She made a concentrated effort to lose weight, and she eventually lost 75 pounds. "I finally said, 'Oh, for God sakes, stop worrying about it,' and it may be the best thing I've ever done," she said on CBS This Morning in June 2016. She now has her own clothing line, Melissa McCarthy Seven7, and she seems much happier and more confident. So what's the secret to her weight loss? It was very simple: she simply reduced her calorie intake and started to exercise regularly. She also included a surprising third reason: an early night. “The real secret is a super-boring life. You go to bed at 7:30 pm. That's the trick,” she told OK magazine. It doesn't sound fun, but it definitely works!

10 Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds is a world famous actor and a total hunk, but he didn't always look this way. The star has transformed significantly since his days starring in Van Wilder in 2002. He is now a muscular, chiseled hunk who often stars in underwear modeling campaigns and photo shoots. It certainly appears that it is easier for a man to be famous if he has some abs and pecs! The actor openly admits that he didn't care about his body when he first became famous, saying “I was pretty unhealthy. I didn't care what I ate or what I drank.” He was offered a role in Blade: Trinity, so he decided to get serious about his health and his appearance. He spent three months working out six days a week, and he increased his calorie intake to 3,200 calories a day. The regime may seem brutal, but it definitely worked as he gained 25 pounds of muscle. Impressive!

9 Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie shot to fame in 2003 when she starred on the reality show The Simple Life with her best friend Paris Hilton. The hilarious show was successful with teens in America, but by 2006 she was mostly known for her shocking weight loss. The reality star said that she was aware of her weight loss and that she didn't have an eating disorder. However, she voluntarily received treatment to help her gain weight. Thankfully, the star now seems to be healthy and happy. She is married with children and she runs her own jewelry line House Of Harlow. The low rise jeans, excessive fake tan, and pink lipstick have been left in the past, and she is now known for her fashionable boho style. We are certainly glad that she seems to have found happiness… and we are also pretty happy that she chose to leave the extra-long extensions in 2002.

8 Miley Cyrus

Lots of child stars seem to turn into reckless adults, but Miley's transformation was slightly different. She was once best known for playing Hannah Montana and her signature appearance included long blonde hair and lots of denim and pink. After Hannah Montana finished she disappeared for a few months, but she was soon back with a totally new look. The star cut her hair short and started wearing daring, revealing outfits. She became known for sticking her tongue out, twerking wildly and wearing pasties over her chest area - but that wasn't the end of her transformation. The star has now calmed down a bit, often posting about women's rights issues on her Instagram account. She seems to be much happier and more relaxed, and we love her new hippie style. Although many people don't approve of her lifestyle, she doesn't seem to care. Instead, she focuses on promoting positivity and love, which is admirable.

7 Jonah Hill

Jonah Hill is best known for being one of the funniest men in Hollywood, but in recent years, the media has also focused on his impressive weight loss. The once overweight actor starred in The Wolf of Wall Street and 21 Jump Street, and his weight may have made his characters seem more believable. Hill debuted his new slimmer body in 2014 and lots of people were surprised by the change. He opened up about his transformation last year, saying that he made a big effort to change his eating habits and lifestyle. He hired a nutritionist to help teach him more about healthy and unhealthy foods, and now his diet is mostly made up of fruit, vegetables, grains, lean protein and low-fat dairy. He is also a big fan of sushi, and he limits his alcohol consumption. Although the media continues to constantly analyze his weight, he seems much happier with his appearance, and that's the most important thing.

6 Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga first arrived on the music scene in 2008 with bangs, big brows, and eccentric makeup. Over the next few years, she went through lots of different styles, and the only consistent theme was that all of the looks were over the top. She wore meat dresses, geometric headwear, and clothes made from eggshells… but now she looks completely different. The change seemed to happen when she collaborated on a jazz album with Tony Bennett. The album was called Cheek To Cheek, and it was completely different from her previous albums. It was more relaxed and mature, and clearly, she wanted her style to reflect the change. Her old wardrobe has been replaced with a new Hollywood-inspired one, favoring luxurious fabrics and expensive jewelry. She is also often seen without makeup or hair extensions, which is a refreshing change for a celebrity. She is looking much better, and she seems to be happy with her transformation.

5 Perez Hilton

Perez Hilton has made a career for himself by gossiping about others, but he fell into the limelight after his own drastic transformation. The self-proclaimed “queen of media” has openly confessed that he struggled with his body for years, and eventually he decided to make a big change. Perez spent years working hard to shed his weight, and he recently emerged as a slimmed-down version of his former self. He said, “Like so many people, I have struggled with my weight throughout my entire life. Thankfully, though, at the beginning of 2008, I made a commitment to my health and I have stuck to it. Nearly four years later and I am in the best shape of my life! I've lost more than 70 pounds and I've worked for it. I've done it the old-fashioned way, slow and steady, by eating healthily and exercising regularly. And I feel wonderful!” The star achieved his body by working out seven days a week.

4 Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan is well-known for her dramatic transformations. Once a beloved child star, Lindsay took a turn for the worse as she grew older. Her image was ruined after she was photographed using illegal substances, and she spent a few years dealing with substance and legal issues. Many people assumed that this was the end of her transformation, but earlier this year she went through another unexpected change. The actress deleted all of the images on her Instagram account, worrying her 5.7 million followers and the media. She then changed her bio to an Arabic message which read The 30-year-old actress wrote "Alaikum salam", which means “and unto you peace”. Since then she has posted a few pictures with the President of Turkey. Many people are wondering if she has recently converted to Islam, but she is yet to make a comment. We wish her luck in 2017, and we hope that she has found happiness.

3 Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber was once known as a clean-cut Canadian pop singer, but he has made a big effort to shed his image. Many celebrities struggle to completely change their appearance, but The Bieb's transformation was very successful. The singer was once loved by teenage girls and hated by most other people. His single "Baby"was once the most disliked song on YouTube. However, once he reached early adulthood he disappeared for a few months, before coming back with a completely different image. His music had also changed and all of his new singles entered the top 10. They were more adult and mature, and so was Justin. The singer has bulked up and covered himself in tattoos, and now he looks nothing like his former self. His personal trainer Patrick Nilsson (who works at Orange Gym Rats in L.A) told people that the transformation wasn't simple, saying that Justin lifts weights 5 times a week for 45 minutes.

2 Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian is a household name now, but that wasn't always the case. Before she starred on her own TV show, she was Paris Hilton's stylist, and then she gained notoriety after her tape with ex-boyfriend Ray J was leaked in 2007. While the leak was humiliating and upsetting for the star, she used it to carve out a career as a celebrity personality. The world couldn't get enough of her, and she became to star in Keeping Up with the Kardashians. The success of the show led to spin-offs such as Kourtney and Kim Take New York. She also started various business ventures, including a fashion line and an emoji app. Now the star is known for her style and she is often seen wearing the latest trends, and she has graced the cover of many fashion magazines. When she worked for Paris she was known as an assistant, but now she is a fashion forward trendsetter.

1 Gabourey Sidibe

Gabourey Sidibe rose to fame after playing an overweight abuse victim in the film Precious. The actress delivered a stunning performance, and she earned an Oscar nomination for her role. At the time she weighed over 350 pounds, and she received lots of negative comments about her weight from health enthusiasts and the media. She decided to make an effort to completely transform her body, and she aimed to lose a total of 50 pounds. She reached her goal in one year, and now she weighs less than 300 pounds. The world was shocked by her transformation, and she says that she now feels better than ever. But how did she do it? The main thing that she did was eliminate the three most calorie-dense foods from her diet. It is a simple method, but it certainly seems to work! The actress is now much happier with her body, and the media was stunned by her transformation. Awesome!