Some celebrities have changed so much in their appearance that it’s difficult to recognize who they are these days. Whether it be the normal aging process, weight fluctuations, or from excessive plastic surgery, here are 11 celebrities that are nothing like you remember them:
1.McCaulay Culkin
Macaulay Culkin became famous as a child actor for his role as Kevin McCallister in the movie Home Alone and its sequel Home Alone 2. He also appeared in Uncle Buck and My Girl. At the height of his fame, he was known as the most successful child actor since Shirley Temple. Culkin most recently debuted with his rock band The PizzaUnderground that originally began as a joke. However, the band has since split.
Boy, Culkin sure doesn’t look like the cute little Kevin McCallister anymore.
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2. Mark-Paul Harry Gosselaar
Mark-Paul Gosselaar is known for his role as the cool troublemaker Zack Morris in the television seriesSaved by the Bell. He began his modeling career at the age of 5, and his mother worked as his manager.
He most recently appeared in NYPD Blue and Franklin & Bash. He was also the lead in the 1998 film Dead Man on Campus, and most recently starred on the FOX television show Pitch.
You can hardly recognize punkyZack Morris with his beard.
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3.Renee Zellweger
Renee Zellweger had us at “hello” when she starred in the 1996 film Jerry Maguire.Her first major film role was Texas Chainsaw Massacre and she also appeared in Empire Records.
Zellweger won her first Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for 2000 role in Nurse Betty. She has won three Golden Globe Awards and established herself as one of the highest-paid Hollywood actresses. Zellwegeralso starred in the romantic comedy Bridget Jones’s Diary, earning nominations for the Academy Award and Award for Best Leading Actress.
It looks like Zellweger traded her healthy and plump cheeks for some plastic surgery. But we still love her anyway.
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4. Peter Billingsley
Peter Billingsley is mostly known for his role as Ralphiefrom the 1983 movie A Christmas Story. He is also known for his role as “Messy Marvin” in the Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup commercials during the 1970’s.
This highly successful child actor-turned producer received an Emmy Award nomination, in 2005, as co-executive producer in the Film Channel show Dinner for Five. He also served as executive producer on the hit film The Break-Up.
Hmmm, we wonder if Ralphiestill likes to shoot his official Red Ryder, carbine action, two hundred shot range model air rifle?
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5. John Travolta
When most of us think of John Travolta, we still envision the hottie from Saturday Night Fever,Welcome Back Kotter, and Grease.
Travolta was a very successful actor in the 1970’s. While his career declined in the 1980’s, he made a comeback in the 1990’s with hit role in the film Pulp Fiction. He has since starred in films such as Face/Off, Swordfish, Wild Hogs, and Hairspray.
While he has matured a bit through the years, he still has that memorable dimple on his chin that we all love so much.
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6. Steven Anthony Lawrence
Steven Anthony Lawrence is best known for his role as Bernard “Beans” in the Disney Channel’s original series Even Stevens. He also appeared in That’s So Raven, Married…with Children, ER, Frasier,and also appeared in the films Cheaper by the Dozen, Rebound, and Kicking & Screaming.
In 2016, Snapchateven added a filter known as “beans genes,” which allows users to morph Lawrence’s face onto their own.
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7.Craig Lamar Traylor
Craig Lamar Traylor made his debut in an episode of ER in 1996, but is widely known for his role as Stevie Kenarban, the asthmatic boy in a wheelchair in the FOX sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. He has also appeared in Matilda and Get a Clue.
It looks like he traded in his nerdy glasses and V-neck sweater for the bohemian look.
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8. Ricky Shroder
Ricky Shroder, Jr. is best known for his role on the 1980’s sitcom Silver Spoons. He also debuted in the film The Champ. Shroder has continued acting as an adult and appeared on the miniseries Lonesome Dove as well as the crime-drama series NYPD Blue.
It’s amazing to see little Ricky Stratton all grown up now.
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9. Maureen McCormick
Of course, Maureen McCormick is universally known for her role as Marcia Brady on the ABC sitcom The Brady Bunch, which ran from 1969 to 1974. She also starred in several Brady Bunch spin-off shows and films.
McCormick appeared in the Idolmaker and performed in many other supporting film roles. She also entered into stage acting, appearing in many different productions. In addition, she released four studio albums as a recording artist.
While she may have matured a bit and has accomplished a great deal in her professional career, she’ll always be “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!” to us.
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10. Val Kilmer
Val Kilmer is widely known as the 1980’s stud who appeared in films such as Top Secret, Real Genius,Top Gun, and Willow.
Kilmer also portrayed Jim Morrison in The Door (1991), Doc Holliday in Tombstone, and Bruce Wayne in Batman Forever (1995). He appeared as astronaut Robby Gallagher in Red Planet and as a meth-using informant in The Salton Sea.
However, he’s nearly unrecognizable from the Iceman in Top Gun.
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11.Jonathan Lipnicki
Jonathan Lipnicki is best known for his childhood roles in the Hollywood films Jerry Maguire, Stuart Little,The Little Vampire, and Like Mike. However, Lipnicki made is film debut as the cute little son of Renee Zellweger in Jerry Maguire. He also appeared on The Single Guy and Dawson’s Creek.
Lipnicki is very popular among pre-teen audiences even though he has most recently been focusing on independent films.
It’s hard to believe little Jonathan as all grown up and so “buff” now.
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