Some pop stars go all out and take drastic measures to show off a new style or image. We compiled the 20 most insane transformations ever over the years. Caution: you might feel nostalgic looking at some of these makeovers:
Ariana Grande, From Adorable Nickelodeon Star To Total Diva
From head to toe, these days Ariana Grande has the whole “signature style” thing down. She has really transformed from when she was a Nickelodeon star. After her music career exploded, she has developed one of the most enviable makeovers ever! With every outfit she wears she sports one of her staple pieces. Some of them include knee-high boots, sweatshirt-style dresses, crop tops, and sexy pumps. She has truly become a fashion icon, and we are digging her long hair and bright, playful makeup choices. Every time you see her, she looks absolutely unique and stunning!
Ariana Grande
Lady Gaga: From A Meat Dress To Custom Made Versace
It’s safe to say Lady Gaga likes to experiment with her look. She has been seen in everything from a meat dress, to being virtually naked. At the beginning of her career, she really went over the top with some of her looks. She wore prosthetic mermaid tails, and of course raw meat. We love that she continues to push the boundaries of her art, fashion and music, and who doesn’t love a style transformation? Since her album “Joanna,” was released, she has been seen wearing under-stated outfits with a more natural look. She wears high fashion designers such as Marc Jacobs, Versace, and Mugler and has been featured in campaigns for Tom Ford. She has definitely become a fashionista and we just love the new Lady Gaga!
Lady Gaga
Alanis Morissette Is Unrecognizable Right Now
Alanis Morissette traded in her trademark long dark hair for a pixie cut! Streetwear no more for this now 43-year-old musician! She has been showing off her new look recently which can be best described as “mom chic.” While it is totally different than her “Jagged Little Pill” days, we think it totally suits her now. She is sporting shorter, shaggier hair with aviator-style glasses.
Alanis Morisette
Katy Perry, Girl Next Door Becomes Modern Fashionista
Katy Perry hit it big with her 2008 hit “I Kissed A Girl.” When she first emerged on the music scene she looked like a cute girl next door, and sometimes sported grunge-inspired looks. She was born to evangelical parents and was hesitant at first to break away from a more mainstream look. As her career continued to soar, she evolved into a more playful version of herself and has definitely was daring with her image. She sported some pretty suggestive looks around the time of “Teenage Dream” and “California Girls.” Now she has cut her hair to give herself a brand new start. We see her wearing more classic, chic and shiny clothing. We think this is her biggest transformation yet!
Katy Perry
Missy Elliot Looks Completely Different Than The Early 2000s
Missy Elliot looks better than ever these days! She credits a healthy diet and BeachBody workouts to help her achieve her drastic weight loss. Tabloids report her total weight loss is about 70 pounds! You can see the difference in her complexion and physique! In the last 4 months, she has made some additional changes and looks absolutely amazing. On her Instagram she very recently posted, “Proud to say it’s been 4 months I have only drank water no other juices or pop & I cut out bread & Lord knows that’s been the hardest for me!:weary:See I’ve NEVER been a water drinker but this have helped my skin:raised_hands_tone4: it really restore glow back & I don’t feel sluggish:raised_hands_tone4:.” She doesn’t eat junk food anymore and has been seen flaunting Alexander Wang for H&M.
Missy Elliot
Christina Aguilera, The Queen Of Low Key Transformations
Christina Aguilera has to be the queen of low-key transformations. Back in her “Genie In A Bottle” days, she had simple makeup, long blonde hair, and cute fashion. She then got “Dirrty” and wore very sexy clothing such as chaps. Next, she classed it up with an old Hollywood Glamor for “Car Wash.” Now she has a completely new look. She has a new album called “Liberation” and is displaying a clean, classy, and simple look. She has been seen wearing some of the biggest names in fashion, and looks amazing!
Christina Ague
Rihanna’s Bold Lipstick For The Win
Rihanna was only 17 when she burst onto the music scene with “Pon De Replay.” She looked like a seemingly-innocent teen star. Who could have predicted her epic style transformation? When reflecting on her look, Rihanna said, “I’ll never have my hair long and light brown again” and said, “It was too generic.” After signing to Def Jam Records in 2005, her fame went to the next level and she began experimenting with her style. She is now a bona fide fashion and makeup icon. She wears all the biggest names in fashion and always wears extremely unique makeup. She is especially known for her bold lipstick choices, many of which come from her new brand: Fenty. We are your biggest fans, Rihanna! Fenty makeup is the best!
Rihanna
Demi Lovato Is Now Comfortable In Her Own Skin
Demi Lovato was very young when she first came into the spotlight on the Disney Channel. When she was a star of “High School Musical,” she displayed a sweet, and feminine look. She recently has opened up about her mental illness, and body image issues but now she is emerging stronger than ever. You can see her new confidence in her appearance. She wears flattering outfits that perfectly match her personality. We think she is sporting some of her best looks ever these days. We think her story and her appearance is inspiring!
Demi Lovato
P!nk Is One Sophisticated Lady These Days
P!nk has definitely changed since the start of her career. She used to wear an extreme emo-style look with bright pink hair. Now she is more sophisticated fashion-wise. Here is her most recent look from the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards. Can you believe this is the same P!nk?
P!nk
Gwen Stefani’s Style Evolution Is Hella Good
Gwen used to be all about the grunge and has hair just about every color you can think of. Blue, pink, blonde, the list is never ending! When she first hit the music scene in 1986, she sported a sexy grunge look. She slowly transformed into glamour and is of course well known for her signature dark red lipstick and pencil thin eyebrows. She has been a fashion icon for close to 30 years now, and isn’t afraid to be a little eccentric sometimes!
Gwen Stefani
Fergie Ferg
Stacy Ann Ferguson began her rise to fame at a young age starring on “Kids Incorporated.” She portrayed a straight-A cheerleader and definitely had a wholesome image. Once she became a member of the Black Eyed Peas she became more sexy and sporty. Sheis of course well known for her killer abs, high heels, and urban fashion choices. She has really matured recently with her image, and we think it is pure perfection!
Fergie
Shakira, Shakira!
Shakira’s style and hair have changed a ton since “Whenever, Wherever” and “Hips Don’t Lie.” When she was just beginning her international crossover, she still was sporting brown and red hair with braids. She then dressed in a more bohemian style and went blonde. These days Shakira’s fashion evolved to be more natural, mature, and classic. She is still sexy but in a different way!
Shakira
Jenny’s Stepped Off The Block
It has now been a while since Jenny stepped off the block, and wow how nostalgic is it to see her back in the early 2000s! This Bronx-born beauty has had a ton of unforgettable fashion moments. In general, her style is uninhibited and usually sexy. A few of her red-carpet choices have generated more buzz than her music! Who can forget when she sported that sheer green Versace gown with the plunging neckline? Jennifer Lopez has always had great style, and it is still loud! We love it!
Jennifer Lopez
Janet Jackson Is Simply Legendary
Janet Jackson began her career as a child actress in the 80s and 90s. She released her first album “Rhythm Nation” in 1989. Her style has really evolved over the last 30 years and she has undergone quite a few major transformations. She has always been fearless about showing off her new style and is definitely a fashion icon. Her looks have ranged from military chic to bohemian and even provocative suits! She and her fashion are simply legendary.
Janet Jackson Is Simply Legendary
Mariah Carey’s Glam Evolution
Mariah Carey is a straight up style icon. Over the years she has certainly transformed, but she always stays true to her sexy aesthetic. She often opts for curve-hugging, skin-baring ensembles with big pumps to match. Her closet is full of designer clothing, shoes, and accessories. She definitely has solidified her status as a fashion legend and has been setting trends since the early 90s.
Mariah Carey
We’ve Fallin’ For Alicia Keys
Few stars have undergone transformations like Alicia Keys. She began her career with a signature tomboy style with braids. It was indicative of her “tough New Yorker” style, but she was criticized heavily in the media for it. In 2001 she often heard things like, “She’s so hard, she acts like a boy, she must be gay, she should be more feminine!” She didn’t let the negative comments stop her, and we think she looked great then and now. These days she is a confident mama, wears little make-up and opts for a more natural look. She still occasionally rocks the same hair. “I definitely love my braids,” she shared in an interview with InStyle. “They make me feel regal and individualistic.” We love you and your hair, Alicia!
Alicia Keys
Celine Dion, French Canadian Songstress With An Eye For High Fashion
Celine Dion was just a teenager when she landed her first record deal in Montreal. She has certainly matured in front of our eyes and now she is known for some of the most elegant fashion choices. She has had a couple of missteps along the way. Who could forget the backward white tuxedo she wore to the Oscars? Nonetheless, she usually looks very put together, feminine, and mature. We’d shop in her closet any day!
Celine Dion
Taylor Swift Goes Rock & Roll
Wow was Taylor Swift young when she started her singing career! Can you believe it has been 11 years since the release of her first self-titled album? She was so fresh-faced and innocent looking back then. Over time, her image has changed completely. She said goodbye to her country songs and girl next door look. Now she is a huge pop star and wears very modern rock-chic clothing. She has been experimenting with bold lipstick choices and shorter hair. We think she looks more mature and edgy for sure!
Taylor Swift
Selena Gomez Found Body Confidence & It Shows
Selena Gomez has definitely changed a lot over the years. She got her start as a child star on Barney & Friends, continued to find work with Disney, and now is a celebrated singer. She has been open about her struggle with both lupus and depression, and her looks have changed partially because of this over the years. It is safe to say now she has found peace and body confidence. She always looks fresh, hip and beautiful.
Selena Gomez
Miley Cyrus Is Wrecking It Fashion Wise
You can’t write about pop star transformations and now include Miley Cyrus. Wow has she changed since her Hannah Montana days! She went from being a fresh-faced Disney star to twerking on stage and sticking out her younger. She probably ditched her squeaky clean image forever, but she has mellowed out her look a bit recently. She has returned to a softer look that isn’t quite as wild. She looks tame, but who is to say how she will transform next!
