45+ Celebrities Who Spent a Fortune Changing Their Looks
People often feel pressure to look perfect, and this pressure is even stronger in Hollywood. Many celebrities choose plastic surgery to fit the unrealistic beauty standards of the entertainment industry. While some stars only make small changes, others look very different or even unrecognizable now. Find out how much money these famous people spent to change their looks. Remember, not looking like them doesn’t mean you’re unattractive; it just means you’re not rich.
Nicki Minaj – $11,500
When looking at photos of Nicki Minaj, some people think that Nicki Minaj has had surgery, like buttocks implants, breast enhancements, and a nose job.
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However, Nicki says that her looks come from eating healthy, working out, and using makeup. But really, what kind of exercise makes your chest grow that much? Despite the rumors, Nicki doesn’t seem to care. She has said, “As long as they’re talking about Nicki Minaj, I’m good.”
Heidi Montag – $1,000,000
Heidi Montag used to be a rich reality star, but she has lost most of her money. She blames her many plastic surgeries for quickly emptying her bank account. At just 23 years old, Heidi had an amazing 10 surgeries in one day!
She says she is happy with how she looks but sometimes wishes she hadn’t done it. Heidi talked about the risks of surgery and how hard it was to recover. She warns fans to think more carefully about such choices than she did.
Victoria Beckham – $12,956
Victoria Beckham has often said she wouldn’t have plastic surgery, except for a breast enhancement that she has since undone. However, a recent interview showed fans that Posh Spice has likely had some fillers and injections.
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It’s possible that her recent appearances made the changes more obvious because the swelling had not gone down yet. Victoria probably gets these injections regularly but plans them around her public events.
Kylie Jenner – $2,000,000
Kylie Jenner was only nine years old when the first season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians was filmed. Since the Kardashian family is known for having cosmetic procedures, it’s hard to tell what changes in Kylie’s looks are from growing up and which are from surgery.
Many people think that the 25-year-old has had lip fillers, butt implants, breast enhancements, and liposuction after having a baby. As of now, Kylie has only confirmed that she used lip fillers and nothing else.
Lil’ Kim – $19,625
Lil’ Kim is back after taking a break from her career, and while her fans are so happy to see her again, many people are surprised by her new look. She has had a nose job, breast enhancement, liposuction, lip implants, and has lightened her skin.
Kim shows that even celebrities have insecurities. She said, “To this day, when someone says I’m cute, I can’t see it. I don’t see it no matter what anybody says.” We really hope that these changes help her feel more confident.
Amanda Bynes – $18,000
Amanda Bynes has had two cosmetic surgeries and plans to get more. She first had a breast augmentation but later removed the implants because they were “uncomfortable.” More recently, she had a nose job and is very happy with how it turned out.
Amanda expressed her frustration with old photos being used, saying, “I’m so sick of magazines and blogs using old photos! When will they stop? I will never look like that again! Having surgery was the most amazing thing for my confidence!” We think she looked great both before and after.
Jennifer Aniston – $30,500
Jennifer Aniston has had two nose jobs but says she hasn’t had any other surgeries. While she hasn’t done much, she has been honest with her fans about how her looks come from a lot of pricey treatments.
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She jokingly shared on Instagram, “I’m just a girl… standing with hair and makeup. A stylist. A photographer. A lighting crew, wind machine, props, and a computer… asking you to think I woke up like this.”
Kourtney Kardashian – $25,000
People often say that Kourtney Kardashian is the most natural among the Kardashians. Though there are many rumors that she’s had fillers, injections, or even a butt job, Kourtney claims she’s only had one surgery.
At 21, she got a breast augmentation but now wishes she hadn’t, saying she thought she looked “cute” before it.
Michael Jackson – $1,000,000
Some experts believe Michael Jackson went through more than 100 cosmetic surgeries, and even his mom admitted he was “addicted” to plastic surgery. While it’s clear he had a lot of procedures, many people get the story about his skin wrong.
Michael had vitiligo, an autoimmune disorder that creates white patches on the skin. He lightened the rest of his skin to match the affected areas, not to look white, as some have wrongly assumed.
Tori Spelling – $13,000
Recently, Tori Spelling has faced claims that she resembles Khloé Kardashian, who is also often believed to have had plastic surgery. Tori says that her appearance is just due to great makeup and contouring, but many fans don’t buy it.
Tori has shared that she did have breast augmentation when she was younger, but she regrets the decision now. Unfortunately, the surgery made it hard for her to breastfeed her children, and she wishes she had known about the risks before going through with it.
Joan Rivers – $99,000
Joan Rivers had so many plastic surgeries that she often joked about them in her comedy routines. Her daughter said Joan had 348 cosmetic procedures, though Joan once claimed to have had over 700, which many believe was just a joke.
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Despite all these surgeries, Joan still wasn’t happy with how she looked, showing that plastic surgery doesn’t always lead to feeling beautiful or satisfied.
Cher – $750,000
Cher has been quite open about the fact that she’s had a facelift, neck lift, eyelid alterations, breast augmentation, nose job, and dental surgery.
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When people try to censure that all those procedures are a bad influence on young women, Cher said, “It makes me happy.” “If I want to put my breasts on my back, that’s my choice.” We have to admit that the singer/actress has a point!”
Kathy Griffin – $30,000
Kathy Griffin has been very open about her plastic surgery experiences, hoping to warn others not to make the same choices. She had liposuction, which almost cost her life because of complications.
Kathy has even shared her after-surgery photos, saying, “I want women to know that this is what lipo looks like. Like, are you sure you don’t want to just work out a little more?” She also had a nose job, feeling pressured by different agents to change her appearance.
NeNe Leakes – $20,500
NeNe Leakes viewed her plastic surgery journey as a chance to promote her brand. The former reality star became an ambassador for the Georgia Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery center and even shared a discount code with her Instagram followers.
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She underwent liposuction and a “mini” Brazilian butt lift, sharing her before-and-after photos online. NeNe has also admitted to having a nose job and breast augmentation. She believes that “as long as you don’t look too artificial, a little nip and tuck is OK!”
Meg Ryan – $11,750
Many celebrities turn to plastic surgery to stay in the spotlight, but some find it hard to get work after bad results change their looks. This creates a tough situation, and many think Meg Ryan faced this problem.
People believe her noticeably different appearance is why she hasn’t had steady work in years. However, Meg has said that she left Hollywood because of burnout, not because of her appearance.
Kim Kardashian – $16,500
Most people think Kim Kardashian has had a nose job, fillers, breast implants, butt implants, and liposuction, among other procedures. However, Kim denies having any of these surgeries.
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She does admit to having cosmetic treatments, especially laser procedures, but claims she hasn’t had any major surgeries. Despite this, Kim has also said, “I’m totally not against plastic surgery,” which seems a bit contradictory.
Denise Richards – $13,000
Denise Richards has openly admitted to having breast augmentation but denies any other cosmetic work. She finds it amusing that people on social media claim she’s had a lot of plastic surgery, saying, “I’ve only done my boobs and I am very open and honest about that.”
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She also adds, “I’ve had the same nose and lips if people want to check.” Since her face remains expressive, especially compared to some of her Real Housewives of Beverly Hills co-stars, it’s easy to believe her.
Brad Pitt – Unknown
Brad Pitt is often seen as one of Hollywood’s most handsome men, but some wonder if it’s all thanks to good genes. Although Brad has never admitted to any cosmetic work, many believe he’s had procedures like liposuction, a facelift, a nose job, an eyebrow lift, and eyelid surgery.
There are also rumors that he was self-conscious about his ears and had them pinned back. Regardless of the speculation, it’s clear that he has aged well.
Dianna Agron – $15,000
Dianna Agron has shared that she had a nose job, but she claims it was for medical reasons. The actress has broken her nose twice and needed surgery to repair it both times.
The second time she needed surgery, she couldn’t have it done right away because she was busy touring with the Glee cast. This delay led to rumors that Dianna had the surgery for cosmetic reasons, but it seems that was not true.
Megan Fox – $8,000
Megan Fox has always been seen as one of the most beautiful women in the world, both before and after her rumored surgeries. The actress has consistently denied having any serious procedures on her face or body.
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Still, it’s clear that her nose and chest have changed quite a bit over the years. Additionally, paparazzi have taken pictures of her leaving the Diamond Face Institute in Beverly Hills, where she looked like she had just received lip and cheek fillers.
Khloé Kardashian – $2,000,000
Khloé Kardashian has spent much of her life being called the “ugly” sister. So, many people were surprised when she chose to have plastic surgery. There are rumors that she has had a nose job, liposuction, a Brazilian butt lift, fillers, injections, and even a “face transplant.”
It’s clear that Khloé has changed more than any of the other Kardashians, which is saying a lot. However, she has only confirmed that she had a nose job. Of all the rumors, she seems most upset about the claims of liposuction, which she strongly denies.
John Travolta – Unknown
John Travolta is another star who says he has never had any cosmetic work done, even though his face has looked very stiff for about ten years. Experts suggest that he likely gets regular injections and has had multiple facelifts.
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Like many men, John started to lose his hair as he got older. However, his hair loss seemed to suddenly improve, which has led many people to think he might have had a hair transplant or that he wears a wig.
Demi Moore – $500,000
Demi Moore walked the runway at Paris Fashion Week in 2021, and as soon as she appeared, Twitter exploded with claims of plastic surgery. Many people think that she may have developed the “Joker deformity,” which is a dent in the cheeks that can happen after a facelift.
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However, Demi says that her changed look is due to makeup and lighting. She stated, “I have had something done, but it’s not on my face.” Still, many fans are not convinced and believe she has had a nose job and facelift.
Britney Spears – $2,000
Britney Spears has mostly avoided major cosmetic procedures, even with the pressure that comes with being a Hollywood star. The singer usually chooses less invasive treatments, like fillers, but hasn’t made any big changes to her body.
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Britney has said she thought about getting breast implants but ultimately chose not to. Still, the Princess of Pop often mentions how living in Los Angeles can push people to get plastic surgery, so she might consider it in the future.
Blake Lively – $7,300
Blake Lively has never said whether she had a nose job, but many believe the photos show the truth. Still, she is often celebrated for her natural beauty and for not going too far with surgery.
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Some people think Blake might have had a little work done on her eyelids and that she removed some freckles from her face. It’s also possible she made some changes after having several pregnancies to return things to how they were before.
Michael Douglas – Unknown
Like all celebrities, Michael Douglas feels pressure to look young, and this may have increased when he married Catherine Zeta-Jones, who is 25 years younger than him. He has shared that he had a facelift just before their wedding to match his younger bride.
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It seems he also had facial work done two weeks before Catherine was set to have their second child. Michael appears to enjoy refreshing his look before important moments in his life. Whatever makes you happy, Michael!
Ashlee Simpson – $13,000
Ashlee Simpson often faces criticism for things that many celebrities do. Everyone remembers when her career took a hit after she was caught lip-syncing during a live show, even though that practice is quite common. We’re not saying it’s right, but she’s not the only one who has done it.
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Not long after, Ashlee faced backlash for having a nose job, even though she talks about body acceptance. Once again, many stars go through similar changes. It’s hard to understand why Ashlee gets singled out for this when others do the same without as much fuss.
Nicole Richie – $13,000
Nicole Richie has openly shared with her fans about having plastic surgery. She once said, “Why age naturally when technology can help?” The TV star has had both a breast augmentation and a nose job, and she seems pleased with the results.
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Some say her new look has boosted her confidence. She’s also been trying to gain weight naturally, without resorting to more procedures.
Kris Jenner – $71,000
Kris Jenner has been open about her plastic surgeries. She has had liposuction, breast augmentation, laser treatments, facial fillers, and a facelift. Some think she’s had a nose job too, but she denies that.
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Given how honest she’s been about other procedures, it seems believable. She even showed her facelift on Keeping Up With the Kardashians.
Ashley Tisdale – Unknown
Ashley Tisdale began her career with Disney, where stars often feel pressure to be positive role models. Because of this, she faced criticism after getting a nose job, even though she said it was to fix a deviated septum for health reasons.
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She also admitted to getting a breast augmentation but later regretted it and had the implants removed. Now, Ashley avoids cosmetic procedures, saying, “It never truly makes you happy, I guess.”
Bella Hadid – Unknown
Bella Hadid says she is mostly natural, except for a nose job she now regrets. She once said, “I wish I had kept the nose of my ancestors. I think I would have grown into it.” She had the surgery when she was just 14.
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However, some people think Bella may have also had a brow lift and fat removed from her face. Now, at 25, she claims her changing looks are simply due to growing up.
Lindsay Lohan – Unknown
Lindsay Lohan grew up famous, so people often speculated that her normal body changes were from surgery. For instance, when she hit puberty, many thought she had breast augmentation.
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Now that she is an adult, her looks continue to evolve. Many think she may have had a nose job, lip fillers, and cheek fillers, but she has not confirmed or denied these rumors. It’s also important to remember that her past struggles with substance use might have influenced her changing appearance.
Adele – Unknown
Adele, like many stars, has often faced criticism about her body. She was heavier in the past, which led to negative comments. Recently, after losing a lot of weight, some people are now saying she’s “no longer relatable.”
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It seems like people just can’t make up their minds! Some think Adele might have had liposuction to lose the weight, but she claims she did it through hard work with diet and exercise. No matter how she did it, we’re just happy that she feels good about herself.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – Unknown
Dwayne Johnson is famous for his impressive body, but he wants everyone to know that it’s not entirely natural. He doesn’t want to help set a standard of “perfection” that most people can’t achieve. To enhance his look, Dwayne had a procedure to remove his gynecomastia, which is a medical term for “man boobs.”
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He said, “It was an aesthetic thing (…) I was walking around with my shirt off all the time, so I had it done.” By sharing this part of his journey, Dwayne hopes to show that while people can choose to change their bodies, it’s also important to accept who we are.
Iggy Azalea – $20,000
Iggy Azalea has had several cosmetic surgeries, such as breast implants, a nose job, lip fillers, and a chin implant. There are also rumors that she had liposuction after becoming a mother, but Iggy says that her body changes are simply due to her healthy eating and exercise routine.
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She is not against plastic surgery at all. Iggy believes it’s a personal choice, saying, “I think it’s a personal choice and anybody, man or woman, they should be able to make an informed decision, and if you want to change something, then that’s up to you.”
Zac Efron – Unknown
Fans were surprised when Zac Efron appeared in Bill Nye’s Earth Day! The Musical because he looked very different. Many believed he had plastic surgery, which he did, but it wasn’t for cosmetic reasons.
Zac had a mishap at home and fell, hitting his jaw on a fountain. Because of this injury, he had to have reconstructive surgery. If you’re left thinking that wealthy people really do have fountains in their homes, you’re not alone!
Ryan Gosling – Unknown
The pressure to look perfect is strong in Hollywood, and Ryan Gosling feels it even more because he is playing Ken in the new Barbie movie.
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While many see Ryan as a true heartthrob, some think he may have had some cosmetic work done that makes him look a bit like the doll he is set to portray. Some people believe he has had a nose job and some changes to his chin, but Ryan has never confirmed these rumors.
Nicole Kidman – $1,400
People have started to think that Nicole Kidman has had a lot of cosmetic work done after seeing her in recent movies. While she is still beautiful, many feel that her face looks a bit stiff lately. However, Nicole insists, “To be honest, I am completely natural. I have nothing in my face or anything.”
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Experts have a different opinion. They believe Nicole has had a nose job, fillers, and other injections. Nicole has acknowledged that she has had injections before but regrets them and does not plan to have any more.
Dolly Parton – $23,000
Dolly Parton has always been open about her cosmetic surgeries. She jokingly said, “It costs a lot of money to look this cheap.” The singer has had breast augmentation, a nose job, and face fillers. She has also had lifts on her lips, neck, brows, and eyelids.
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Dolly explained, “If something is bagging, sagging, or dragging, I’ll tuck it, suck it or pluck it […] I’m not a natural beauty, but I can enhance it. Whatever it takes, I do.” We respectfully disagree with her claim of not being a natural beauty.
Sharon Osbourne – $200,000
Sharon Osbourne is honest with her fans about the many cosmetic procedures she has undergone. The TV star has said, “There’s not much I haven’t had tweaked, stretched, peeled, lasered, veneered, enhanced or removed altogether.”
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However, she regrets some of her choices and has called her facelift “horrible.” Unfortunately, Sharon has had to “come to terms” with how she looks now. Her experience serves as a warning that you can never truly predict how these procedures will turn out.
Jocelyn Wildenstein — $6.6 Million
Jocelyn Wildenstein is very open about the many cosmetic procedures and plastic surgeries she has had, earning her the nickname “Catwoman” because she resembles a cat-human. It seems she is not finished yet.
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She has said, “I’ve said to myself I’ll continue for the next 10 years and then I may stop. I would happily have more if I felt I needed it. Why not? If I reach my nineties, who knows? I may one day be the oldest person in the world to have cosmetic surgery.”
Rumer Willis — Unknown
Rumer Willis, the daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, has not said much about whether she has had cosmetic procedures. However, a source claims that she has been influenced by her mother.
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The source stated, “Rumer’s been to see Demi’s plastic surgeon…and since she’s always finding flaws, she keeps going back.” It seems that the actress has had her lips enhanced, her nose slimmed, and her teeth changed.
David Gest — Unknown
David Gest, who was married to Liza Minnelli and was a TV personality and producer, shared his thoughts on plastic surgery before he died. In an interview, he mentioned that he would want his original nose back if he had the chance.
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He reportedly said that his desire for surgery started because of Michael Jackson. However, he also revealed that “after each operation, Michael would always come over to my apartment in Beverly Hills and look after me.”
Sir Tom Jones — $46,000
Sir Tom Jones, the well-known Welsh singer, has talked openly to British magazines about his enjoyment of plastic surgery. In an interview, he mentioned that he had so many procedures that his doctor suggested he should stop.
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Tom said, “He told me to try to look as natural as I can.” He has had some “nips and tucks,” including a nose job, facial injections, and a few facelifts.
Blac Chyna — $100,000
Blac Chyna, a model and reality star, has benefited a lot from her ties to the Kardashians during her past relationship with Rob Kardashian. Rob says he also paid for some of her surgeries.
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In a post on Instagram, Rob mentioned that he gifted Blac Chyna plastic surgeries for their anniversary. These procedures included a butt reduction, weight loss surgery, and breast augmentation.
Robert Pattinson – Unknown
There are rumors that Robert Pattinson had trouble finding acting jobs early in his career because of his nose, so he decided to have it “fixed.” Some people also think he has had liposuction and that he gets his abs painted on for shirtless scenes, which is a common practice in Hollywood.
One of the most talked-about parts of Robert’s looks is his jaw. Some experts believe it has been changed to look more masculine, while other plastic surgeons say it appears natural. Robert has not spoken about these rumors.
Kendall Jenner – Unknown
Kendall Jenner claims she is the only Kardashian sister who has never had any cosmetic work done. However, some critics think that her looks are not entirely natural.
The biggest rumor is that Kendall had a nose job, but others also suspect she may have had fillers in her lips and cheeks. In response to these claims, Kendall pointed out, “As a model, why would I have my face reconstructed? It doesn’t even make sense.”
Courtney Cox – Unknown
Courteney Cox has honestly shared that she regrets going too far with plastic surgery. The actress talked about how easy it is to get hooked on cosmetic procedures, saying it often begins with just a couple of small changes.
She explained, “The next thing you know, you’re layered and layered and layered. You have no idea because it’s gradual until you go, ‘Oh […] this doesn’t look right.’” While it’s not clear what specific procedures she has had, she has admitted to getting fillers regularly, and many people think she may have had a mini facelift as well.
Kaley Cuoco – Unknown
Kaley Cuoco is very open about her plastic surgeries and believes they were the best choices she ever made. The actress has had breast augmentation, a nose job, and fillers in her neck. She points out that while loving yourself inside is important, wanting to look good matters too.
Kaley said, “I don’t think you should do it for a man or anyone else, but if it makes you feel confident, that’s amazing.” We think that’s a great reason to consider cosmetic procedures!
Renée Zellweger – Unknown
Renée Zellweger grabbed attention in 2014 when she showed up at a red carpet event looking very different. Despite this, the actress says she hasn’t had any surgeries. Unfortunately, she faced a lot of criticism from the public for the changes in her appearance.
We don’t know for sure if Zellweger has had any work done, but ultimately, it’s her face, and she has the right to do what she wants with it.