Pop quiz: what’s a familiar location that all of the biggest celebrities are known for? Answer: the red carpet, of course! Your favorite actors and musicians are always attending fancy events like movie premieres, where they know the red carpet will be surrounded by photographers. This encourages the celebs to bring their A-game when it comes to dressing up. If they’re lucky, their looks will go viral as fans all over the world share the latest pics of their favorite stars.
However, most celebrities don’t realize that all of these red carpet appearances make it easier for us to see when they have given themselves a complete makeover. Did they dramatically change their fashion? Maybe find a new stylist or, better yet, a new plastic surgeon? You can discover all of these answers and more just by comparing a celebrity’s current looks to early appearances on the red carpet. Don’t believe it? Don’t worry; we brought receipts. Just keep reading to discover the biggest celebrities’ most unrecognizable red carpet looks!
Khloé Kardashian
It’s never been that simple for Khloé Kardashian. Sure, she’s rich and famous now, so we don’t shed too many tears for her. Nonetheless, it is widely known that she has always lived in the shadow of her more famous sister, Kim Kardashian. In her earliest red carpet appearances, Khloé did stand out, but not always in a good way; she wore exceedingly modest outfits that made it look more like she was headed to Target than to the red carpet.
Eventually, however, Khloé Kardashian began working out, and some fans maintain that she must have gotten some work done over the years. Either way, the look of her body completely changed, and she began wearing more and more revealing clothing to show off her new figure. Fortunately, she cultivated a sense of style that helps her look sexy on the red carpet while still distinguishing herself from her big sister.
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus is one of many musicians who got their start as a Disney Channel icon. Accordingly, her earliest appearances on the red carpet had her dressed very conservatively, as befitting a young woman whose merchandise was being sold at Disney World. Back when she was on TV as Hannah Montana, Cyrus made appearances wearing flowing skirts, colorful blouses, and anything else that could enhance her image as America’s ultimate girly girl.
Of course, just like nobody can stay young forever, nobody stays a Disney icon. Cyrus eventually broke away from the House of Mouse to establish her own identity as an independent singer. In doing so, she also embraced her sexuality, which completely changed how she dressed. Starting around 2013, she wore increasingly revealing outfits that conveyed a simple message to the world: “I’m a sexy rock star, and I love it!” While Cyrus has arguably toned down the more boundary-pushing outfits, nobody has forgotten her transformation from conservative Disney icon to rebellious rock star.
Justin Timberlake
Earlier, we discussed how Miley Cyrus had to basically reinvent herself after beginning her career as a Disney icon. But would you believe that Justin Timberlake had to do the same thing, twice? He actually began his show business career as a cast member of The All-New Mickey Mouse Club. There, he mostly sang and danced, and then he made his acting debut in the Disney Channel movie Model Behavior. Later on, he had to give himself quite the makeover when his boy band, InSync, became one of the most popular music groups in the entire world.
Back then, his sense of fashion was defined by goofy hair, right down to the frosted tips. However, when Timberlake launched his solo career, he decided to model his own song. After “SexyBack” became a huge hit, he brought sexy back into his own wardrobe with fitted suits and snazzy blazers. These days, his style has evolved so much that he doesn’t mind occasionally making fun of how he dressed back in his boy band days.
Taylor Swift
In retrospect, it’s not that surprising that Taylor Swift has completely changed her look over the years. After all, she completely changed her sound, too. Back in 2006, she made her debut as a country music artist. Back then, she dressed more conservatively by wearing gowns, dresses, and cowboy boots, all while sporting the curliest hair in the land. While she had iconic looks even back then, she eventually transitioned from country to pop, giving herself a wardrobe makeover in the process.
Now, Swift wears a little bit of everything, so long as it’s sexy. Sometimes, that means showing off quite a bit of skin; sometimes, it means covering up in a tailored power suit. Often, she’ll rock cottagecore dresses that feel like a sexy, modern callback to her country music days. Whatever she wears is guaranteed to be stylish. After all, with her many millions of fans, Swift is a tastemaker who can turn just about any look into the latest trend!