Celebrities Who Look Completely Different without Makeup

Hollywood may be known for its glitz and glam, but even our beloved A-listers prefer to take a break from show business sometimes. From Amy Schumer's unseen selfie in a pink hoodie to Tyra Banks baring her dark circles—these celebs look almost unrecognizable without makeup!

What do you think happens when the cameras roll back and the lights go out? Have you ever wondered what goes on in your favorite celebrities' lives when they're not shooting a movie or gracing a red carpet?

Social media makes it easy to read about and follow our beloved stars' daily routines. One trend many have embarked on is taking the plunge and ditching makeup. With hashtags like "No filter selfie" and "I woke up like this" gaining traction, many Hollywood divas quickly jumped into action.

And when some of them did that, they stunned the public with their nearly unrecognizable appearances, proving that even the most glamorous stars are just regular people without makeup and styling. Here's what we're talking about!

Amy Schumer

Amy Schumer is an actress, writer, and director, but she's most popularly known for her comic talent. She discovered her passion for comedy when she became a contestant on the NBC TV reality show "Last Comic Standing" in 2007. Before that, she was a regular on the stand-up circuit.

Over time, Schumer has cemented her success on stage, thanks to her self-deprecating wit. Fortunately, it also favored her acting career, with movies like "Snatched" and "Trainwreck" performing well at the box office.

Some of the topics Schumer picks for her comedy include the multiple challenges professional women have encountered recently, relationship problems, and self and body image issues.

In 2016, the "I Feel Pretty" alum sparked a controversy when she voiced her concerns against Glamour Magazine's decision to include her in an issue meant for plus-size females.

Nonetheless, Schumer never shies away from ditching makeup and hair styling and often shares photos of her natural look on social media.

Known for poking fun at herself, she posted a casual selfie in January 2020, wearing a pink hoodie and rocking the "no makeup" look. Although she looked fabulous without her hair done and the extra glam, she was barely recognizable.

Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato is an actress, singer, and songwriter, completely unafraid of being her unapologetic self. She started as a child star and shot to fame after starring as Mitchie Torres in the movie "Camp Rock" and its sequel, "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam."

Lovato has been quite vocal about accepting her natural beauty on several occasions. During her appearance on "The Drew Barrymore Show" in 2021, she revealed she felt the most beautiful and comfortable without the added layers of makeup. The "Confident" singer added:

"I think I feel the most beautiful when I have a bare face, even in my sweatpants, just hanging out with my friends."

The singer-songwriter also shed light on her decision to chop her hair. Lovato said she did it to feel happy and liberated and break free from the gender norms and ideals she had grown up with as a kid.

On several occasions, Lovato has posted fresh-faced selfies without the glam, showing her followers she's proud of her freckles and natural skin. While it's hard to recognize the star in some of her no-makeup photos, she looks beautiful nonetheless!

Lovato also loves to do her own makeup and is quite confident in nailing her impeccable looks for the camera. In a series of photos shared in February 2023, she looked like a goddess of beauty in a black dress, with a knee brace hidden underneath.

Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks is an actress, model, writer, and TV personality. While the "Dancing with the Stars" host is known for her gorgeous looks and undeniable aura, she loves to bare it all and show her natural, makeup-free self.

In June 2015, the supermodel made headlines when she shared an unfiltered selfie baring her natural skin on Instagram. She made a creepy facial expression, wearing her eye bags and dark circles with confidence and said people deserved to see her raw and real self without any retouches or coverups.

In 2021, the supermodel once again shared photos of her natural skin and gray streaks with her followers. The television host said she purposely took a break from all the glitz and glamour and ditched the wig to reveal her gray locks of hair. Undoubtedly, the "America's Next Top Model" flabbergasted everyone when she showed her natural look.

Although she's often seen making style statements, Banks isn't afraid to strip away the makeup layers whenever she feels like it. Some of her accomplishments include being the first African-American to grace the covers of GQ and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Banks has made runway appearances for popular labels like Saint Laurent, Yves, and Oscar de la Renta. Makeup or no makeup, she's a force to be reckoned with!

Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone has enjoyed a successful career playing women of mystery and femme fatale in movies like "Sliver," "Casino," and "Basic Instinct." But years later, the actress, who turned 65 in March 2023, shared her definition of beauty with the world.

In an interview in 2014, Stone confessed she didn't believe in the idea of being an "ageless beauty." Instead, she said she wished to be someone who could look her best at her given age. She also called the experience of aging and embracing her imperfections "sensual."

The "Sliver" star's social media is peppered with glimpses of the varied looks she's chosen over the years. In January 2016, she posted a candid photo of herself without makeup, but the stark white background hinted at her having used a filter. Nonetheless, she looked beautiful while posing with her pup!

Stone is all about keeping things real and has never hesitated to reveal her natural look. In August 2021, she posted another makeup-free photo with her social media family and loves doing so every now and then.

Stone, who has been married twice and has two children, doesn't fear aging and has come a long way in her survival journey. In 2001, she suffered a major stroke and spent seven years in recovery. As a former Buddhist, fashion icon, and activist, Stone enjoys being herself more than anything else!

Adele

Adele has established a firm footing in the global music arena and has earned several accolades. The English singer-songwriter has won many Grammy awards in her career, but in 2012, she bagged six of them, becoming the second female musician to win the most awards in one night. The "30" singer shares this title with Beyoncé, who first broke the record in 2010.

We're no strangers to Adele's soulful voice and charming aura, and it's no secret that she loves to opt for dramatic and bold makeup looks from time to time. However, the "Someone Like You" singer is completely okay with ditching makeup and styling whenever she likes.

In August 2016, she did just that when she shared a video to announce she had called off a concert due to her illness. While Adele looked completely different from her usual self in the short clip, she still exuded beauty and radiance.

To celebrate her 34th birthday in May 2022, the "Hello" singer posted two pictures, and the second one zoomed in on her no-makeup, filter-free look. A part of the caption read:

"If time keeps healing and smoothing out all the creases in my life like it does as the years fly by, then I can't wait to be 60! I've never been happier!"

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