16 Celebs Who Break Hollywood Standards by Proudly Showing Their Beautiful Imperfections

Over the past few years, many of our favorite stars have shared honest testimonials about their lives off-screen. From going makeup-free to showing their stretch marks confidently—here are 16 celebrities who have broken Hollywood standards and embraced their natural beauty.

"Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder." What one person considers flawless might be less appealing to another. Many of us have grown up idolizing the glamorous Hollywood world, unaware that even our beloved stars have to work hard to shine bright.

Tired of fitting in the mold of always looking flawless and unbothered by criticism, many celebs have defied the odds, breaking free from the pre-determined beauty norms. By embracing their imperfections, they have inspired their followers to feel more confident in their skins.

We've compiled a list of some of the strongest, most independent and gorgeous Hollywood divas who aren't afraid to show their unfiltered, unretouched, and real selves!

16. Ashley Graham

Ashley Graham has always been extremely open about her journey as a model and refuses to be called plus-size. The social media influencer married her husband, Justin Ervin, in 2010 and is now a mother of three sons.

The TV presenter has documented her pregnancy journey with her followers online, sharing glimpses of her postpartum stretch marks and thighs. As the supermodel puts it, she's unafraid of showing her lumps, bumps, and cellulite.

Graham's Instagram is peppered with photos of her revealing her natural body. In June 2022, she posted a photo of her breastfeeding her infant boys. While some criticized her move, she didn't delete the image. She also refers to her stretch marks as the "tree of life."

The fact that Graham is unashamed of her postpartum body shows that women don't need a toned physique to feel and look beautiful.

15. Amy Schumer

Amy Schumer is known for her comic streak, but she's also been quite vocal about her pregnancy struggles. Having suffered from acute morning sickness, she openly challenged the idea that expecting women should always look flawless.

Exuding complete confidence, Schumer never hesitates to flaunt her flawed, makeup-free look, revealing her spots and pimples. She did just that in an Instagram post from August 2022, and Australian actor Patrick Brammall called her "brave" for doing so! Schumer's the true embodiment of "real is beautiful."

14. Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson inherited excellent genes from her gorgeous mother and Hollywood diva, Goldie Hawn, who looks riveting in her late 70s. When she's not gracing award and events or shooting movies, Hudson opts to go without all the makeup and glam.

In an Instagram post from January 2022, the "Bride Wars" alum ditched makeup and shared a video of herself applying Juice Beauty's face mask. Netizens were quick to compliment her natural, unfiltered look, and we couldn't agree more!

13. Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner makes 50 look elegant and vibrant, and she's not afraid to show her real self to the world! The "13 Going on 30" star loves everything about herself and doesn't believe in hiding her flaws.

In May 2022, Garner made headlines when she clicked an unflattering selfie unraveling her double chin, skin folds, and wrinkles on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." While the "Elektra" alum had fun doing the activity, we love how she's all about keeping things real!

12. Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek is rocking her 50s and serving some legitimate style inspiration to everyone. But there are moments when the Mexican-American actress prefers to go makeup-free and doesn't shy away from showing her silver hair.

The curvy Hollywood star posted a selfie revealing her gray strands in September 2020. "The white hair of wisdom," read the caption. Unafraid to show her curves, natural skin, and white hair, Hayek has shown the world that beauty is all about accepting your true self!

11. Adele

The English musician has taken the world by storm with her phenomenal music and melodious voice. She's also garnered sheer appreciation and bagged many awards, including a record-breaking six Grammy wins in only one night!

And while Adele is known for her bold and brilliant looks, she doesn't hesitate to strip off those makeup layers from time to time. In November 2015, she offered her followers a hearty laugh when she posted a photo of herself wearing a skincare mask.

"I woke up like this," read the caption. Using humor to get her point across, she showed everyone that celebs have no magic wand to make miracles happen!

10. Drew Barrymore

The "Charlie's Angels" actress doesn't like to sugarcoat things and believes in being as real as possible. Having ventured into direction, production, and hosting talk shows, Drew Barrymore has come a long way in her career.

Although the star is naturally radiant, she shared a photo in July 2017 showing her bare skin, undone brows, and gray hair. She captioned the picture:

"OH MY GOD How did I let it get this bad. Base and brows needed. Must become her. #santaclaritadiet here we go again. Season two."

Thank you, Drew, for reminding us that we can feel comfortable even with unplucked, unwaxed, and unthreaded eyebrows!

9. Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer's fulfilling career has spanned over forty years, starring in popular movies in the 80s and 90s. Now in her 60s, she confidently flaunts her wrinkled skin, gray hair, and makeup-free look.

In a video shared in January 2023, the "Scarface" alum was seen driving with her cat to work. Pfeiffer's natural skin looked radiant in the sun, with her undone hair tied back and no makeup covering her face. A true personification of aging gracefully!

8. Courteney Cox

Courteney Cox is best known for starring in the classic TV series, "Friends," where she captivated countless hearts as the iconic Monica Geller. While she always looks flawless on duty, she likes to keep things simple and uncomplicated off-screen.

In an Instagram post from November 2020, a makeup-free Cox was seen flaunting her micro-bladed brows, flashing her bright smile and deep blue eyes. From what we can tell, our beloved Monica believes in keeping things real, even if it comes off as too much!

7. Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore makes 60 look like 30! The "Far from Heaven" alum has enjoyed a successful acting career spanning over three decade, and she is unstoppable as she continues to charm people with her timeless aura.

When not giving style goals, Moore isn't hesitant to pose for an unfiltered, makeup-free picture. In January 2023, the "Bel Canto" star ditched the glam and completed her natural look with a green hat. She's a true inspiration for all her fans!

6. Goldie Hawn

With Kate Hudson on the list, it's only fair to include her stunning mommy! Goldie Hawn is in her late 70s and makes aging look brilliant! Having ventured into singing, dancing, and production alongside acting, her career is a shining example for people of all ages.

The "Overboard" actress feels comfortable in her skin and advocates for the same through her online presence. In an adorable Instagram photo, she was seen wearing a face mask and had her hair in rollers. Her raw beauty and freckled skin prove only one thing—it's never too late to embrace our natural selves.

5. Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren happens to be the only performer who achieved the Triple Crown of Acting in the UK and the US. The English actress is in her late 70s and has taken on many roles in her career, performing them with grace and poise.

But her true charm lies in giving women in their mature age the confidence to go makeup-free whenever they feel like it. In March 2020, she posted an early morning, no-makeup selfie while requesting her followers to donate to a noble cause. What a lovely soul!

4. Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis finally grabbed the much-coveted Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in "Everything Everywhere All at Once." While we're delighted about her win, we're also here to celebrate her courage of finally letting the world see the belly she had been sucking in since she was 11.

The Academy-winning actress proudly shared a photo of her relaxed belly in March 2022, hiding nothing. She admitted to being tired of having her body and face covered in layers of products. Thank you, Jamie, for keeping things real!

3. Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy has faced criticism because of her size over the years, mainly after becoming a mother of two girls. But instead of being bothered by critics, she continues to go strong and proudly embraces herself.

In an Instagram post from September 2021, she posted a photo of her face during the micro-needling process, fearing no judgment from anyone! All she cared about was her wellness and happiness, and there's a lesson there for everyone.

2. Melissa Gilbert

Melissa Gilbert has enjoyed a long and prosperous career as an actress, director, and producer. The former "Little House on the Prairie" star used to have buck teeth in her childhood and poked fun at herself with a classic throwback on social media.

Gilbert posted a photo wearing buck teeth made of gum in a February 2023 Instagram post, and fans found it adorable. We don't blame them because we loved the picture too!

1. Rihanna

A hairless body and flawless skin are what dreams are made of, but even in Hollywood, celebs are ready to give a reality check! Our beloved Rihanna did that when she posted a sun-kissed selfie with no makeup and visible leg hair.

In other words, the "Lift Me Up" singer normalized body hair and showed everyone that we can feel comfortable however we prefer.

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