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50+ Photos of the Most Famous Celebrities Who Look Unrecognizable Without Makeup

Milla Sigaba
Aug 05, 2025
10:43 A.M.

When the makeup comes off, the real faces of Hollywood shine through — and some might surprise you. From award-winning actresses to global pop stars, here are over 50 photos of famous faces without a single swipe of concealer.

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Celebrities are rarely seen without a full face of makeup, especially in an industry built on image. But when stars step in front of the camera bare-faced, the results can be refreshingly honest.

Rihanna at the AWGE fashion show during Paris Fashion Week Menswear Spring/Summer 2025 on June 21, 2024, in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images

Rihanna at the AWGE fashion show during Paris Fashion Week Menswear Spring/Summer 2025 on June 21, 2024, in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images

Whether they're challenging beauty standards or just catching some sun, these candid, makeup-free moments reveal what lies beneath the foundation.

Taylor Swift at the 67th annual Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Taylor Swift at the 67th annual Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

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1 – Sally Field

Sally Field from a post dated September 24, 2018. | Source: X/sally_field

Sally Field from a post dated September 24, 2018. | Source: X/sally_field

2 – Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek from a post dated January 30, 2022. | Source: Instagram/salmahayek

Salma Hayek from a post dated January 30, 2022. | Source: Instagram/salmahayek

3 – Helen Mirren

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Helen Mirren from a post dated March 7, 2018. | Source: Instagram/helenmirren

Helen Mirren from a post dated March 7, 2018. | Source: Instagram/helenmirren

4 – Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner from a post dated April 19, 2019. | Source: Instagram/jennifer.garner

Jennifer Garner from a post dated April 19, 2019. | Source: Instagram/jennifer.garner

5 – Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Barr from a post dated July 4, 2021. | Source: Instagram/officialroseannebarr

Roseanne Barr from a post dated July 4, 2021. | Source: Instagram/officialroseannebarr

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6 – Hilary Swank

Hilary Swank from a post dated May 6, 2021. | Source: Instagram/hilaryswank

Hilary Swank from a post dated May 6, 2021. | Source: Instagram/hilaryswank

7 – Valerie Bertinelli

Valerie Bertinelli from a post dated June 29, 2025. | Source: Instagram/wolfiesmom

Valerie Bertinelli from a post dated June 29, 2025. | Source: Instagram/wolfiesmom

8 – Cameron Diaz

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Cameron Diaz from a post dated November 7, 2015. | Source: Instagram/camerondiaz

Cameron Diaz from a post dated November 7, 2015. | Source: Instagram/camerondiaz

9 – Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer from a post dated April 13, 2024. | Source: Instagram/michellepfeifferofficial

Michelle Pfeiffer from a post dated April 13, 2024. | Source: Instagram/michellepfeifferofficial

10 – Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani from a post dated May 13, 2016. | Source: Facebook/Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani from a post dated May 13, 2016. | Source: Facebook/Gwen Stefani

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11 – Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood from a post dated March 30, 2019. | Source: Instagram/carrieunderwood

Carrie Underwood from a post dated March 30, 2019. | Source: Instagram/carrieunderwood

12 – Shakira

Shakira from a post dated February 2, 2016. | Source: Instagram/shakira

Shakira from a post dated February 2, 2016. | Source: Instagram/shakira

13 – Reba McEntire

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Reba McEntire from a post dated June 7, 2022. | Source: Instagram/reba

Reba McEntire from a post dated June 7, 2022. | Source: Instagram/reba

14 – Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez from a post dated August 28, 2023. | Source: Instagram/jlo

Jennifer Lopez from a post dated August 28, 2023. | Source: Instagram/jlo

15 – Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson from a post dated May 2, 2020. | Source: Instagram/kellyclarkson

Kelly Clarkson from a post dated May 2, 2020. | Source: Instagram/kellyclarkson

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16 – Rita Wilson

Rita Wilson from a post dated January 5, 2020. | Source: Instagram/ritawilson

Rita Wilson from a post dated January 5, 2020. | Source: Instagram/ritawilson

17 – Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson from a post dated June 12, 2025. | Source: Instagram/pamelaanderson

Pamela Anderson from a post dated June 12, 2025. | Source: Instagram/pamelaanderson

18 – Miranda Lambert

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Miranda Lambert from a post dated August 19, 2014. | Source: Instagram/mirandalambert

Miranda Lambert from a post dated August 19, 2014. | Source: Instagram/mirandalambert

19 – Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya Taylor-Joy from a post dated July 22, 2021. | Source: Instagram/anyataylorjoy

Anya Taylor-Joy from a post dated July 22, 2021. | Source: Instagram/anyataylorjoy

20 – Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes from a post dated July 23, 2024. | Source: Instagram/katieholmes

Katie Holmes from a post dated July 23, 2024. | Source: Instagram/katieholmes

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21 – Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez from a video dated September 3, 2020. | Source: YouTube/vogue

Selena Gomez from a video dated September 3, 2020. | Source: YouTube/vogue

22 – Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama from a post dated January 18, 2021. | Source: Instagram/michelleobama

Michelle Obama from a post dated January 18, 2021. | Source: Instagram/michelleobama

23 – Adele

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Adele from a post dated August 18, 2016. | Source: Instagram/adele

Adele from a post dated August 18, 2016. | Source: Instagram/adele

24 – Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston from a post dated January 13, 2022. | Source: Instagram/jenniferaniston

Jennifer Aniston from a post dated January 13, 2022. | Source: Instagram/jenniferaniston

25 – Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz from a post dated May 5, 2018. | Source: Instagram/penelopecruzoficial

Penelope Cruz from a post dated May 5, 2018. | Source: Instagram/penelopecruzoficial

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26 – Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift from a post dated January 22, 2019. | Source: Instagram/taylorswift

Taylor Swift from a post dated January 22, 2019. | Source: Instagram/taylorswift

27 – Demi Moore

Demi Moore from a post dated May 5, 2023. | Source: Instagram/demimoore

Demi Moore from a post dated May 5, 2023. | Source: Instagram/demimoore

28 – Rihanna

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Rihanna from a video dated August 4, 2020. | Source: YouTube/Harper's BAZAAR

Rihanna from a video dated August 4, 2020. | Source: YouTube/Harper's BAZAAR

29 – Halle Berry

Halle Berry from a post dated April 12, 2025. | Source: Instagram/halleberry

Halle Berry from a post dated April 12, 2025. | Source: Instagram/halleberry

30 – Pink

Pink from a post dated May 1, 2019. | Source: Instagram/pink

Pink from a post dated May 1, 2019. | Source: Instagram/pink

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31 – Katy Perry

Katy Perry from a post dated March 29, 2020. | Source: Instagram/katyperry

Katy Perry from a post dated March 29, 2020. | Source: Instagram/katyperry

32 – Cardi B

Cardi B from a post dated February 9, 2021. | Source: Instagram/iamcardib

Cardi B from a post dated February 9, 2021. | Source: Instagram/iamcardib

33 – Kristin Davis

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Kristin Davis from a post dated April 2, 2024. | Source: Instagram/iamkristindavis

Kristin Davis from a post dated April 2, 2024. | Source: Instagram/iamkristindavis

34 – Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow from a post dated May 11, 2017. | Source: Instagram/gwynethpaltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow from a post dated May 11, 2017. | Source: Instagram/gwynethpaltrow

35 – Candace Cameron Bure

Candace Cameron Bure from a post dated December 24, 2018. | Source: Instagram/candacecbure

Candace Cameron Bure from a post dated December 24, 2018. | Source: Instagram/candacecbure

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36 – Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks from a post dated August 16, 2021. | Source: Instagram/tyrabanks

Tyra Banks from a post dated August 16, 2021. | Source: Instagram/tyrabanks

37 – Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union from a post dated December 30, 2019. | Source: Instagram/gabunion

Gabrielle Union from a post dated December 30, 2019. | Source: Instagram/gabunion

38 – Lily Collins

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Lily Collins | Source: Instagram/lilyjcollins

Lily Collins | Source: Instagram/lilyjcollins

39 – Sofia Vergara

Sofia Vergara from a post dated April 11, 2017. | Source: Instagram/sofiavergara

Sofia Vergara from a post dated April 11, 2017. | Source: Instagram/sofiavergara

40 – Catherine Zeta-Jones

Catherine Zeta-Jones from a post dated October 18, 2017. | Source: Instagram/catherinezetajones

Catherine Zeta-Jones from a post dated October 18, 2017. | Source: Instagram/catherinezetajones

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41 – Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway from a post dated January 22, 2023. | Source: Instagram/annehathaway

Anne Hathaway from a post dated January 22, 2023. | Source: Instagram/annehathaway

42 – Chrissy Teigen

Chrissy Teigen from a post dated August 29, 2017. | Source: Instagram/johnlegend

Chrissy Teigen from a post dated August 29, 2017. | Source: Instagram/johnlegend

43 – Jessica Simpson

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Jessica Simpson from a post dated July 10, 2023. | Source: Instagram/jessicasimpson

Jessica Simpson from a post dated July 10, 2023. | Source: Instagram/jessicasimpson

44 – Celine Dion

Celine Dion from a post dated June 18, 2024. | Source: Instagram/primevideo

Celine Dion from a post dated June 18, 2024. | Source: Instagram/primevideo

45 – Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore from a post dated February 22, 2019. | Source: Instagram/drewbarrymore

Drew Barrymore from a post dated February 22, 2019. | Source: Instagram/drewbarrymore

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46 – Serena Williams

Serena Williams from a post dated April 29, 2024. | Source: TikTok/voguemagazine

Serena Williams from a post dated April 29, 2024. | Source: TikTok/voguemagazine

47 – Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga from a post dated June 7, 2023. | Source: Instagram/ladygaga

Lady Gaga from a post dated June 7, 2023. | Source: Instagram/ladygaga

48 – Beyoncé

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Beyoncé from a post dated July 1, 2014. | Source: Instagram/beyonce

Beyoncé from a post dated July 1, 2014. | Source: Instagram/beyonce

49 – Zendaya

Zendaya from a post dated April 17, 2018. | Source: Instagram/zendaya

Zendaya from a post dated April 17, 2018. | Source: Instagram/zendaya

50 – Simone Biles

Simone Biles from a post dated May 11, 2017. | Source: Instagram/simonebiles

Simone Biles from a post dated May 11, 2017. | Source: Instagram/simonebiles

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51 – Goldie Hawn

Goldie Hawn from a post dated January 8, 2022. | Source: Instagram/goldiehawn

Goldie Hawn from a post dated January 8, 2022. | Source: Instagram/goldiehawn

These unfiltered photos prove that beauty doesn't begin with makeup. From Taylor Swift to Rihanna, each of these stars showed that confidence speaks louder than cosmetics.

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