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20 Famous Women From The 2000s You Wouldn't Recognize Today

For most celebrities, there was a time when they weren't quite as attractive as they are now. Even the hottest celebrities from the 2000s had completely different appearances than they do now, and that's not exactly surprising.
They must cope with the pressure of having to look great and act right. Their physical appearance is always under observation. Famous women, especially, suffer from the spotlight, drawing remarks on their age or weight. This is also the reason why they never stop changing and becoming more perfect. In addition, famous people also often change themselves to portray their roles. While some people must sacrifice their physique to gain weight, others have to diet for months to properly lose weight. Well, it's really not easy becoming a famous actor.
So, let's take a look at the changes these female stars have gone through in the side-by-side photos below. One thing's for sure, they've become so much better and more successful than they were in the 2000s.

#1 Kelly Osbourne (2005 vs 2022)

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Kelly Osbourne is known for her appearances on the TV show "The Osbournes" (2002–2005), for which she won a 2002 Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program. After that, she appeared in "E!'s Fashion Police" and "Dancing with the Stars". Recently, she has been a judge on Project Runway Junior (2015–present) and Australia's Got Talent (2016).

#2 Ariana Grande (2009 vs 2021)

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Known for her four-octave vocal range and an amazing music career, Ariana Grande first rose to fame with her roles in television series such as "Victorious" (2010–2013) and "Sam & Cat" (2013–2014). She has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including two Grammy Awards, one Brit Award, one Bambi Award, two Billboard Music Awards, three American Music Awards, nine MTV Video Music Awards, and 27 Guinness World Records. Some of her famous singles "Thank U, Next", "7 Rings", and "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored"

#3 Christina Aguilera (2004 vs 2022)

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Christina Aguilera is known for her four-octave vocal range and ability to sustain high notes. She is also recognized as an influence on the revival of teen pop music in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Some of her most famous singles: Beautiful", "Fighter" and "Can't Hold Us Down", "Ain't No Other Man" and "Hurt"

#4 Kim Kardashian (2007 vs 2021)

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As an actress, Kardashian has appeared in films like Disaster Movie (2008), Deep in the Valley (2009) and Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013). In recent years, Kardashian has focused on her own businesses by founding KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance in 2017.

#5 Paris Hilton (2004 vs 2021)

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Paris Hilton first attracted attention in the late 1990s, when she became a fixture in NYC's social scene. After appearing in the September 2000 issue of Vanity Fair, Hilton was proclaimed " New York's leading It Girl" in 2001. The reality television series The Simple Life (2003–2007) and Night in Paris (2004), catapulted her into global fame.

#6 Miley Cyrus (2009 vs 2020)

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Known for her distinctive raspy voice and her music incorporates elements of varied styles and genres, Miley Cyrus has an incredible music career. She has become the most US Billboard 200 top-five album in the 21st century by a female artist, with a total of thirteen entries. Some of her famous songs “Back to Black”, “Heart Of Glass”, “Zombie”, “Black Dog”, “Man Eater” ...

#7 Beyoncé (2003 vs 2021)

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By 2010, Beyoncé has sold over 120 million albums as a solo artist, making her one of the best-selling music artists in the world. She received awards for Top Certified Artist of the Decade from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Top Female Artist of the Decade from Billboard in recognition of her popularity throughout the 2000s. Beyoncé has won more awards than any other performer, including 28 Grammys, 26 MTV Video Music Awards, 24 NAACP Image Awards, 31 BET Awards, and 17 Soul Train Music Awards (including the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award in 2014).

#8 Gwen Stefani (2005 vs 2021)

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She is a co-founder, lead vocalist, and the primary songwriter of the band "No Doub". Stefani launched a solo pop career in 2004 with the release of her first studio album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. Inspired while the band was on hiatus. The album, which drew inspiration from 1980s pop music, was well-received both critically and commercially.

#9 Nicole Richie (2004 vs 2020)

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Following the success of The Simple Life, Richie appeared as one of the three judges on the reality competition series Fashion Star (2012–2013). She later starred in the unscripted comedy series Candidly Nicole (2014–2015). And she became a judge on the reality competition series Making the Cut in 2020.

#10 Britney Spears (2002 vs 2021)

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Britney Spears is often referred to as the "Princess of Pop," and it is believed that she had a significant impact on the resurgence of adolescent pop in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Regarded as a pop icon, she is one of the best-selling musicians in the world, with sales of over 70 million records in the United States alone.

#11 Jennifer Lopez (2003 vs 2020)

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Jennifer Lopez made her acting debut in Selena (1997). She made over $1 million for a movie, being the first Hispanic actress to do so. She then became the highest-paid Hispanic actress in Hollywood after appearing in Anaconda (1997) and Out of Sight (1998).

#12 Rihanna (2005 vs 2020)

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With the release of her first two studio albums, Music of the Sun (2005) and A Girl Like Me (2007), this Barbadian singer rose to prominence (2006). Both songs charted in the top ten of the Billboard 200 in the United States. She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 250 million albums sold globally. She has 14 number ones and 31 top ten singles in the United States, as well as 30 top ten entries in the United Kingdom. Nine Grammy Awards, 13 American Music Awards (including the Icon Award), 12 Billboard Music Awards, six Guinness World Records, and the NAACP President's Award are among her achievements.

#13 Lady Gaga (2009 vs 2021)

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Gaga is renowned for her musical variety and image makeovers. The Fame, Gaga's debut studio album, which featured the top-charting songs "Just Dance" and "Poker Face," helped her gain notoriety the following year.

#14 Taylor Swift (2008 vs 2021)

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Taylor is one of the most famous singer-songwriters in the world now. Her discography which is often inspired by her personal life has received critical praise and high ranks. Some of her notable songs: "Lover" (2019), "Look What You Made Me Do" ( 2017),..

#15 Ashlee Simpson (2004 vs 2020)

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Ashlee Simpson is known for the family drama 7th Heaven. She became the star of a spin-off reality series called The Ashlee Simpson Show, which was shown on MTV between 2004 and 2005, while she was working on her debut studio album.

#16 Selena Gomez (2008 vs 2020)

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Gomez was famous for her roles in children's television series like "Barney & Friends" (2002–2004) and "Wizards of Waverly Place" (2007–2012). Alongside her television career, Gomez released a number of singles that have charted inside the top ten of the US Billboard Hot 100, including "Come & Get It", "The Heart Wants What It Wants", "Good for You", "Same Old Love", "Hands to Myself", "We Don't Talk Anymore", "It Ain't Me", and her first number-one song "Lose You to Love Me".

#17 Katy Perry (2008 vs 2020)

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Perry is one of the most successful singers of all time, with over 143 million albums sold worldwide. She has nine number-one songs in the United States, three number one albums in the United States, and has won several awards, including four Guinness World Records, five Billboard Music Awards, five American Music Awards, a Brit Award, and a Juno Award. With over 100 million followers on Twitter, she is also the most followed woman.

#18 Lindsay Lohan (2002 vs 2022)

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Lindsay Lohan made her breakout role in the Walt Disney Pictures picture The Parent Trap (1998). The movie's popularity led to cameos in Life-Size (2000) and Get a Clue (2002) for television as well as Freaky Friday (2003) and Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004).

#19 Khloé Kardashian (2008 vs 2021)

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Khloé Kardashian is an American media personality, socialite, and model. She is involved in the retail and fashion industries with her sisters Kourtney and Kim. In 2016, Kardashian hosted her own talk show, "Kocktails with Khloé".
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