15 Actors Who Completely Transformed Themselves For Roles, And It’s Hard To Recognize Them

We all know that different hairstyles and make-up can totally change a person's appearance. Therefore, it's understandable when characters in various films played by an actor look like cheese and chalk. Even the most devoted fans find it impossible to realize their stars with extra layers of make-up and facial prosthetics.
Today we want to introduce the collection of some favorite movie stars who managed to become unrecognizable. Their different looks, associated with their brilliant acting skills, make it difficult to realize them. Who could think the useless professor Lockhart in the famous series of Harry Potter and the talented detective Hercule Poirot is played by one person? How on Earth could the ugly and hideous nanny McPhee become the gorgeous Baroness in Cruella?
Let's scroll down to figure out more fascinating transformations of famous faces!

#1 Emma Thompson

Source: © Nanny McPhee / Universal Pictures and co-produsers

• Nanny McPhee (2005)
• Cruella (2021)

#2 David Wenham

Source: © The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers / New Line Cinema and co-producers

#3 Renée Zellweger

Source: © Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason / Universal Pictures and co-producers

• Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004)
• Judy (2019)
• The Thing About Pam (2022)

#4 Hugh Jackman

Source: © Pan / Warner Bros. and co-producers

• Pan (2015)
• The Prestige (2006)

#5 Charlize Theron

Source: © Snow White and the Huntsman / Universal Pictures and co-producers

• Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)
• Monster (2003)

#6 Kenneth Branagh

Source: © Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
• Death on the Nile (2022)

#7 Tom Cruise

Source: © Tropic Thunder / Dreamworks Pictures and co-producers

• Tropic Thunder (2008)
• Knight and Day (2010)

#8 Tilda Swinton

Source: © The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe / Walt Disney Pictures and co-producers

• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
• The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
• Snowpiercer (2013)

#9 Colin Farrell

Source: © Alexander / Warner Bros. and co-producers

• Alexander (2004)
• The Batman (2022)

#10 Lily James

Source: © War & Peace / BBC Cymru Wales and co-producers

• War & Peace (2016)
• Pam & Tommy (2022)

#11 Charlie Creed-Miles

Source: © The Fifth Element / Gaumont and co-producers

• The Fifth Element (1997)
• Peaky Blinders (2013–2022)

#12 Ian Holm

Source: The Fifth Element / Gaumont and co-producers

• The Fifth Element (1997)
• The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

#13 Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Source: © Kick-Ass / Marv Films and co-producers

• Kick-Ass (2010)
• Anna Karenina (2012)

#14 Lee Pace

Source: © Guardians of the Galaxy / Marvel Studios and co-producers

• Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
• The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2 (2012)
• The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

#15 Henry Cavill

Source: © Stardust / Paramount Pictures and co-producers

• Stardust (2007)
• Man of Steel (2013)
• The Witcher (2019)

Do you realize these actors while watching the movies? Do you know any other character that they transform into? Please share your thoughts in the comment section below! Don't forget to show these pics to your friends to see if they figure the actors out!