11 Side-By-Side Photos of Female Stars With and Without Makeup
Can you spot the difference? ;)
Some people don’t recognize a face unless it’s been polished into perfection. That’s the weird little obsession behind those side-by-side photos of female stars, makeup on one half and makeup off on the other, and it hits different when the names are instantly recognizable.
In this lineup, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Lopez, Courteney Cox, and Nina Dobrev sit next to Charlize Theron, Rihanna, Anne Hathaway, and Uma Thurman, while Lady Gaga, Elle Fanning, and Selena Gomez bring up the rear. The complicated part is that everyone comes in with a different public image, from red-carpet glow to music-video drama, so the contrast can feel less like “natural versus glam” and more like watching two versions of the same celebrity show up in the same room.
And once you start comparing, you’ll notice it’s not just about makeup, it’s about expectations.
1. Angelina Jolie
An Academy Award-winning American actress and humanitarian, she is known for her performances in films such as Tomb Raider (2001), Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), and Maleficent (2014).
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An American singer, actress, and producer, she is known for her successful music career, starring in films such as Selena and Maid in Manhattan, and producing television shows such as American Idol and World of Dance.
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Courteney Cox is best known for her role as Monica Geller on the hit sitcom Friends. She is also recognized for her roles on the television series Cougar Town and Scream, as well as in the films Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Longest Yard, and Scream.
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4. Nina Dobrev
Nina Dobrev is best known for her role as Elena Gilbert in The Vampire Diaries and as Mia Jones in Degrassi: The Next Generation.
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5. Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron is known for her work in films such as Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), Monster (2003), The Devil's Advocate (1997), and The Cider House Rules (1999).
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6. Rihanna
Rihanna is best known for her chart-topping pop and R&B music. She has had a long string of hits since her debut single, "Pon de Replay," in 2005.
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7. Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway is best known for her critically acclaimed performances in The Princess Diaries (2001), The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Les Misérables (2012), and The Intern (2015).
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8. Uma Thurman
Uma Thurman is best known for her roles in Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, and Gattaca. She also earned an Oscar nomination for her performance in the 1994 comedy-drama Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle.
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9. Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga is best known for her flamboyant stage performances, outrageous costumes, and pop anthems such as "Poker Face," "Bad Romance," "Born This Way," and "Shallow."
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10. Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning is an American actress best known for her starring roles in the films Maleficent (2014), Super 8 (2011), The Beguiled (2017), and Mary Shelley (2018).
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11. Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez is a multi-platinum recording artist and actress.
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When Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Lopez show up in the same “with and without” format, the whole vibe shifts from curiosity to full-on “wait, that’s the same person?” energy.
Then Courteney Cox and Nina Dobrev hit the grid, and suddenly the familiar TV faces feel like they’re being unwrapped in real time.
Charlize Theron and Rihanna bring the contrast harder, because their usual look is already a whole production, makeup included.
By the time Lady Gaga, Elle Fanning, and Selena Gomez are side-by-side, the photos stop feeling like a comparison and start feeling like a reveal.
These women are not afraid to be seen without makeup and want to show that natural beauty is enough. They aim to ensure that the message of self-love is heard and spread worldwide.
They want to demonstrate to other women that there is no need to hide behind makeup and that embracing our natural beauty is sufficient. These inspiring female stars have set an example for others and shown that being comfortable in your skin is the key to true beauty.
The scary part is how fast you get used to “glam,” and how hard the “no makeup” shots pull the rug out.
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