Dwayne Johnson

Among the athletes who turned to acting, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has achieved the most impressive success. His journey from ring star to one of the world’s highest-grossing actors is unique: his film box office receipts have exceeded $5 billion.

Although Johnson already had an impressive physique in WWE, it was during his active acting career that he developed the massive physique that became his signature. Now, his arm looks almost as big as half his torso during the Attitude Era.

Taylor Momsen

Playing opposite Jim Carrey, who performs in his signature wild style, is no easy task, even for professional adult actors. However, young Taylor Momsen, who played Cindy Lou Who in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), delivered a brilliant performance. She later proved she could be not only a charming little girl but also a serious teenage actress—recall her role as Jenny Humphrey in Gossip Girl.

Johnny Depp

It’s hard to believe that today’s eccentric and multifaceted Johnny Depp was once the typical teen soap-opera hunk and a frequent cover star of teen magazines.

Transformations are his signature style. Depp immerses himself in his characters so thoroughly that it’s hard to spot a resemblance between them. Yet, comparing photos of his debut with his current looks, the transformation is striking.

Blake McIver Ewing

Although he appeared in only a few episodes of Full House, the character Derek was memorable to many viewers. Another iconic role for the actor was that of the spoiled rich man Waldo Johnston III in the film Babes (1994). Many years have passed since then, and it’s no surprise that the mature Blake looks completely different. So different, in fact, that in a 2020 episode of “Full House,” some viewers didn’t immediately realize they were watching the same actor.

Mickey Rourke

When talking about stars whose appearance has changed significantly over the years, it’s impossible not to mention Mickey Rourke. After the success of 9 1/2 Weeks (1986), he was hailed as one of Hollywood’s most promising actors.

But Rourke decided to return to boxing—his original passion—and competed professionally in the early 1990s. Despite his victories, the sport left him with severe injuries, followed by a series of unsuccessful plastic surgeries that left him virtually unrecognizable.

Erin Moriarty

Although Erin Moriarty has barely crossed the threshold of her thirties, the actress has already faced numerous rumors about alleged plastic surgery. After the topic was actively discussed on Megyn Kelly’s podcast in early 2024, Moriarty decided to address the rumors publicly.

She wrote on Instagram that she had not undergone any plastic surgery and sharply criticized Kelly for fueling the controversy.

The reasons for her changes may be much simpler than those speculating: the actress is maturing, and her appearance naturally evolves—as it does for most people as they transition from their teens and twenties into the next decade.