In the world of entertainment, where beauty and perfection are often synonymous with success, cosmetic procedures have become increasingly popular among celebrities. While many stars embrace their natural looks, others have turned to a range of aesthetic treatments, from Botox injections to full-on surgeries, to enhance their features and maintain their youthful appearance.
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Whether it’s subtle tweaks or more dramatic transformations, these cosmetic enhancements have sparked widespread discussions about beauty standards, self-confidence, and the lengths to which public figures go to stay in the spotlight. In this article, we will explore some of the most famous celebrities who have openly admitted to undergoing cosmetic procedures, shedding light on their motivations, the impact on their careers, and how they navigate the delicate balance between natural beauty and the pursuit of perfection.
The Reality of Cosmetic Enhancements
Cosmetic enhancements have become a part of modern beauty culture, but what do they really mean for self-image and society? From non-invasive procedures like Botox to surgical transformations, this industry has seen dramatic growth. However, it’s essential to look beyond the surface and consider the emotional and physical impacts of altering one’s appearance.
Ariana Grande
In October 2024, Ariana Grande addressed ongoing plastic surgery rumors while participating in Vanity Fair’s infamous Lie Detector Test series. During the interview, the “Thank U, Next” singer candidly discussed her changing appearance and the intense scrutiny she’s faced in the public eye. Grande revealed that much of the speculation surrounding her looks had been fueled by the pressures of fame, but she emphasized that her appearance has always been a personal choice.
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She also reflected on how the media’s portrayal of her body and face had affected her, noting that despite public misconceptions, she had not undergone certain procedures that were widely speculated about. Grande spoke about the emotional toll of such rumors and the importance of embracing her natural self while being open about the evolving nature of beauty standards.
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In addition to addressing her physical appearance, Ariana took the opportunity to remind her audience about the realities of navigating fame and the unrealistic expectations often placed on celebrities.
Selena Gomez
After a TikToker posted a side-by-side comparison of Selena Gomez’s face as a teenager and in her recent years, the singer and actress quickly addressed the growing rumors about potential plastic surgery. The viral TikTok sparked widespread discussion about how much Gomez’s appearance had changed over the years, with many speculating about cosmetic procedures.
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In response, Gomez took to social media, emphasizing that her transformation was due to natural changes and the impact of medications she’s been taking for her health. She also shared a message of body positivity, encouraging her followers to embrace their natural selves and dismiss harmful rumors.
Gomez has been open in the past about her struggles with mental and physical health, particularly her battle with lupus, an autoimmune disease. Her candidness about the effects of her condition and treatment only further clarified the reasons behind her evolving look, and she urged her fans to focus on self-love rather than societal beauty standards.
Martha Stewart
In February 2024, Martha Stewart invited her cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. Dan Belkin, onto her podcast to “set the record straight” regarding rumors about her appearance and the use of cosmetic procedures.
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During the episode, Stewart opened up about her personal experiences with skincare and procedures, emphasizing that her goal was always to maintain a youthful, natural look without overdoing it. Dr. Belkin clarified some of the questions surrounding Stewart’s treatments, offering insights into the procedures she has undergone. The conversation aimed to dispel myths and provide a realistic view of aging and cosmetic enhancement.
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According to Dr. Belkin, he tried “a little Botox” on her upper face, but Stewart wasn’t a fan. “My eyebrows kind of go up in a V and that looks so unnatural, and I don’t have lines in my forehead,” Stewart said, though she does get neuromodulators, like Botox, injected into her jawline and neck. “This is to reduce the banding on the neck and the downward pull on the face to keep those muscles a little weaker, so the muscles of the cheek can pull,” Dr. Belkin said.
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Before you try to shade or shame Kim Kardashian about her plastic surgery—don’t. After years of being relentlessly mocked about her changing appearance, the reality TV star and business mogul has opened up about her personal choices and the immense pressure she has faced in the public eye.
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In interviews, Kardashian has discussed the constant scrutiny of her looks, particularly her face, which has sparked speculation about everything from fillers to facelifts. While she’s always maintained that some of the rumors were exaggerated or false, she’s also been open about undergoing certain cosmetic procedures, particularly when it comes to her body.
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In a 2024 interview, Kim acknowledged that she had tried fillers in the past, but revealed that she stopped after seeing the results didn’t align with her natural beauty. She confessed to feeling insecure at times because of the unrealistic beauty standards set by society and the media but noted that, like many people in the public eye, she has felt pressure to maintain a certain image.
Lady Gaga
In a heartfelt interview with radio host Howard Stern in 2013, Lady Gaga, the legendary “Born This Way” singer, candidly discussed her past struggles with body image and cosmetic procedures. Gaga confessed, “I’ve never had any work-work done, but I went through a phase when I was smoking pot and was really obsessed with getting facial injections.” She detailed a challenging period where societal pressures and personal insecurities led her to consider altering her appearance.
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Gaga continued, “I was going to this strip mall in Chicago in the back…Everybody was like, ‘You are a nut job.’…I’m telling you, I wasn’t exactly in the best frame of mind, and I would smoke a bunch of joints and have some drinks. I would be like, ‘Oh, let’s go see my girl,’ and we would drive to this strip mall and I would get shot up with a bunch of whatever, Juvéderm, and then leave.” This admission highlighted the intense pressures celebrities often face to maintain a certain image, sometimes leading to unhealthy obsessions with cosmetic enhancements.
Courtney Cox
In 2013, Courteney Cox’s noticeably “puffy” appearance ignited widespread speculation about possible plastic surgery. However, Dr. Vitolo, a respected New York plastic surgeon, debunked these rumors. “She was simply over-filled with injectables such as Botox or Restylane,” he explained. “This is why it’s important to see an experienced certified injector. She looked over-filled in the cheeks and lips.”
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In a refreshing dose of honesty, Courteney Cox addressed the topic of cosmetic procedures head-on during a 2023 interview on the podcast Gloss Angeles. Speaking with hosts Kirbie Johnson and Sarah Tan Christensen, Cox revealed that her experience with facial fillers became her “biggest beauty regret.”
Nicki Minaj
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The rapper revealed she recently went under the knife. “I had to get a breast reduction,” she told Vogue in a cover story published Nov. 9, “and actually I love it. I used to want a bigger butt, and now I look back and realize how silly that was.”
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Cardi is willing to talk about anything, so it’s not surprising that she’s been pretty open about the work she’s had done. In a video interview in 2017, she talked about her breast augmentation and illegal butt injections (something, it should go without saying, you should never do; complications from illegal and so-called back-alley procedures can be catastrophic—evendeadly).
Kevin Mazur/Getty In 2019 she was vocal about getting liposuction and going right back to performing (something that’s not advised), which led to her needing to cancel shows due to complications.
Kourtney Kardashian
In 2010, Kardashian told Nightline she “could care less” if people know she’s had breast implants. “It’s so funny ’cause it’s not a secret,” she said.
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Sia
The singer recently revealed she got a facelift.
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“I’m a pop star that normally hides my face and doesn’t lie about s–t,” she said at the 5th annual Daytime Beauty Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 1.. “I got an amazing face lift from Dr. Ben Talei. He is incredible. And he is doing so much good work—and not just for the pop stars of the world.”
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Angelina Jolie
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In a groundbreaking New York Times Op-ed, the actress spoke about her decision to undergo a preventative double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. “Nine weeks later, the final surgery is completed with the reconstruction of the breasts with an implant. There have been many advances in this procedure in the last few years, and the results can be beautiful,” she wrote.
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Sharon Osbourne detailed her past plastic surgery procedures, and not all of them were great!
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In addition to getting candid on using Ozempic for weight loss, the talk show host admitted that her 2021 facelift was “the worst thing that I ever did,” explaining in December 2023, “I looked like Cyclops.”
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Kris Jenner
The matriarch of the Kardashian-Jenner clan documented a facelift on Keeping up with the Kardashians in 2011. She said she got the procedure before her daughter Kim Kardashian’s second wedding.
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Ashley Tisdale
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The High School Musical star had a rhinoplasty in 2007 to fix a deviated septum. “I didn’t do this because I believe in plastic surgery. I did this to help my health. I literally almost could not breathe out of the right side of my nose,” Tisdale told People. “I want my fans to know the truth. I’m not someone who is going to act like I had nothing done. I just want to be honest because my fans are everything to me.”
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Britney Spears
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In a 2013 cover story interview with InStyle, the singer opened about a small cosmetic tweak. “A doctor I see, [Beverly Hills plastic surgeon] Dr. [Raj] Kanodia, does fun stuff to me sometimes—I’ve had lip injections before,” she said.
Megan Fox
Fox has never been one to shy away from the truth, so it’s no surprise her approach to plastic surgery and cosmetic work is similar. While appearing on an episode of the podcast Call Her Daddy in March 2024, the actor detailed exactly which plastic surgery she has and hasn’t gotten.
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“My boobs have been fake, by the way, since I was…21? Or 22? I got them done in between the first and second Transformers. But I had them done ‘conservatively,’” Fox told host Alex Cooper, denying that she’s ever had a facelift, brow lift, liposuction, or any form of body contouring.
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Sofia Vergara
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Vergara looks amazing, but the 51-year-old swears it’s not plastic surgery. The Modern Family star does, however, admit to doing “little things here and there.”
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As for what those are? “I do microneedling, little lasers for capillaries because I have rosacea. I do Botox in my eyes and in my neck regularly,” she told Glamour in 2023. “Little things that I don’t need to sit in my house for a month because, unfortunately, I can’t.”
Vergara has also opened up about filler, telling Allure that she’s “against it once you hit a certain age.” “Filler does good when you’re really young and you want a little bit more cheeks or to plump your lips a little bit. At my age—51—I feel it’s not going to make you look younger,” she said. “[Filler] is going to make you look more done. And I feel like it actually doesn’t pull you up; it kind of weighs [you down].”
Jane Fonda
At 86 years old, Fonda has no problem admitting she’s gotten a facelift—though if she had go back and do it all over again, she might choose differently.
“I had a facelift and I stopped because I don’t want to look distorted. I’m not proud of the fact that I had [one],” Fonda said in an August 2022 interview with Vogue. “Now, I don’t know if I had it to do over if I would do it. But I did it. I admit it, and then I just say, ‘Okay, you can get addicted. Don’t keep doing it.’ A lot of women, I don’t know, they’re addicted to it.” Her advice? “I want young people to stop being afraid about getting older.”
Celebrity Openness Normalizes Cosmetic Procedures
The growing acceptance and openness surrounding cosmetic procedures among celebrities have sparked important conversations about beauty standards, self-esteem, and body image. Many celebrities, once reluctant to admit to having cosmetic enhancements, have come forward to share their personal experiences.
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This shift reflects broader societal changes, where authenticity and self-improvement are increasingly seen as personal choices rather than something to hide. Whether driven by personal preference, career demands, or societal pressure, these confessions serve to normalize cosmetic procedures and remind us that beauty is subjective, with each individual entitled to define it on their own terms.
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