The biggest celeb transformations ever from weight loss to glow ups & the star cruelly trolled for being super skinny
WITH millions in the bank, invites to the glitziest parties and a jet-set lifestyle, there are plenty of perks to being rich and famous - but with it comes a huge amount of pressure to be 'perfect'.
And growing up in the spotlight means celebs are often under intense scrutiny to constantly reinvent themselves and how they look to stay 'current' and ultimately, keep the cash rolling in.
Most recently, Christina Aguilera wowed fans during her Las Vegas residency opening show and not just with her vocal talents and her incredible fashion - but also with her figure.
The singer, 43, previously said she "hated being super skinny" when she was starting out in the 1990s, and went on to embrace her curves.
With her weight fluctuating over the years she was subjected to cruel body shaming.
However after losing 40lbs after having her kids - now 15 and nine - the singer said she'd ditched the diets and embraced a balanced meal plan and exercise to maintain her ideal figure.
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Speaking about how she's been able to maintain body confidence throughout, she told Marie Claire: "Being too thin. Being bigger. I've been criticised for being on both sides of the scale.
"It's noise I block out automatically... I love my body."
And she isn't the only one to have undergone a radical image overhaul across the years. Here, we take a closer look at just some of the other stars' dramatic makeovers...
Adele
In 2022 songstress Adele, now 35, dazzled fans with a glam, sultry photo of herself wearing a glam little black dress on her birthday, declaring she'd "never been happier!"
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And it's only been up from there for the mum of one, who in recent years has embraced a new Hollywood glam style as well as reportedly announcing she'd wed longtime love Rich Paul last November.
It hasn't always been easy for the successful singer, and while she has lost a lot of weight - a reported 10st - in recent times, shedding the pounds wasn't intentional.
Speaking to Vogue, she revealed previously: "It was because of my anxiety. Working out, I would just feel better.
"It was never about losing weight, it was always about becoming strong and giving myself as much time every day without my phone. I got quite addicted to it. I work out two or three times a day."
Addressing rumours she'd adopted fad diets, she said, defiantly: "Ain’t done that. No intermittent fasting. Nothing.
"If anything I eat more than I used to because I work out so hard. And also, “that whole thing of like, ‘Gets Revenge Body’… Oh my god. Suck my d**k!"
James Argent
Towie star James 'Arg' Argent's battle with drink, drugs and a binge-eating disorder has been well documented over the years, with him needing life-saving gastric sleeve surgery after struggling to control his weight.
The 36-year-old star confessed he became "isolated, very lonely and hit rock bottom" in 2019, and he was rushed to hospital twice while his weight became a problem as it escalated to 27st.
However, in April 2021, the reality star, who until recently was dating Stella Turian, had life-saving gastric sleeve surgery, and lost 13st.
In an exclusive interview with The Sun, James said: "This is the first time in my life that I like the way I look too - I don’t feel ugly anymore - I’m content and happy with my appearance.
"The only problem now is I’ve lost a little bit too much weight and I need to put on half a stone."
Rebel Wilson
In the past Rebel Wilson's most famous role was as “Fat Amy” in Pitch Perfect, but the star, now 43, went on to have the last laugh after losing 5.5st.
The comedy actress showed off her slimmed-down figure as she hosted the BAFTAs in 2020 - two years after going on a health kick - and announced it was her "Year of Health".
She said: “It’s not like I want to lose weight and get to a certain number. It’s more than that.
"It’s about dealing mentally with why I was overeating and I had a job where I was paid a lot of money to be bigger at times, which can kind of mess with your head a bit.
"I don’t know if it was mega-conscious, but I thought, ‘How can I get more laughs? Maybe if I was a bit fatter . . . ’ And then suddenly I was fatter, and doing comedy."
Kelly Osbourne
Kelly Osbourne, now 39, has undergone a huge transformation since she was skyrocketed to fame at the tender age of just 17 appearing in her family reality TV show, The Osbournes.
Last year, the singer and TV personality showed off her pastel-hued hair and very slender figure in a body con cream dress as she celebrated her 39th birthday.
And while she's undergone a serious make under in recent years, sporting a more subtle makeup style to her teen years, and opting for simple, stylish outfits, in August 2020 , too.
She said: "I had surgery; I don’t give a f*** what anyone has to say.
"I did it, I’m proud of it, they can suck s***. I did the gastric sleeve.
"All it does is change the shape of your stomach... It is the best thing I have ever done."
Gregg Wallace
Masterchef host Gregg Wallace, 59, has previously opened up about his impressive 5st weight loss, saying he'd never been on a diet, despite speculation and it was all simply down to ditching ultra-processed food, and exercise.
The TV personality decided he needed to get fit after he was warned at 17st with an unhealthy BMI he needed to lose weight as his cholesterol was "sky high";.
Speaking on Loose Women in 2022, Gregg revealed he was the fittest he's felt in over 30 years, saying: "I'm probably fitter and healthier now at 57 than I was at 27.
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"I never went on a diet, I learned about healthy eating.
"I eat three big meals a day and I've been helping people now for a couple of years."