10 Celebrities who broke stereotypes and underwent a radical image change compared to the beginning of their careers

As the years go by, everything changes — and so do our favorite celebrities. And here we are not talking about age-related changes in appearance, but about the different paths that life takes, making some celebrities no longer seem to be the same people they were back when we first saw them. For example, many knew Justin Timberlake as a soft-spoken singer in a boy band, and today, in addition to being a musician, he is also a respected actor.

We, from awesome.club, we believe that life is a constant evolution, and we selected 10 celebrities who broke stereotypes and changed their image a lot over the years. Check out!

In the early 2000s, Paris Hilton’s name became synonymous with “glamour” after the debut of the reality show The Simple Life (no Portuguese version). And for many years the socialite maintained the image of a rich and spoiled girl who only participated in social events and parties.

However, in 2020 Paris decided to show the world what was behind the “perfect life” stereotype and recorded a documentary about her difficult youth. In addition, she has shown herself to be increasingly attracted to the world of gastronomy, as evidenced by the various recipe videos published on her channel. And in 2021 the celebrity launched her own cooking show.

Justin Timberlake’s first time in front of the camera was in his childhood, when he was part of the cast of the television show The New Mickey Mouse Club. Later, as a teenager, he took a musical path and became a singer in the boy band ‘N Sync. However, superstardom only really came to Justin when he launched his solo career. A distinctive timbre and breathtaking dance moves became his trademark.

At the same time that he invested in his music, Justin decided to try his luck in cinema, and with each new project his professional growth as an actor was clear. Today, his filmography ranges from romantic comedy productions (Colorful Friendship) to dystopian science fiction (The Price of Tomorrow) to drama (Palmer).

Fred Durst, lead singer of the band Limp Bizkit, was once a true teen idol. And, like most alternative music artists, he had the image of a very cool guy.

Today, Durst — now more mature — bears little resemblance to the “tough rebel” in the music videos of his youth. He founded a record label and also invests in his film directing and advertising career. In 2019, Durst presented his feature The Fanatic (no Portuguese version) to the public, which had John Travolta as the protagonist.

In the early 2000s, the German band Tokio Hotel conquered a multitude of fans around the world and, with that, their vocalist Bill Kaulitz became an idol for many teenagers. The group was particularly successful among young people in the emo subculture.

Over the years, Bill’s style has changed, and today we no longer see the characteristic black eyeliner around the eyes and complex hairstyles. Furthermore, the German has been inserting himself in the world of fashion: he has already worked as a model for Karl Lagerfeld himself and even launched his own collection of clothes.

Miley Cyrus became a celebrity in her teens when she starred in the Disney series Hannah Montana, which aired from 2006 to 2011. In the production, she played a girl who was a famous singer, but had to hide it from her peers. from school. And in parallel with the shooting, the young artist still recorded romantic compositions.

However, after the end of the series, Miley drastically changed her image. She shaved her hair and started betting on bolder looks for her performances and music videos. The singer remains true to her rebellious aesthetic to this day.

After her performance in the romantic comedy Legally Blonde, Reese Witherspoon gained widespread worldwide recognition. And for many years, audiences associated the actress with the protagonist of that film: a naive girl who tries to prove her worth to others.

These days, Reese doesn’t need to prove to anyone that she’s a real professional. And not just in terms of acting. The celebrity co-produced the hit films Gone Girl and Free, as well as the series Small Fires All Over and Big Little Lies.

Due to his unusual good looks, Benedict Cumberbatch was often cast in somewhat different characters in the early years of his film career. Like when he played the aloof husband in The Other or the villain in Atonement.

However, all that changed after the release of the Sherlock series, when the actor began to be considered one of the most handsome men in England. Benedict himself treats his appearance with good-natured irony, describing his face as odd and “resembling an otter’s snout, which would be unattractive to others”.

Two decades ago, Britney Spears could certainly be considered the idol of almost every young person around the world. Fans had posters of the singer on the walls of their rooms and did not leave the television when her clips and performances were broadcast. In addition to many teenagers dreaming of looking like a pop star.

Britney’s name is still prominent today. However, currently it is no longer due to the singer’s work, but to an unlawful situation: for many years Britney remained under the guardianship of her father, who completely controlled several aspects of her life. However, recently, the star managed to regain the right to make her own decisions independently.

Ian Somerhalder Filmography is extensive, but achieved worldwide popularity with the series The Vampire Diaries, in 2009. In the project, he played an engaging and cynical supernatural being, whose appearance enchanted women in every scene.

However, in 2015, he ended up “disappointing” the fans when he married actress Nikki Reed, for whom he always reveals his love on social networks. The actor is also an avid environmentalist and proudly bears the title of UNEP Goodwill Ambassador.

Kylie Jenner’s name appeared in the media after the premiere of the reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians (no Portuguese version), in 2007. For a long time, the socialite was taken by the public as just another member of the Kardashian family and it ended standing in the shadow of her older sister Kim.

However, everything changed when in 2015 Kylie launched a line of lipsticks. The products were so successful that soon the young businesswoman had to expand production. She earned $41 million and made the Forbes billionaires list.

Do you often notice changes in the image of celebrities? How has your perception of the celebrities in our article today changed over time? Tell us in the comments section.