The capacity to undergo a complete transformation is one characteristic most celebrities possess.
Nigella Lawson shed her curves, Natalie Portman shaved her head, Angelina Jolie substituted a vial of Billy Bob Thornton’s blood for a string of pearls.
From bold cuts and colours that produce overnight transformations to style evolutions that can take years, these celebrities are masters of the makeover.
Weight-loss is a style-transformer for celebrities and Nigella Lawson shows why. Photos: Getty Images
Angelina Jolie once wore a vial of Billy Bob Thornton’s blood around her neck. Now it’s pearls. Photos: Getty Images
Known for her dramatic weight loss regimes, Oprah has undergone several whole-body makeovers. Photos: Getty Images
Victoria Beckham’s weight, hair and style have drawn attention for more than a decade. Photos: Getty Images
It lacked Beckham’s angles but Paris Hilton’s haircut was short and sweet. Photos: Getty Images
Beyoncé surprised everyone when she chopped off her hair, totally changing her look. Photos: Getty Images
But Pamela Anderson absolutely shocked by trading in her career-long Barbie-like mane for a pixie haircut. Photos: Getty Images
Portia de Rossi wrote herself into history with one of the bravest haircuts in Hollywood. Photos: Getty Images
Unlike most, Anne Hathaway has stuck with her short cut as a more permanent change. Photos: Getty Images
Proving nothing is permanent, Natalie Portman is a master of the dramatic makeover. Photos: Getty Images
Keira Knightley’s is a fan of mixing up her looks. Photos: Getty Images
From blonde bombshell to sultry brunette, Scarlett Johansson lets colour speak for itself. Photos: Getty Images
From child actress to style-goddess, Sarah Jessica Parker shows how style improves with age. Photos: Getty Images
From graduation day to royalty – Queen Rania of Jordan.
Julia Roberts has opted for gradual changes. Photos: Getty Images