THEY shot to fame in an era before Instagram filters and fat jabs changed the way we look – but these reality stars look unrecognisable now.
Celebs such as , and have candidly spoken about altering their looks – some with regrets – to look worlds apart today.
Charlotte Crosby appeared fresh-faced on the early seasons of Geordie ShoreCredit: Getty
However, she has tweaked her appearance over the years, including spending £20,000 on proceduresCredit: Instagram
Dr Kasim , a leading London-based and Aesthetic Doctor, told Fabulous: “Cosmetic surgery has become mainstream because it’s no longer whispered about – it’s been flaunted more over the last 10 years.
“Some celebrities have normalised extreme transformation, and while some results are elegant and well-executed, others are undeniably damaging.”
He added that part of the reason for a tweakment boom is that surgery is also more accessible than ever, with payment plans and international clinics that may be cheaper.
Indeed, is becoming an increasingly popular place for reality stars and everyday people to head to to get a BBL, facelift or transplant.
Dr Kasim added: “For public figures, their face is their currency, but in the obsession with staying young, many sacrifice the very features that once made them distinctive.
“Cosmetic surgery should be about refinement, balance and preserving individuality – not conformity.”
Take a trip down memory lane to see how these popular reality stars looked before fillers and Botox became commonplace…
Charlotte Crosby
Charlotte Crosby may still be the same fun-loving reality star she was in her former days – but her appearance has certainly changed.
The bruntte beauty was just 21 when she first appeared on Geordie Shore au naturel – apart from a few layers of fake tan.
Now 35 and a mum-of-two, Charlotte has since admitted to having a £4,000 nose job to , and has been partial to Botox and lip fillers.
However, after getting tweakments, she was frequently mocked for the size of her plump pout after getting it blown up with filler.
The star, who’s spent more than £20,000 on facial procedures over the years, admitted that even her late nan hated her lips.
After becoming a mum, Charlotte decided to scale back her mouth and
The result proved a big hit with fans, with one writing: “It’s so good to see the original again!”
Charlotte before altering her appearance in 2011Credit: Alamy
Charlotte has now decided to scale back her treatmentsCredit: instagram
Another posted: “You look SOOOO much better without the lip filler honestly your face is so pretty and even when you’re talking it looks so much more natural and you’ve got so much more movement and expression in your face.”
Not all of Charlotte’s procedures have resulted in regret, though.
She had ‘ – a rare medical condition called symmastia – which boosted her confidence and put an end to cruel troll taunts.
Amy Childs
A fresh-faced Amy Childs shot to fame on Towie in 2010Credit: Alamy
Amy claims she regrets getting surgery and now feels confident in her own skin without needing any more tweakmentsCredit: Getty
Amy Child shot to fame as one of the OG Towie stars – and turned heads with her glamorous look.
After entering the public eye, the reality star admitted she felt the pressure to go under the knife, and got her first boob job at the age of 18, which boosted her from an A-cup to a D-cup.
Further cosmetic tweaks she has spoken about include , veneers, lip fillers and further breast augmentation at the age of 23, taking her to a 30EE.
However, reflecting on her past, Amy, now 35, admitted she regrets altering her looks, and claims she was “addicted” to filler,
Speaking on , Amy said: “I was getting addicted. I was looking in the mirror, thinking I look a lot better.
“[I have] regrets having cosmetic surgery so young.”
She admitted that at one point, in a moment of tough love, her mum and her dad sat her down and said
Now and finally feels confident in her own skin after falling for star Billy Delbosq.
The pair are engaged and share twins, Billy and Amelia.
Marnie Simpson
Marnie Simpson debuted her natural beauty on early episodes of her Geordie Shore timeCredit: Alamy
Marnie has enhanced her appearance over the years, included getting fillerCredit: supplied
Before she got famous, Marnie, 34, used to work in her family’s Italian restaurant and channelled a fresh-faced, natural look.
However, just like her Geordie Shore co-stars, once she was in the limelight, Marnie splashed out on some cosmetic tweaks.
The reality starlet got a nose job, two breast enhancements, as well as filler in her cheeks and lips.
Explaining the at such a young age, she said: “I had body dysmorphia and anxiety, and I genuinely think a lot of it stemmed from being on TV for so long.
“I think having a little bit of a break and a step back has massively helped my mental health.”
“When you’re 20 you don’t really know who you are, so surgery is too risky.
“You change your mind every week at that age.”
Chloe Sims
Chloe Sims has been candid about tweakments she’s had in the pastCredit: Stewart Williams – The Sun
Chloe has claimed she never wants to go under the knife againCredit: Getty
After first starring on our TV screens more than a decade ago, is a true Towie veteran.
But , now 44, looks worlds away from her younger self.
The TV star whilst in LA and revealed a totally new jawline.
However, this is not the only and beauty tweakment the beauty has had performed throughout the years, including Botox , as well as a dental makeover to name a few.
She also had filler, but revealed she
, the reality veteran – who also used to run a beauty salon in Brentwood until 2019 said: “I don’t want to ever go under the knife again. My boobs are a bit of a regret.”
The former bunny, who’s had two boob jobs taking her from a 34DD to an EE cup, said she’d had a moment of panicking before the procedure, fearing she may not ”wake up”.
Chanelle Hayes
Reality star Chanelle Haynes shot to fame on Big Brother in 2007Credit: PA:Press Association
Chanelle in 2018 before her transformationCredit: Rex Features
Chanel looks unrecognisable as she shows off nine stone weight loss after surgeryCredit: Chanelle Hayes/Instagram
Reality star Chanelle Haynes, who shot to fame on , has spoken about the pressure of being in the public eye and the changes she has made.
At the height of her fame in 2009, Chanelle weighed 8.5st, barely eating and taking laxatives to try and achieve a WAG body – skinny with big boobs.
And with her svelte figure and trademark chopped bob, many hailed her as a Victoria Beckham lookalike.
However, Chanelle has been honest about her weight struggles following weight gain.
She says her increased weight ruined her life as she refused to leave the house for a year because she was so ashamed by her size 18 figure.
Following this, in 2021, the star shocked fans by showing off herafter having a .
The 36-year-old admitted she had the after turning down work because she was ashamed of her body.
She then underwent further surgery to
, who quit her job as an NHS nurse in November to pursue her sexy OnlyFans career, now seems more confident than ever after joining the adult subscription platform at the end of last year.
Holly Hagan
Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan had a bold look when she first starred in the showCredit: Alamy
The star now looks unrecognisable about her beauty transformationCredit: Getty
Holly Hagan, 33, has had one of the most of her Geordie Shore co-stars.
When she first appeared on screens, she stood out with her bold personality – but she has now undergone a full body change, two Brazilian Butt Lifts, filler and Botox.
In fact, she has over the years, after ” but has since said she regrets it all.
One of her first surgeries was a boob job at the age of 18 – the same year she joined the reality show.
However, Holly, a qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer, has now scaled back the 32FF implants for a more manageable DD cup.
She said: “The big-boobed trend soon passed, and I found myself desperate to feel more in proportion again. I felt so much bigger than I actually was.”
The reality star also has regrets about her BBLs, saying: “The point is I’m having to live with the saggy deflated bag of jelly I have left for a bum, and there’s no way I’m going through more surgery to attempt to fix it, so I will live with my mistakes.”
Holly now debuts a more natural look, after getting a lot of her filler dissolvedCredit: Instagram
Speaking of her filler regret to Dr Rosh , Holly, who has since had a lot of it dissolved, said: “I have been getting filler for a very long time, probably since I was like, 21.
“And back in the day, it was all about the fake look and having big lips and cheeks and jaw.
“And I think sometimes you can become really, really filler blind, and I definitely think that’s what happened to me.”
Lauren Goodger
Lauren Goodger felt the pressure to tweak her looks after appearing on TowieCredit: Alamy
Now Lauren says she’s sworn off surgery for life and the only thing she’ll ever have done in future is more BotoxCredit: Instagram
Lauren admitted she was planning to remove her breast implantsCredit: Instagram
, now 39, was one of the original stars of and became known for her curvy figure and outspoken personality.
Also admitted to , the star has confirmed having a nose job, a boob job and liposuction.
But fast forward a decade, and thestar regrets ever going under the knife, admitting: “I’ve ruined my looks with surgery – I hate my fake boobs and bum now.”
The reality star exclusively told The Sun: “I feel like my body looks abnormal – I don’t need these massive boobs and massive bum.
“They make me look bigger than I am and I wish I’d never had them done in the first place. When I look at myself naked in the mirror, all I see is lumps and bumps everywhere.
“I’m 100 per cent getting it all . I don’t want anything fake in my body. This look doesn’t suit me anymore and I’m ready to go back to the old Lauren.”
Why boob jobs are more mainstream now than ever before
STEPHAN Hannan, Clinical Services Director at The Harley Medical Group said breast augmentation continues to be one of the most sought-after cosmetic procedures.
He told Fabulous: “In recent years, breast augmentation has become significantly more mainstream.
“This shift is largely driven by increased visibility – with celebrities, influencers and the wider general public sharing their surgical experiences more openly than in the past.
“By discussing procedures publicly and documenting their journeys on social media, much of the stigma that once surrounded cosmetic surgery has been reduced.
“The conversation around breast surgery today is more transparent, empowering patients to explore their options while feeling informed and supported.
“Cosmetic surgery is now part of a broader, more normalised conversation, but responsible care remains fundamental.”
He added that every individual, whether a public figure or private patient, should be assessed holistically to ensure the procedure is both safe and suitable for them.
The medical professional shared: “Our priority is to support patients in making decisions that are medically sound, psychologically healthy, and reflective of their own aspirations – not external influences.”
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