Shocking Celebrity Makeovers That Prove Not Every Glow-Up Is a Win

Published on 08/20/2025
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Mickey Rourke – Born in 1952

Mickey Rourke, during his prime, defined the category of Hollywood heartthrobs. His brooding intensity, smoldering look, and effortless cool were evident in “9 1/2 Weeks” and “Diner.” However, his decision to forsake acting for professional boxing in the 1990s had a negative impact on his appearance. Multiple face injuries forced him to have reconstructive surgery, significantly altering his once-chiseled features. He has freely stated that several of the treatments were bungled, but his courageous attitude toward life remains unwavering. In 2008, he staged a dramatic career return with “The Wrestler,” which won him an Oscar nomination. He’s still acting and dominating the screen.

Mickey Rourke – Born In 1952

Mickey Rourke – Born In 1952

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Alexis Stone – Born in 1993

Alexis Stone, born Elliot Joseph Rentz, is a well-known British drag performer and makeup artist known for his transformational skills. He is a true master of illusions! Alexis rose to notoriety for his apparent ability to transform into any celebrity using makeup and prosthetics, and he has garnered audiences all over the world by becoming a hyper-realistic celebrity doppelgänger! Stone made waves in October 2024 when she disguised herself as actor Jack Nicholson to attend Balenciaga’s Paris Fashion Week show. The change was so impressive that many people assumed the reclusive actor had made a rare public appearance. It only goes to show that, for Alexis, changing is more than a skill; it’s a superpower that is continually developed and reinvented.

Alexis Stone – Born In 1993

Alexis Stone – Born In 1993

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