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7 Hollywood stars who were unrecognisable in famous roles – how many can you name?

7 Hollywood stars who were unrecognisable in famous roles – how many can you name?

Published by Daniella Wilson

Hollywood stars are often willing to go that extra mile when it comes to roles, undergoing hours in makeup and prosthetic chairs or completely changing their bodies to perfectly emulate a character. Whether it’s altering their weight or going completely green, sometimes when we see the finished project on our screens, it’s impossible to recognise our favourite actors. From the likes of Charlize Theron and Zoe Saldana to Gary Oldman, see the stars who were entirely unrecognisable as they took on major roles… © Getty Images / Alamy It’s not easy turning green! Zoe Saldana – Guardians of the Galaxy Zoe has been unrecognisable in many of her roles, using a motion-capture suit to help bring Neytiri to life in the Avatar franchise, but when it comes to the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, the Hollywood icon gets into the prosthetic chair. With the help of two makeup artists, it takes Zoe over three hours to transform into Gamora. It’s not just her skin that is transformed, but Zoe’s cheeks and forehead are also resculpted …

Princess Diana looks unrecognisable in rare 1970s photos from her school days

Princess Diana looks unrecognisable in rare 1970s photos from her school days

Published by Daniella Wilson

Rare photographs of Princess Diana from her school days in the 1970s have been unearthed for an upcoming auction.  Four colour photographs from Diana’s childhood friend Katherine Hanbury depict her at West Heath Girls’ School in Kent between 1973 and 1977. The school later closed in 1997.  The former Princess of Wales can be seen in her school dormitory, hanging out with friends – including Tilda Swindon and film director Joanna Hogg – and smiling in front of the school’s sports fields.  The items, which also include personal letters and cards, will go on sale at Gorringe’s in East Sussex on 7 July, with an estimated take of between £4,000 and £6,000 for the whole collection.  Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Prince Harry ‘didn’t want’ to be a royal after Diana’s death Albert Radford, books and manuscript specialist at Gorringe’s, said: “This intimate archive offers a rare glimpse of Diana, Princess of Wales, before duty and fame had the final say.   “Diana comes across as deeply unassuming and domestically minded; someone whose real ambition …

Athina Onassis looks unrecognisable in new photos as she re-emerges for rare appearance at fashion show

Athina Onassis looks unrecognisable in new photos as she re-emerges for rare appearance at fashion show

Published by Daniella Wilson

Athina Onassis made a reappearance at Stéphane Rolland’s show during Barcelona Bridal Week.  The wealthy heiress and only granddaughter of Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis attended the show to support her friend, the French designer, on his debut in Spain.  The renowned equestrian wore a red trouser suit with an asymmetrical cut that left one shoulder bare, paired with black ballet flats.  A life away from the spotlight  Athina Onassis left behind her discreet life away from the spotlight for a few hours and posed for the cameras again in Spain for the fashion show of one of her favourite designers.  The heiress to one of Europe’s great dynasties rarely makes public appearances, so her presence immediately drew all eyes when she arrived on the red carpet accompanied by Pierre Martinez, vice president of Stéphane Rolland.  © de la Calle/GTRES/ShutterstockAthina Onassis looked striking as she emerged at Barcelona Fashion Week With the passage of time – she turned 41 in January – the resemblance to her mother, the late Christina Onassis, who died at 37, …

Pedro Pascal looks unrecognisable on set of new movie in Mexico

Pedro Pascal looks unrecognisable on set of new movie in Mexico

Published by Daniella Wilson

Pedro Pascal had fans doing a serious double take this week as he stepped out on set in Mexico City looking almost completely unrecognisable. The 51-year-old actor was spotted filming scenes for his upcoming romantic drama De Noche, directed by Todd Haynes, and his transformation into a 1930s character was nothing short of striking. Dressed in a vintage-inspired suit, complete with a fedora hat and worn-in leather satchel, Pedro fully embodied the role of a hard-boiled detective. © Getty ImagesPedro Pascal on the set of “De Noche” at Centro Historico in Mexico City Set against a backdrop of classic cars and cobbled streets, the actor appeared deep in character as he shot scenes in the bustling city, bringing an old Hollywood noir aesthetic to life.  His rugged look, paired with a more understated grooming style, marked a noticeable departure from the polished red carpet appearances fans are used to seeing. © Getty ImagesPedro on set with some of his co-stars In De Noche, Pedro stars opposite Danny Ramirez in what is shaping up to be …

’90s child actor who disappeared from Hollywood looks unrecognisable 30 years on

’90s child actor who disappeared from Hollywood looks unrecognisable 30 years on

Published by Sam Flores

Famous ’90s child actor Mara Wilson is all grown up in new footage decades after stepping away from Hollywood. Mara just six years old when she made her big screen debut alongside renowned comedian Robin Williams in the iconic 1993 film, Mrs Doubtfire. From there, she went on to act opposite Richard Attenborough in Miracle on 34th Street and landed arguably her most memorable role as the titular Matilda in the 1996 adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved book of the same name. 30 years on from playing the clever Roald Dahl protagonist with telekinetic abilities, the now 38-year-old star reminisced on a milestone moment from her star-studded childhood. Mara put her own twist on a popular trend going around amongst celebrities at the moment, where stars have been sharing old photos of themselves from the ’90s in a montage set to The Goo Goo Dolls’ Iris. The ’90s star is all grown up Mara Wilson in 2026 (Instagram/ @marawilson) “Guys, you already know,” Mara said as the clip cut to a new video of her …

Matthew Kelly looks completely unrecognisable – 22 years after disappearing from spotlight

Matthew Kelly looks completely unrecognisable – 22 years after disappearing from spotlight

Published by Daniella Wilson

Beloved presenter Matthew Kelly has made a welcome return to the limelight this week, delighting fans with his joyful appearance on an ITV News segment. The 75-year-old entertainer, best known for presenting family entertainment shows Game for a Laugh, You Bet!, and Stars in Their Eyes, seemingly vanished from the spotlight after stepping down as host of Stars in Their Eyes in 2004 following an 11-year run. © ITVMatthew Kelly appeared on ITV News this week, making a welcome return to the limelight Quizzed during the segment about why he stopped gracing our TV screens, Matthew made merry of the fact that he stopped booking jobs due to being aged out of the industry. “I didn’t really have any choice, I got old! I’m not Ant and Dec, I know I look fabulous,” he joked, gesturing at his new beard. “There came a time when they went, thank you very much, Matthew, next I just went back to what I know, which is the theatre. I do dramas, but I’d never go back to the …

Family Ties star, Tina Yothers, 52, looks completely unrecognisable now

Family Ties star, Tina Yothers, 52, looks completely unrecognisable now

Published by Daniella Wilson

Tina Yothers was once one of the most recognizable faces on television. As Jennifer Keaton on the beloved 1980s sitcom Family Ties, she grew up in front of millions of viewers, starring alongside Michael J. Fox, Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross.  Cast at just nine years old, Tina quickly became a tween icon, playing the sharp-witted younger sister in the Reagan-era family comedy that ran from 1982 to 1989. © Getty Images for The Michael J.Tina with Michael J. Fox at A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Cure Parkinson’s Now 52, the former child star has largely stepped away from the spotlight – and recent photos shared by Daily Mail show her embracing a very different pace of life. In the images, Tina is seen doing yard work outside her home, dressed casually and focused on the task at hand – a far cry from Hollywood red carpets and studio sets. In addition to her acting role, Tina also enjoyed a brief singing moment on the hit show and capitalised on her popularity …

The Holiday child star looks unrecognisable 20 years on from classic film

The Holiday child star looks unrecognisable 20 years on from classic film

Published by Daniella Wilson

It’s hard to believe it, but 2026 will mark 20 years since The Holiday premiered in December 2006 and cemented itself as a festive classic forevermore. The film took audiences along on Cameron Diaz’s dreamy Christmas in the Cotswolds and gave one of Jude Law’s most memorable to date – we are of course talking about Mr. Napkin Head.  The Holiday is stacked with starry names who are still all over Hollywood, from Kate Winslet to Jack Black. But in the two decades since it came out, there’s one star that looks completely unrecognisable. Remember Jude Law’s character Graham was a widowed father to two little girls? Well, his eldest on-screen daughter is all grown up now and looks worlds apart from the movie.  © Miffy Englefield/ IMDbMiffy Englefield from The Holiday now Miffy Englefield was just six years old when she played young Sophie in The Holiday. Now, she’s 26 and has a daughter of her own. Since starring as Jude Law’s daughter, Miffy has stayed relatively out of the spotlight and changed up her …