Before cosmetic enhancements became a Hollywood norm, fame was defined by natural looks and unmistakable individuality. Stars like Demi Moore, Donatella Versace, and Sylvester Stallone once represented that era when their faces told authentic stories of youth, talent, and ambition.
In early photos, Moore’s effortless beauty helped define the 1980s' screen siren, Versace’s sharp style and elegance made her a fashion powerhouse, and Stallone’s rugged charm became synonymous with the underdog spirit of Rocky. But as the pressures of fame intensified, the rise of plastic surgery began to reshape not just appearances, but public expectations.
These before images reveal how Hollywood’s relationship with beauty has evolved from natural allure to the pursuit of perfection and invite us to reflect on what might have been lost along the way: the power of a genuine, unaltered face.
1
Demi Moore
While she has denied major surgery, cosmetic analyses suggest she began significant facial interventions decades ago, with signs of cheek filler and mid-face work appearing in the early 2000s.
2
Cher
The singer-actress admitted as early as 1984 that she’d undergone one procedure, and by 1985 had opted for rhinoplasty and breast work after seeing herself on the big screen.
3
Sylvester Stallone
While best-known for his aging action-star look, discussions point to multiple procedures, facial and body, over many years, especially after his 50s, though no single “starting point” is widely confirmed.
4
Jane Fonda
She openly said she had facelifts (one in her 40s) and eyelid/neck work, but declared around 2020 that she was done having cosmetic surgery.
5
Mickey Rourke
Beginning in the early 1990s, after his boxing career caused severe facial trauma, he underwent multiple reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries.
6
Melanie Griffith
Widely reported to have had work beginning in the late 1980s/early 1990s.
7
Donatella Versace
The fashion designer began visible cosmetic changes in the 1990s (post-1997 after her brother Gianni’s death), though she hasn’t given a precise “start” date.
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Priscilla Presley
Reports suggest she began having cosmetic surgery in the late 1980s/early 1990s, including facial rejuvenation and liposuction.
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Lisa Rinna
The actress has been open about using fillers and Botox from the late 1990s/early 2000s.
10
Meg Ryan
Although she’s long denied major surgery, after 2010 many observers pointed to signs of work (e.g., lips/face).
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Calista Flockhart
The “Ally McBeal” star has kept her cosmetic-intervention history quite private; some reports suggest she began subtle work in the 2000s.
12
Don Johnson
The actor, known for his 1980s fame, reportedly underwent cosmetic work starting in the early-2000s (facelift/lower face) though he doesn’t regularly speak about it.
13
Goldie Hawn
While she has maintained a youthful appearance, she has never disclosed a precise “first” surgery; cosmetic analysts suggest early interventions in the 1990s.
14
Jane Seymour
Some speculate she began with plastic surgery in mid-2000s.
15
Kathy Hilton
As a socialite known for her looks, reports hint she started cosmetic augmentations (face/neck) in the 1990s.
16
Joan Collins
The only injectable she admitted to trying once was Botox in 2012.
17
Heather Locklear
Known for her 1980s/90s TV fame, she reportedly first had cosmetic enhancements (fillers/Botox) in the late 1990s or early 2000s.
18
Lara Flynn Boyle
The actress’s evolving look has prompted speculation of filler and facial work beginning in the early 2000s.
19
Victoria Principal
The actress turned skincare entrepreneur has spoken of cosmetic procedures, some sources suggest mid-1990s.
20
Courteney C0x
The “Friends” star has admitted to Botox starting around 2006, but says she “quit” having it.