30+ Celebrities Who Spent A Fortune Altering Their Looks

Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers was a talented comedian with a flair for calling out injustices during her shows. Rivers had a blunt, controversial style that involved plenty of self-deprecation and sharpness toward politicians and other celebrities. Joan passed away in 2014, but many still remember her as one of the greatest comedians of her generation. She didn’t shy away from talking about the serious side of life during her performances, but fans always left feeling uplifted. Rivers underwent extensive plastic surgery throughout her life, and she even documented parts of her journey in her book, “Men Are Stupid… And They Like Big Boobs.” The comedian had Botox numerous times, facelifts, eyelid lifts, and more. She must have spent nearly $1 million on cosmetic procedures throughout her career!

Janice Dickinson

Everyone knows Janice Dickinson as America’s first supermodel. She was one of the most successful models in the 70s and 80s, and her fame didn’t slow down as the years passed. Dickinson became a judge on the popular TV series “America’s Next Top Model” from 2003-2006 and made appearances in several other reality shows. Ms. Dickinson never shied away from answering questions about her physical appearance. She’s admitted to receiving multiple surgeries, including breast implants, facelifts, tummy tucks, neck lifts, and liposuction. Considering Janice has been raking in the dough since the 70s, she’s probably spent millions on cosmetic procedures throughout her career!

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was a professional wrestler before he shifted his focus to the film industry. Even after retiring from wrestling, Johnson’s stage name followed him throughout his acting pursuits. Johnson has appeared in several big-box hits, including The Fast and Furious series, Baywatch, and Jumanji. This celebrity has admitted to receiving a male breast reduction after developing gynecomastia, which is a condition in which male patients experience a growth of fatty tissue in their breasts. Aside from that procedure, fans speculate he’s also had a facelift and lip implants.

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt was among the most popular actors during the 90s and early 00s. The star experienced massive fame after starring in the hit movie Fight Club and went on to feature in several successful films, including Troy and Mr. & Mrs. Smith. He received two Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Pitt has never admitted to receiving plastic surgery, but fans noticed a dramatic change in his facial appearance over the years. Many believe he’s had a nose job, eyebrow lift, Botox, and more! He would have paid a pretty penny for these procedures over the years.

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell is an English entrepreneur and television personality. He’s best known for offering harsh criticism to contestants on “Pop Idol” and its American spin-off, “American Idol.” Cowell has been in the spotlight since 2001, and fans have noticed an obvious change in his appearance over the years. When you look at pictures from his younger and later years side-by-side, it’s clear this celebrity underwent some cosmetic surgeries. Cowell has admitted to receiving Botox multiple times over the years, but denies any other procedures. Some believe he’s had a nose job and dermal fillers to create a more youthful appearance as the years went on, but these rumors remain unconfirmed.

Cher

Cher, whose birth name is Cherilyn Sarkisian, exploded into the limelight in 1965 while performing in the Sonny & Cher band. The folk rock couple’s hit number “I Got You Babe” sold over 40 million copies worldwide and sent these two performers hurtling into stardom. Over the years, fans admired Cher’s unique contralto singing voice and her ever-changing sense of fashion. Cher hasn’t shied away from the comments on her appearance throughout the years and openly admitted to spending over $750,000 on cosmetic surgeries over the years. She’s received a nose job, dental surgery, breast enlargement, and a series of facelifts. Cher still looks stunning today at 76 years old!

Iggy Azalea

Everyone knows Iggy Azalea as the modern queen of female rap and pop. The Australian artist rose to stardom in 2014 after featuring in Ariana Grande’s single, “Problem.” She made a name for herself as a hip hop/rap artist and has created several hit songs, including Team, Go Hard or Go Home, and Pretty Girls. Once Iggy became a full-blown star, she decided to get some cosmetic work done on her face and breasts. She underwent a nose job and breast enlargement to create the figure she has today. With a net worth of $15 million, we’re sure Iggy had no trouble financing her cosmetic alterations!

Sir Tom Jones

Sir Tom Jones is a Welsh singer whose career began in the 60s, but continues to this day! He’s sold over 100 million records in his career and had 36 Top 40 hits in the UK and 19 in the US. His hit single “It’s Not Unusual” is the song most people remember when they think of this singing legend, and it continues to be one of his best-performing songs to this day. Tom Jones is one of the few male celebrities who has admitted to having an obsession with plastic surgery and has had extensive work done throughout the years. He’s gotten surgery on his eyes, chin, and nose, and rumors suggest his plastic surgeon cautioned Jones against getting any more procedures done! Considering how long Jones’s career has run, we can only estimate he’s spent over $1 million by now!

Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston rose to fame while playing the role of Rachel Greene on the hit tv series Friends. The series ran from 1994-2004 and is still considered one of the most iconic American sitcoms. Aniston’s performance on the show won her several coveted accolades, including Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild awards. While Jennifer hasn’t admitted to going under the knife, speculation has raged throughout her career. It’s believed she’s received a nose job, facelift, and Botox. If she’s only received those few procedures, it’s still estimated Jennifer Aniston spent upwards of $30,000!

Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham is an English fashion designer and singer. She rose to fame with her role in the all-girl band Spice Girls, where she was nicknamed Posh Spice. Victoria starred in multiple documentaries and has gained a massive celebrity following throughout her career. The star was open about her struggles with plastic surgery and regretted her decision to receive a breast augmentation. Victoria has reportedly stated that she underwent surgery due to insecurity and wishes she hadn’t paid over $10,000 to surgically correct her appearance. Victoria’s “love yourself as is” attitude is a refreshing change from the stars who praise cosmetic surgery!

Pete Burns

Pete Burns was a famous English songwriter, singer, and television personality. He was well-known for his ever-changing and often androgynous appearance. This celebrity spent over $40,000 on cheek implants, lip fillers, nose jobs, and more. His signature style set him apart from other R&B bands during his career and allowed him a special place in the spotlight. Burns passed away in 2016 as a result of sudden cardiac arrest at the age of 57.

Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson is a Canadian-American model and actress. She’s best known for her glamour shots in Playboy Magazine and her role in the hit tv series Baywatch. Pamela reportedly struggled to stay in the spotlight as the years passed and sought out plastic surgery to retain a youthful appearance. She received breast implants and facial tightening procedures that cost more than $12,000! Pamela still has a massive following on her socials, despite the fact that she hasn’t starred in a feature film since 2018.

Amanda Bynes

Amanda Bynes was a well-loved child and teen actress during the 90s, but her transformation into adulthood wasn’t a smooth one. After starring on her Nickelodeon tv series “The Amanda Show” this actress starred in a handful of coming of age films before disappearing from the world of acting. Bynes publically went through mental health and addiction struggles that resulted in a conservatorship for several years. Bynes has admitted receiving cosmetic surgeries over the years, including a breast augmentation and a nose job. It’s estimated she spent close to $20,000 on these alterations.

Holly Madison

Holly Madison is an American television personality and the former girlfriend of Hugh Hefner. Her role in “The Girls Next Door” pushed her into stardom and she starred in her own reality show from 2009 to 2011. Holly has also released two books about her life which detail her experiences at the Playboy Mansion and the insecurities she experienced while comparing herself to the other women. These insecurities drove Holly to seek out plastic surgery to correct the imperfections she felt she had. She had a nose job, BBL, and breast augmentation. Holly credits her continued fame to the appearance she was able to achieve through plastic surgery.

Kaley Cuoco

Kaley Cuoco is an American actress with an impressive list of guest appearances and leading roles. She starred on the hit sitcom “The Big Bang Theory” throughout it’s entire run and guest starred on many popular series, such as “Charmed.” Kaley has been upfront about the work she’s had done over the years, and credits much of her success to sculpting her features into Hollywood’s rigorous beauty standards through plastic surgery. Kaley has had a nose job, breast augmentation, and dermal filers to give her cheeks a more rounded appearance.

Tara Reid

Tara Reid is a popular American actress who starred in memorable comedies like “American Pie.” The young actress underwent multiple surgeries, including a breast augmentation that failed to heal properly. Tara was left with uneven and scarred breasts after the botched procedure, which scared her off from pursuing further cosmetic surgeries. Tara has spoken about the failed procedure many times, and claims she’s never going under the knife again unless it’s absolutely necessary.

The lifestyle of celebrities is very different from the rest of us! Many celebrities feel pressured to seek out cosmetic surgeries and procedures, especially during the early 2000s when Botox was extremely popular. While most celebs still look fabulous after their procedures, some were left with alterations that didn’t suit them. Who do you think had the best or worst outcome from their plastic surgery? Was it worth the fortune they spent? Let us know!