The Most Stunning Transformations Of 2020
It's no secret that the year 2020 was quite a wild ride. From tragedies to pandemics to everything in between, 2020 was anything but a normal year for anyone and everyone. But because of lockdowns across the world, many people were able to focus more on themselves and their own personal growth, meaning that 2020 was also a great year for some seriously stunning transformations.
Sure, 2020 gave the world a lot of hard knocks, but all that extra time had plenty of us a little bored in the house. So when folks weren't baking banana bread or learning how to ferment things, they were chopping off their hair. Yes, from celebrities changing up their hair color to revamping their entire lives, we saw plenty of impressive changes in 2020, and it's actually quite impressive to look back on them. So, if you want the see the most stunning transformations of 2020, read on, because there are a few that will probably blow your mind.
Rebel Wilson got healthy in 2020
One of the most stunning transformations in 2020 came from Rebel Wilson, who truly started to focus on herself; she shed 40 pounds since January of 2020, according to People. While Wilson definitely looked great when she posted photos of her new body after dieting and exercising, she explained that it was about more than just the number on the scale. "You never want it to be about the number, because it really isn't about that," she explained. "It's about: I was doing some unhealthy things to my body and I just wanted to change it and become a healthier person."
Wilson also revealed that she really started to understand the psychology behind her eating habits in 2020. "I think I was emotional eating, and overeating at times, because I wasn't loving myself enough," she said. "And it does come down to that self-worth and self-love."
Truly, Wilson looks incredible in her social media posts, and it's clear that loving herself and getting healthy have paid off, weight loss aside.
Gigi Hadid became a mom in 2020
Because 2020 was such a rollercoaster of a year, it's not really surprising that there was a bit of a baby boom in the midst of everything else. With more people staying home, it was bound to happen, and more than a few celebrities actually got in on the action as well. Gigi Hadid, for instance, became a mom in 2020, and her stunning transformation was quite noteworthy.
Not only did Gigi Hadid open up about her pregnancy in April of 2020, but then, in September of 2020, she revealed that she'd given birth to her and Zayn Malik's first child on Instagram. "Our girl joined us earth-side this weekend and she's already changed our world. So in love," she wrote in the caption, of a snap of her daughter's tiny hand next to Malik's.
Seeing Hadid become a mother truly proved that the model transformed in more ways than one. Not only did Hadid's body change like never before, but her world was completely upended by the birth of her daughter.
Selena Gomez took charge of her life in 2020
Not all child stars are as fortunate to have a successful adult career as Selena Gomez has had. Still, despite all her accomplishments, Gomez has also faced more than her fair share of challenges, all in the public eye. From her lupus diagnosis to her high-profile breakup with Justin Bieber, Gomez has truly gone through it.
But in 2020, Gomez underwent a stunning transformation, inside and out. For one, in an interview with Allure, she revealed that her lupus diagnosis caused some bodily changes. "I was dealing with a lot of medical problems, so I fluctuated in weight a lot," she said. But, Gomez added that in 2020, she was also diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which really helped her come into herself more. "Once I did find out more about who I was, I was proud," she continued. "I also felt comfortable knowing that I wasn't alone, and I was going to get through it." She added that she will be both outspoken and passionate about her diagnosis going forward, too.
2020 was truly a transformative year for Gomez, that's for sure.
Kelly Osbourne looked great in 2020
Even though body positivity is so important, a lot of people feel happier, healthier, and just more confident when they lose a little weight. And that was certainly the case for Kelly Osbourne, who revealed a new, trim figure in 2020 that was quite the transformation.
On an episode of the Hollywood Raw podcast, Osbourne shared that she had gastric sleeve surgery back in 2018, which really helped her drop some weight. But, surgery aside, Osbourne explained that it wasn't a magic fix for weight loss. "All it does is change the shape of your stomach," she said on the podcast (via People). "I got that almost two years ago. I will never ever ever lie about it ever. It is the best thing I have ever done." Good for you, Kelly!
Still, it wasn't until 2020 that Osbourne's weight loss transformation was truly complete. Indeed, Kelly Osbourne is unrecognizable after losing 85 pounds in total.
Adele got jaws to drop in 2020 with her stunning transformation
Though her stellar voice is typically the first thing people associate with Adele, the Grammy-winning artist also underwent quite a weight loss transformation in 2020. Though she's not an avid social media user, Adele stunned her fans with her new, slim figure, and people couldn't stop talking about it.
Adele's first Instagram post in 2020 discussed her celebrating her birthday, but it wasn't the caption that got people talking. It had been almost five months since the singer posted on social media, and fans were quick to notice that she'd clearly shed some pounds. According to a fan who met Adele, the singer has lost around 100 pounds (via People).
While Adele hasn't been too talkative about her transformation, during her October appearance on Saturday Night Live, she did joke about her obvious weight loss. "I know I look really, really different since you last saw me, but actually because of all the COVID restrictions and the travel bans, I had to travel light and only bring half of me, and this is the half that I chose," she joked. But all humor aside, Adele's 2020 transformation is jaw-dropping.
In 2020, Emily Ratajkowski changed her hair and her life
Emily Ratajkowski is one of the most successful models out there, and she's also one of the most stunning. But in 2020, Ratajkowski took on a new role and a new look. During the summer, the natural brunette shocked the world when she dyed her hair a nearly-platinum blonde. The look instantly became iconic, and Ratajkowski looked like a whole new woman. But that wasn't the only way she transformed.
In October, Ratajkowski announced that she was pregnant with her first child! In an article she wrote for Vogue, she shared that her pregnancy had transformed her yet again. "I'm completely and undeniably helpless when it comes to almost everything surrounding my pregnancy: how my body will change, who my child will be," Ratajkowski wrote. "Instead of feeling afraid, I feel a new sense of peace. I'm already learning from this person inside my body. I'm full of wonder."
Ratajkowski changed her life in 2020, and clearly couldn't be happier about it.
Zac Efron turned heads with his dad bod in 2020
Zac Efron has pretty much always been a thirst trap. But when his new Netflix series, Down to Earth, premiered, Efron revealed his new body, and it was a far cry from what fans of the actor were used to seeing. Since Efron first came onto the scene in his High School Musical days, he's pretty much always had a super-toned body. And of course, in Baywatch, Efron's abs were all anyone could talk about. But in 2020, Efron debuted his dad bod, and people were shook (via The Guardian).
However, it shouldn't have been that surprising to witness Efron's transformation. In April of 2020, he explained that being in tip-top shape just wasn't worth it to him anymore. "I don't ever want to be in that good of shape again," Efron told Sean Evans on Hot Ones. "Really. It was so hard."
And it's not as if Efron looked totally out of shape in Down to Earth; rather he just looked healthy, bigger, and honestly better than ever before. Clearly, Efron has found new freedom in not constantly having a six pack, and that's what matters.
Skai Jackson really grew up in 2020
Much like many other child stars, Skai Jackson has been in the entertainment industry for some time; she first made her big debut in the Disney Channel original series, Jessie, back in 2011. At the time, Jackson was an adorable little kid, but by 2020, she'd really grown up. In just a short amount of time, Skai Jackson underwent a stunning transformation, and she showcased it all on television, of course.
In 2020, Jackson appeared on Dancing With the Stars and she actually made it pretty far. But in the end, Jackson was sent home on a double-elimination night (via Cosmopolitan). Still, the actress performed extremely well prior to her eviction from the show.
Although Jackson's dancing skills are pretty impressive, it was her outer transformation that really stood out. Since her time on Jessie, she's turned into a young woman who spends a lot of time fighting for racial justice, according to Entertainment Tonight. Clearly Jackson isn't a kid anymore!
In 2020, Halsey really changed her look
As talented of a musician as she is, Halsey is also known for being bold and daring with her appearance. From her makeup to her outfits, Halsey always rocks the edgiest trends, and in 2020, she debuted a seriously trendy hairstyle. Specifically, the singer changed her hair by literally shaving it off, and it was quite the transformation.
Halsey showed off her newly-shaved head on Instagram in October 2020, and she looked incredible. It takes a lot of guts to get rid of all your hair, but Halsey clearly isn't afraid to try new things. When a fan on Twitter asked her why she decided to take the risk, she was honest. "I was growing it out for so long, and I told myself I wouldn't shave it till I saw what it was like healthy and long," she explained. "Then I saw it healthy and long and said 'mm this is nice but I miss bald,' and then so I did it!"
Though a hair transformation isn't everything, Halsey showed that she's just as gorgeous without hair than she is with, and her confidence with her new buzz cut was almost palpable.
Adrienne Bailon lost weight in 2020
Though she got her big break in the Disney Channel original movie, The Cheetah Girls, Adrienne Bailon has come a long way in her career. Additionally, Adrienne Bailon also underwent a stunning transformation in 2020, as she shed some weight, and she looks and feels more confident than ever before.
In an Instagram post from May 2020, Bailon explained that she'd really been focusing on health, and it had paid off. "During this time more than ever...staying healthy is at the top of my mind!" she wrote in the caption, of a video of her rocking a black bikini and smiling in the mirror. "This is my first post in a bathing suit since losing 20 pounds."
Bailon also explained that she'd discovered that instead of dieting, making a lifestyle change was the key to her success. "Well, I made major changes like choosing to eat plant based...I'm constantly reminding myself that the greatest form of self love is self discipline," she continued. Bailon has always been stunning, but in 2020, she turned up the heat.
Sarah Hyland took a risk with her hair in 2020
Actor Sarah Hyland has been through a lot of changes over the years, from her love life to her physical appearance and even her career. But in 2020, Hyland transformed even more when she took a big risk with her hair, and it majorly paid off.
First of all, it's important to note that Hyland has long struggled with certain aspects of her appearance. Believe it or not, but the actors who play your favorite television characters don't always look exactly like they do on screen as they do in real life.
So for Hyland, who played Haley Dunphy on Modern Family for years, that was especially true when it came to her hair. Hyland struggled with endometriosis and kidney dysplasia (via Today), and that lead to some hair loss. "With medications and stuff, it can make your hair fall out," Hyland told Refinery29. So, when she dyed her hair red in 2020, it was a big step, and a beautiful transformation for Hyland.
In 2020, Harry Styles came into his own
Though Harry Styles got his start in the popular British boy band One Direction, he soon launched a solo career and became an international heartthrob. But while Styles has been in the public eye for years, it wasn't until 2020 that he truly came into his own, and transformed himself from the inside out.
In an interview with Vogue, for which Styles posted in a Gucci dress, the singer explained that he'd spent a lot of 2020 learning. "I've been trying to read and educate myself so that in 20 years I'm still doing the right things and taking the right steps," he confessed.
Additionally, Styles opened up about how he'd become more gender fluid in his clothing choices. "I'll go in shops sometimes, and I just find myself looking at the women's clothes thinking they're amazing," he continued. "There's so much joy to be had in playing with clothes." However it is that Styles chooses to present himself to the world, we are absolutely here for it!
Emma Roberts announced she was expecting in 2020
Because of her famous aunt, Emma Roberts is used to living in the public eye. And while that hasn't make it any easier for the actor to make a name for herself, she's done just that thanks to her talents. Additionally, Emma Roberts underwent a stunning transformation in 2020, in more ways than one.
Not only did Roberts grace the cover of Cosmopolitan, but she was actually the first pregnant cover star the magazine has had (via CNN)! In her interview with the magazine, Roberts explained that in the midst of all the change, she'd found a new kind of peace. "I'm healthy, which is the thing I'm most grateful for," she revealed. "To see my body change inside and out so drastically has been a wild experience. Surprising and beautiful."
2020 was a truly a life-altering year for Roberts, and her pregnancy glow was mere proof of that.
Rob Kardashian made an impressive return to social media
It's not exactly a secret that Rob Kardashian has gone through his fair share of ups and downs. Ever since his family was launched into the spotlight on Keeping Up With The Kardashians, the only brother in the large clan has fluctuated in his weight. But in 2020, Kardashian returned to social media, showing off a stunning transformation.
Though Kardashian doesn't typically post photos of himself on his Instagram page, when he did in 2020, it was clear he'd lost weight. A source told Entertainment Tonight that Kardashian was faring quite well. "Rob continues to work on staying healthy for himself and his daughter, Dream," they revealed.
Additionally, Kardashian has turned into the best dad he can be for his daughter, as well as the best brother and uncle for the rest of his family. "Now that most of the family has young kids growing up together, the family is tighter than ever," the source added.
Elliot Page came out as transgender
The year 2020 was certainly a rollercoaster of a year for just about everyone. Even for celebrities, who certainly had more privilege and access than most Americans, 2020 proved to be somewhat of a challenge. But for Elliot Page, 2020 was the year he announced his gender identity, and a transformation as incredible as his is worth noting.
In an Instagram post in December 2020, the actor, known for his roles in Juno and The Umbrella Academy, shared some big news: "Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot." It was a huge step for Page, and the Instagram post explained all the complicated intricacies that come with coming out as trans. "My joy is real, but it is also fragile," Page wrote. "The truth is, despite feeling profoundly happy right now and knowing how much privilege I carry, I am also scared. I'm scared of the invasiveness, the hate, the 'jokes' and of violence." Hopefully, Page's stunning transformation and his ongoing activism for the LGBTQ+ community can help serve as a call to end the violence and discrimination of trans people across the United States.
In his post, Page noted, "The more I hold myself close and fully embrace who I am, the more I dream, the more my heart grows and the more I thrive."