13 Ugly Celebrities Who Made It Big

Let’s be clear; nobody has the right to judge somebody else’s physical appearance or looks. However, in Hollywood, looks are significant to directors, producers, and studios. Hollywood has high expectations and harshly judges a celeb’s appearance. By Hollywood’s definition, there are quite a few ugly celebrities in the game. Of course, these supposed ugly celebrities simply don’t meet Hollywood’s traditional standards.

At the same time, some celebs get the label because they were awkward-looking kids, took a bad picture, or had botched surgery. Indeed, these actors, singers, and actresses became world-famous despite being called ugly celebrities.

13 Ugly Celebrities Who Made It Big

1. Kathy Griffin

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Kathy Griffin is a world-famous comedian and actress. She’s had quite the career but got none of it because of her looks. Indeed, Griffin doesn’t meet Hollywood’s superficial expectations. Nonetheless, she’s carved out a great career and doesn’t let phrases like “ugly celebrity” hold her down.

2. Michael Jackson

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Michael Jackson is one of the most controversial celebrities of all time. He’s often called the “King of Pop” and one of the greatest singers. Of course, there’s another side to Jackson as well. He infamously had a series of surgeries that drastically changed his appearance. The media suddenly considered him one of the ugliest celebrities.

3. Miley Cyrus

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Miley Cyrus is one of those celebs that went from goofy kid to gorgeous superstar. Cyrus was an ordinary child who happened to have a famous father. She overcame a lot of bullying because of her physical appearance. Of course, she’s now one of the most stunning celebs in the world and a record-setting singer in her own right.

4. George Clooney

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George Clooney is considered one of the best-looking actors walking the streets of Los Angeles. However, it wasn’t always like that for Clooney. As a child, he was an awkward-looking kid with a bowl haircut and large glasses. It’s a far cry from the charming heartthrob he became.

5. Taylor Swift

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Taylor Swift’s stunning beauty turns heads when she walks down the red carpet. Without a doubt, she’s one of the most beautiful people alive. However, she wasn’t the gorgeous country singer in her younger days. Of course, she was still growing up and finding herself. Eventually, she grew to become one of Hollywood’s brightest stars.

6. Bella Hadid

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The gorgeous Bella Hadid is an enchanting model and renowned celebrity. She’s a member of the famous Hadid family and Gigi Hadid’s sister. Growing up, Bella felt like the “ugly sister“ next to Gigi. She often gets unfairly compared to her sister. Of course, Bella’s widely considered one of the most beautiful models in history.

7. Nicole Kidman

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Nicole Kidman’s breathtaking beauty stops traffic anytime she leaves her house. However, she wasn’t stopping traffic in her younger days. She was a regular kid that hadn’t grown into her looks. She eventually became one of the most beautiful actresses in the world.

8. Britney Spears

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Pop icon Britney Spears went from a sultry schoolgirl singer to shaving off all her hair. For years, Spears struggled with her mental health while the media followed her every move. During that time, her appearance changed drastically several times. The media even considered her an ugly celebrity, but she quickly proved them wrong.

9. Tom Cruise

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Tom Cruise is a household name and an iconic actor. He’s been in relationships with many beautiful celebs, including Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes. Nonetheless, he’s not a typical leading man. In particular, Cruise is known for being relatively short. He’s about 5’7 and is slightly shorter than most leading men like Ryan Reynolds or Ryan Gosling. However, Cruise doesn’t let the height requirements interfere with his life.

10. Amber Heard

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The trial of Amber Heard v. Johnny Depp made headlines from day one. People closely watched the trial and followed every minor detail. Especially Heard’s “ugly faces.” Heard’s a gorgeous celebrity at the top of any list. However, it was an emotional trial that had her in tears daily. Throughout the trial, TikTok users often mocked Heard’s “ugly faces” with a series of videos. It quickly became a trending topic.

11. Steve Buscemi

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Steve Buscemi isn’t the typical looking Hollywood stud. He’s a critically acclaimed actor that can play an insane villain or a goofy sidekick. Despite not being conventionally handsome, Buscemi’s unique look and charisma steal the show each time he’s on screen. He defied Hollywood logic to become a significant actor with roles in The Big Lebowski, The Sopranos, and Boardwalk Empire.

12. Kim Kardashian

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Kim Kardashian is one of the most beautiful women in the world. She’s a fashion icon and trendsetter constantly setting social media on fire. However, for years Keeping Up with the Kardashians fans have heckled Kim for her “ugly cry face.” It probably doesn’t help that she cried a lot during the show’s run. To be fair, few people look attractive while crying.

13. Iggy Pop

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Rock legend Iggy Pop didn’t let anything stand in his way on his road to fame. It didn’t even bother him when fans voted him one of the ugliest celebrities. He’s known for his wild, out-of-control stage persona and unique look. In 2010, a UK poll voted Iggy as having the “worst face.” Of course, he doesn’t care what anyone thinks about him. His skill and talents speak for themselves.