A look at photos from just a year ago reveals a lot of growth for most of us, and the same applies to our favorite stars. In their case, keeping up with appearances comes with the territory., and it’s no secret that showbiz places emphasis on physical looks. Alongside the natural process of aging, some celebrities have gone under the knife in attempts to slow down the hands of time.

Most of these famous folks have graced our screens for the past decade, and we’ve literally watched them morph before our eyes. Here is a list of some of the celebrities who have gone through radical transformations.

MJ Rodriguez

Michaela Antonia Jaé Rodriguez, better known as MJ Rodriguez, ventured into showbiz after attending several performing arts schools in her earlier years. Performing on the staging of Rent gave her a start in the industry. She then went on a hiatus to transition and made a comeback in 2012, working on stage with minor roles in shows like Nurse Jackie and The Carrie Diaries.

Rodriguez gained heightened fame after starring in the Netflix series Pose from 2018 to 2021. She lent her voice to the 2021 TV series Hot White Heist and has an upcoming role in an untitled Alan Yang/ Matt Hubbard project.