While being famous obviously has its perks, there are downsides to being a star. For instance, you’re always scrutinized by the public and the media. The world watches as you go through breakups and other tough experiences in life, and it’s always waiting for you to say something new, embark on a new romantic venture, and see if it lasts for the long run. That kind of pressure could really get to a person. Many celebrities go through a breakup and come out at the end with an unrecognizable look.
Whether it’s a new haircut or color, a change in weight, or a new fashion sense, reinventing yourself after a relationship ends can feel like a rebirth, and no one knows that better than celebs. Here are the most shocking post-breakup celeb transformations.
1. Khloe Kardashian
Khloe was married to Lamar Odom since 2013, but when she filed for divorce, it was only the start of a drama-filled breakup. First, the Kardashian sisters reversed the decision in 2015 when Lamar Odom overdosed at a brothel in Nevada. Then, she filed for a second time in 2016, and her post-breakup glow-up was seriously jaw-dropping. Khloe lost a significant amount of weight, changed her hair color, and started going to the gym. The gym helped her de-stress and also helped her look amazing.
2. Katy Perry
Katy Perry and Russell Brand only lasted two years before Brand decided to file for divorce. After the tragic news, Perry stepped out with a bright blue hairstyle, which was a much easier alternative to the blond look she had rocked before. According to Perry, she learned that her ex wanted to break up via a text message but still felt responsible for how things ended. Ultimately, she believed things ended due to the nature of fame, as many relationships do.
3. Zayn Malik
In 2015, Malik called off his engagement to Perrie Edwards of Little Mix. He ended it through a text, and the decision came shortly after the announcement that the star was leaving One Direction. Only a week after the breakup, Malik debuted a shorter haircut that was silver, along with a new arm tattoo of a lotus flower. Then, a year later, he removed some tattoos that were dedicated to Edwards.
4. Sarah Hyland
Hyland’s breakup was sad news for the public, but it was life-saving for her. After filing a restraining order against her ex Matthew Prokop, who was both verbally and physically abusive towards her. After the two split, Hyland cut off all her hair into a bob, changing her look completely. She also came out with a more sophisticated fashion style and the sense that she had grown up a lot.
