No matter what their Instagram accounts and glitzy designer dresses say— not all celebrities are born looking camera ready.

Many famous faces struggle through the tough road to success. The road that often comes with tear-breaking gym sessions, a crude series of rejections and a never-ending stream of criticism — until they meet their lady luck.

Here is a quick rundown on 5 such famous beauties who transformed their lives and rose to fame with minor (yet shockingly impactful) changes in their looks.