The 1980s was a great time for pop culture. This is because filmmakers discovered that coming-of-age films sell and sell big and they milked it for what it’s worth. As a result, iconic stars of the 80s often have a hard time shaking off their characters that made them famous, so it’s almost inevitably a shock to see them now, 30-odd years later. So much so, in fact, that we almost always assume that they’ve had plastic surgery, even when they’ve only enjoyed some much-needed weight loss. Still, it’s great to find that others have grown in their careers and net worth, though it’s always sad to hear about the ones that have succumbed to substance abuse or showing signs of depression. See how many of these 80s celebrities you still recognize and how many would surprise you.

Boy George – ‘Karma Chameleon’

English singer Boy George has been consistently owning his very unique style and identity since becoming a breakout artist in the 80s. His looks, on the other hand, has undergone several evolutions through the years so that the older Boy George with his hair loss and beard is virtually unrecognizable from his delicate feminine looks back in the day. He’s also had plastic surgery, which makes for quite a transformation.