It is a grim fact of life that celebrities rely heavily on looks first and foremost while talent comes in at a close second. This is the reason why most bankable stars do not just look good but are often downright beautiful. However, this does not mean that they are spared from the ravages of time and age, though the public tends to forget that little fact.

As a result, it is always a surprise to see stars getting older and not at all looking a bit like they used to. No wonder some desperately resort to cosmetic surgery and other kinds of treatment to keep the effects of time at bay. Sadly, not all procedures are successful, and it’s always sad to see once-beautiful stars looking very different from how we know and remember them. Let’s see how some of our favorites have fared the test of time.

Alisan Porter

At a very young age, Alisan Porter already had a taste of stardom when she landed the titular role in the 1991 film Curly Sue. She continued to act for some time but soon disappeared from the limelight due to a rumored substance abuse problem. However, she successfully made a comeback in 2016 when she joined season 10 of The Voice and won. It was a real surprise for many, indeed, to realize that she was Curly Sue all grown up!