In the glittering world of Hollywood, where appearance often seems like everything, the stories of Kylie Jenner, Jessica Simpson, and Megan Fox stand out. These three celebrities have navigated the intense scrutiny of their looks, especially on their personal choices about plastic surgery. Along the way, they have shared their journeys toward self-acceptance.

1. Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner, a prominent figure in the beauty and fashion industry, became a focal point in social media in April 2015, after the start of the #KylieJennerChallenge. This trend had teens placing glasses over their mouths and sucking in air to mimic Jenner’s plump lips. The challenge led to huge internet discussions about her appearance.

Jenner opened up about how it felt to experience this much attention at such a young age. She confessed, “I used to have a lot of anxiety. I never went out. If I tried to go to the movies or something, I would stop breathing in the middle and just cry. I’m surprised there aren’t videos of me out there. I felt super trapped like everybody was watching me. I felt like everyone was hating on me.”

However, with the help of her mother, Kris Jenner, the reality TV star found it easier to navigate her anxieties and pressures of fame. “I learned to slow down everything, focus on things that I love, and say no to things I didn’t want to do,” she revealed.

The transformation in Jenner’s appearance, particularly her lips, has been a big topic on the internet. The mother of two decided to address the rumors surrounding the changes in her appearance. She explained, “I think it started because I just wanted big, fat, juicy lips, and I just wanted that illusion that I had fuller lips. But no one taught me. When I started doing that, I wasn’t really working with makeup artists and stuff.”

She admitted to getting lip fillers but emphasized that she found it unfair that people expected her 27-year-old self to look the same as when she was in her teens. She expressed:

“I did end up getting lip fillers, but it’s also the same with me. I’ll see before and after photos when I’m 12 years old versus 26 and my eyebrows are filled differently. I have contour on. I’m like, ‘How can you compare my 12-year-old face and say I’ve gotten my jaw shaved and eyelids removed?’ I’m like, ‘What are we talking about?’”

Being a mother changed her perspective on beauty standards, especially since welcoming her daughter. Jenner now wants to embrace her natural beauty more and hopes that teaching her daughter about her mistakes will help her see the importance of self-acceptance.

However, had Kylie Jenner never decided to get filler in her lips, the AI-generated photo above gives a glimpse of what she would have looked like without any domestic surgery

2. Megan Fox

Megan Fox is another celebrity whose appearance has been scrutinized. The actress recently appeared on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, where she candidly discussed the cosmetic procedures she has undergone and those she hasn’t.

Fox began by noting that despite women’s openness about their plastic surgeries, they still face online bullying. She pointed out that individuals like Kylie Jenner have been transparent about their procedures, yet they continue to receive negative attention online.

However, Fox was prepared to disclose the procedures she had undergone, especially since she had been accused of undergoing surgeries she hadn’t even considered. She emphasized her deep fear of surgery and general anesthesia, which has stopped her from exploring many cosmetic options.

Fox stated that she has never had a facelift or fat removal from her face. Given her petite frame, she explained that liposuction or body contouring is not an option for her. Nonetheless, the procedures she has undergone are fewer than many might assume.

Fox revealed that she had breast implants in her early 20s and underwent another surgery after breastfeeding her children. This was a big step for her because of her deep fear of going under the knife. Therefore, the actress said she told the doctor to give her the biggest breasts that her body can carry because she was not going to do another surgery.

The “Transformers” star also disclosed that she had rhinoplasty in her early 20s. Although some speculate she has had multiple nose jobs. The reason people might assume she has gotten multiple surgeries is because she is good at contouring it and making it look really small. From there Fox has gotten lip filler and Botox.

In the event that Megan Fox did not experiment with cosmetic surgery, this AI-generated photo gives insight into what the actress might have looked like.

3. Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson is a renowned singer and fashion entrepreneur who has also been candid about her experiences with cosmetic procedures and her journey towards natural beauty and self-acceptance.

Simpson admitted that she experimented with lip fillers and shared her feelings about the experience, stating, “I had that Restylane stuff. But it fades—it went away in like four months. My lips are back to what they were. Thank God! It looked fake to me. I didn’t like that.”

As she entered her 40s, Simpson looked for alternatives to more invasive procedures like Botox, because she still wanted to maintain her natural facial expressions “I got really into red light therapy. I went down a rabbit hole on this amazing facialist and I was like, ‘Okay, I need something to tighten my skin, I just turned 40. I don’t want to get Botox, I like my expressions. That’s what makes me who I am,’” she explained.

For the singer, red light therapy was much better than dealing with the after-effects of Botox. Despite how much longer it might take to see the results she still loved that it kept her natural beauty intact.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Simpson, along with many others, started incorporating face masks as part of her self-care routine. It was even more fun because she got to share the experience with her daughter. “My oldest daughter and I do face masks together at night before bed,” she said. Then highlighted the difference in their skincare needs indicating that her daughter focused more on hydration while she dealt with firming her skin.

Jessica Simpson encourages people to be open and honest about their imperfections, whether physical or emotional. “Whatever it is, say it out loud, and when you end up on the other side of fear, it’ll be so worth it,” she expressed. Her approach to beauty and self-care blends natural methods with confidence and self-love.

Although Jessica Simpson prides herself in preserving her natural beauty, AI has once again generated a photo of how she would have aged without any procedures.