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'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' (2021) -

This 2021 movie is based on the true story of televangelists Tammy Faye Bakker and Jim Bakker. The actress who plays Tammy Faye is a natural redhead who rarely wears much makeup. Who could she be? 

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Jessica Chastain - It was the beautiful Jessica Chastain who took on this challenging role. She later revealed that the weight of the heavy prosthetics may have done permanent damage to her skin.

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'Guardians of the Galaxy' franchise - Can you guess which actor played Yondu Udonta in the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' movies?

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Michael Rooker - It was Michael Rooker who impressed the critics with his performance and was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Saturn Awards in 2018.

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'Guardians of the Galaxy' franchise -

They really invested in makeup effects for these movies! We had to look twice to recognize this actress. 

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'Avatar' franchise - The same actress also played a central character in both 'Avatar' movies. She was even harder to recognize as Princess Neytiri.

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Zoë Saldaña -

Both characters were played by the marvelous Zoë Saldaña. The beautiful actress is easier to recognize in movies like 'Colombiana' (2011), 'Takers' (2010), and 'Star Trek' (2009).

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'Avatar' franchise -

In both of James Cameron's 'Avatar' movies, the main character is Jake Sully: a paralyzed former Marine who enters Pandora and falls in love with Princess Neytiri.

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Sam Worthington -

Sully is played by Australian actor Sam Worthington. He has also appeared in films like 'Terminator Salvation' (2009), and 'Clash of the Titans' (2010).

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'Avatar: The Way of Water' (2022) -

The spiritual leader of the Metkayinas appears for the first time in 'Avatar: The Way of Water'. The actress is very well known and will always be 'Rose' to us. Can you guess who she is?

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Kate Winslet -

It's Kate Winslet! She will always be remembered for her early role as Rose in 'Titanic' (1997), but it was far from her only success. In 2009, she won the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in 'The Reader' (2008). 

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Kiri, the 14-year-old adoptive daughter of Neytiri and Jake Sully is actually played by a Hollywood veteran who is more than five times that age. The actress is also no stranger to science fiction movies. 

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Sigourney Weaver -

It was three-time Oscar nominee Sigourney Weaver! She's best known for starring in the 'Alien' film series, but also played the role of Dr. Grace Augustine in the first 'Avatar' movie in 2009. 

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'Nanny McPhee' (2005) -

For her role as the titular character, the actress was given a large distorted nose, bad skin, and a buck tooth. A tad alarming, actually.

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'Matilda the Musical' (2022) -

The same actress donned even heavier prosthetics for the 2022 musical remake of the children's classic 'Matilda.' In stark contrast to the kindly Nanny McPhee, here she plays the cruel Ms. Trunchbull. 

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Emma Thompson -

It's British actress Emma Thompson. She has played everything from the beautiful love interest to the terrifying villain during her illustrious career. 

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'X-Men: Apocalypse' (2016) - This handsome actor was unrecognizable in 'X-Men: Apocalypse' (2016). He looked positively monstrous as the supervillain Apocalypse.

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Oscar Isaac - Can you believe it's Oscar Isaac under there? The dashing movie star has taken over Hollywood in recent years. In 2021 he starred in the film 'Scenes from a Marriage' opposite Jessica Chastain, and in 2022 played the titular character in the Marvel miniseries 'Moon Knight.'

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'Alice in Wonderland' (2010) - The Red Queen in 'Alice in Wonderland' (2010) and 'Alice Through the Looking Glass' (2016) was a notable role for this British star. Pay attention, as this actress is a master of disguise.

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'Big Fish' (2003) -

She also starred in this Tim Burton movie which was nominated for the BAFTA for Best Makeup and Hair, and it's no wonder. Do you already know who this witch is? 

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Helena Bonham Carter - Almost unrecognizable in either role, the actress is Helena Bonham Carter. She is well known for her darker roles, but in 2015 she surprised viewers when she played the sweet Fairy Godmother in 'Cinderella.'

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'Beetlejuice' (1988) -

This actor played the protagonist in 'Beetlejuice,' a 'bio-exorcist' hired to help scare annoying humans out of a ghost's home. The movie won an Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.

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Michael Keaton - A unique actor for sure. Different generations have vastly different ideas of who Michael Keaton is. For some, he's a comedic actor whose straight face could make you burst into laughter. For others, he's the iconic Batman—perhaps even their favorite Batman. And still, for others, he's a dramatic actor who has mastered serious psychological performances.

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'Monster' (2003) - This biographical crime drama directed by Patty Jenkins received numerous nominations and awards, including the Academy Award for Best Actress. This star was transformed into serial killer Aileen Wuornos with some incredibly realistic makeup.

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Charlize Theron - It was Charlize Theron, an actress who is used to making dramatic changes for a role. She gained 30 lbs (14 kg) in three months to play Aileen Wuornos, and shaved her head for the movie 'Mad Max: Fury Road' in 2015.

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'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' (2018) -

This star was transformed into a sinister villain for his role as Gellert Grindelwald.

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'Edward Scissorhands' (1990) - In 1990, the same actor had one of his first major special effects roles when he played Edward Scissorhands.

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'Black Mass' (2015) - Finally, this chameleon actor also played an Irish mobster who makes a deal with the police to take out a common enemy: the Italian mafia.

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Johnny Depp - It was, of course, Johnny Depp who played all three of these vastly different characters. He also underwent physical transformations for the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series, 'Alice in Wonderland' (2010), 'Dark Shadows' (2012), and 'The Lone Ranger' (2013).

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'X-Men' (2000) -

Before Jennifer Lawrence, another star played Mystique in the first of the X-Men superhero films. The actress wore 110 individual silicone prosthetics on her body for the role. 

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Rebecca Romijn - It was Rebecca Romijn! The ex-model played Mystique in three movies: 'X-Men' (2000), 'X2' (2003), and 'X-Men: The Last Stand' (2006).

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'The Mummy' (2017) -

Can you guess the actress who played Princess Ahmanet in this 2017 movie? She kills her entire family, is entombed in the desert, and comes back to life as a terrifying monster.

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'Star Trek Beyond' (2016) - The same actress played Jaylah, an alien survivor of an attack by Krall, in 'Star Trek Beyond'.

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Sofia Boutella - It was Algerian actress Sofia Boutella. You might recognize her in her natural state in movies like 'Atomic Blonde' (2017) and 'Kingsman: The Secret Service' (2015).

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'Dallas Buyers Club' (2013) -

This actor's performance as a trans woman living with AIDS in 'Dallas Buyers Club' won him the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.

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'House of Gucci' (2021) -

He looked dramatically different again playing Paolo Gucci in the 2021 movie 'House of Gucci' opposite Lady Gaga and Adam Driver. 

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Jared Leto - Jared Leto was truly unrecognizable in both roles! The actor-singer is known for his versatility and eccentricity.

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'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' (2017) - Do you know which actress played Ayesha in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'?

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Elizabeth Debicki - It's Elizabeth Debicki! She previously appeared in 'The Great Gatsby' (2013), and more recently, played Princess Diana in the fifth season of 'The Crown.'

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'The Nutty Professor' (1996) -

Do you remember this actor-comedian in the role of Sherman Klump? 

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'Coming 2 America' (2021) -

He has a long history of hogging movie credits! He is known for his 1988 classic, ‘Coming to America.' In the 2021 sequel, he played four different characters. 

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Eddie Murphy -

Eddie Murphy has been making people laugh since the early 1980s, from 'Beverly Hills Cop,' to 'Trading Places.' Some 40 years on, Murphy is still cracking jokes and working his magic on audiences around the world.

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The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) -

This famous actress plays Madame D., the wealthy dowager and secret owner of the hotel in Wes Anderson's comedy-drama. To age her, makeup artist Mark Coulier applied soft silicone rubber prosthetics encapsulated in dissolvable plastic molding on her face. The film received four Oscars, among them Best Makeup and Hairstyling.

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Tilda Swinton -

It was Tilda Swinton under all that silicone! The Scottish actress is known for her amazing dramatic talent and her incredible androgynous style.

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'Shadow of the Vampire' (2000) -

This film follows director F. W. Murnau as he makes his silent horror classic, 'Nosferatu.' But who plays the terrifying Count Orlok? 

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Willem Dafoe - It was Willem Dafoe who donned the white face paint and black robe! The enigmatic actor has a talent for playing characters that are bizarre or creepy, like the villainous Green Goblin in the 'Spider-Man' movies.

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'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' (2000 film) -

In this Ron Howard-directed movie, a green-furred creature called the Grinch despises Christmas and wants to ruin it for everyone else. It won the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling, and it certainly deserved it!

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Jim Carrey - This iconic character was played by the legendary Jim Carrey. It wasn't the first time Carrey turned green for a role, having starred in 'The Mask' in 1995.

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'Batman' (1989) - The actor who plays the Penguin in this Tim Burton-directed Batman movie spent four and half hours in makeup before every shoot. The film earned two Academy Award nominations for Best Visual Effects and Best Makeup. Who could it be?

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Danny DeVito -

The hilarious Danny DeVito was behind all that makeup! Despite being one of the most lovable guys in Hollywood, he has a talent for playing nasty characters like Harry Wormwood in 'Matilda' (1996) and Frank in 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.'

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'The Batman' (2022) -

Danny DeVito isn't the only actor to make a dramatic transformation to play the Penguin. Can you guess who played him in this 2022 film directed by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson as Batman? 

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Colin Farrell -

Irish actor Colin Farrell truly became another person for this role! It was by far the biggest physical transformation of his career and showed him just how hard it is to act when your face is covered in thick layers of rubber and silicone. 

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'Mrs. Doubtfire' (1993) -

A recently divorced voice actor dresses up as a female housekeeper to be able to stay close to his children after his marriage falls apart, in yet another movie that won the Academy Award for Best Makeup. We all know this one, right? 

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Robin Williams -

The late great Robin Williams will forever be Mrs. Doubtfire in our hearts! 

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'Little Big Man' (1970) -

This movie is all about 121-year-old Jack Crabb, the oldest man in the world, and the sole white survivor of the Battle of Little Bighorn. The makeup for the ancient Crabb was created by Richard Smith from foam latex and included revolutionary false eyelids that could blink along with the actor's. 

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Dustin Hoffman -

Underneath all that latex was a young Dustin Hoffman! He was nominated for the Oscar for Best Actor for his performance. 

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'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' (2005) -

The fourth installment of the Harry Potter film series saw the malevolent and all-powerful wizard, Lord Voldemort, brought to life by this outstanding actor rather than computer-generated imagery. 

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Ralph Fiennes -

Ralph Fiennes has played some seriously chilling villains in his career, but Lord Voldemort is the most famous. He also played SS officer Amon Göth in 'Schindler's List' (1993), as well as the deeply unsettling Chef Slowik in the 2022 movie 'The Menu.' 

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'Hairspray' (2007) -

In John Waters' musical romantic comedy, this famous actor is amazingly transformed into the rotund Edna Turnblad. Costume designer Rita Ryack wanted to put Edna into several revealing outfits, so the actor ended up being encapsulated in silicon prosthetics. If you don't already know, then you'll never guess who it is! 

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John Travolta -

Can you believe it's John Travolta? The 'Grease' (1978) star is no stranger to hamming it up for the camera. 

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'It' (2017) - Based on Stephen King's 1986 novel of the same name, 'It' sees Pennywise the evil clown torment a group of school kids in a small town. Who could possibly be behind all that terrifying makeup?

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Bill Skarsgård -

It's surprising to learn that someone as handsome as Bill Skarsgård can also look that horrifying! The actor is frequently cast in horror movies and series. He also starred in the TV shows 'Hemlock Grove' and 'Castle Rock.'

See also: The creepiest actors of all time

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