These celebrities have accustomed you to their made-up faces. You will be surprised by their transformation without makeup.

Published on 01/17/2025

Manon Marsault – Ile des vérités

Manon Marsault looks incredible in front of the cameras, but it’s legitimate to wonder if she can have the same impact showing up without makeup. Julien Tanti, her partner and father of her two children, gave his answer in a photo on his Instagram account. The photo shows a selfie taken by Julien while on vacation in Dubai with Manon and their children. In it, Manon appears wearing a beige top, loose hair and a natural face. The result is far more impressive than we could have imagined, proving that Manon is just as beautiful au naturel.

Manon Marsault – Ile Des Vérités

Manon Marsault – Ile Des Vérités

Vanessa Paradis – Joe le cab

Vanessa Paradis is no different from the pretty young woman who can be seen performing the songs “Tandem” and “Joe le cab” without make-up. The photographs the press were able to take of her in Los Angeles in 2018 as she went out to buy coffee illustrate this. According to Vanessa, being photogenic can’t be seen as a quality in a person. According to her, it depends mainly on luck. Unfortunately, she was once again captured without make-up exiting Los Angeles airport in August 2021.

Vanessa Paradis – Joe Le Taxi

Vanessa Paradis – Joe Le Taxi

Ingrid Chauvin – Demain nous appartient

“Demain nous appartient” and “Femmes de loi” actress Ingrid Chauvin stunned her fans by posting a photo on Instagram in 2020. The image shows her in a gorgeous leopard-print bikini and a face devoid of make-up to alter her usual appearance. In this photo, Ingrid looks blooming and healthy. Her body is submerged in the water, her head resting on the edge of the pool. Like the title of the series that made her famous, Ingrid Chauvin shows in this photo that she has her whole life in view.

Ingrid Chauvin – Demain Nous Appartient

Ingrid Chauvin – Demain Nous Appartient

Sophie Marceau – La Boum

Thanks to the film “La Boum”, Sophie Marceau became a film celebrity while still in her teens. Over the years, she has had several romantic relationships, including one with director Andrzej Zulawski at the age of 17. Sophie has gained enough experience to develop both as a woman and as an actress. She’s not afraid of revealing herself as she really is, without any filters or make-up. Several times, she has posted an image of herself without makeup on her Instagram account.

Sophie Marceau – La Boum

Sophie Marceau – La Boum

Lady Gaga – Bad Romance

Lady Gaga has a way of showing off her face with make-up, but she also tends to ditch the mask sometimes. This is a photo she posted on her official account on the Instagram platform on September 30, 2021, sharing with her fans. It shows Lady Gaga with pink, full lips, brown hair and youthful, glowing skin. As she poses, she has one hand placed over her eyes so as not to be blinded by the sun, and there’s no denying that the natural style suits her perfectly.

Lady Gaga – Bad Romance

Lady Gaga – Bad Romance

Tina Kunakey – Belinda

Tina Kunakey hasn’t spoken out much in the media since her birth. Nevertheless, she remains extremely active on social media platforms, particularly on her Instagram account. In particular, Tina has shared several bewitching photos of her vacation in Biarritz with Vincent Cassel. Tina even posted several photos of herself without any filters or make-up for the occasion, which delighted her followers on Instagram. From the beach to the hotel room to the poolside, all these photos show just how incredibly gorgeous she is.

Tina Kunakey – Belinda

Tina Kunakey – Belinda

Lison Daniel – Et tu seras seul

Lison Daniel was born to a therapist mother and an architect father. She studied law before devoting herself to theater, training for nearly a year at the Cours Florent. In 2018, Lison is named a columnist for a show called “Il était une fois”. In 2021, she gets her first role in a series called “Jeune et Golri” broadcast on the OCS channel, while simultaneously preparing her own stand-up show and series. Lison is an extremely self-confident girl, and this shows in her face, even when she’s removing her make-up.

Lison Daniel – Et Tu Seras Seul

Lison Daniel – Et Tu Seras Seul

Amel Bent – My philosophy

Amel Bent lives by a single rule: to accept herself as she is. At least, that’s what she expresses in the lyrics of “Ma philosophie”, the song that has made her an icon of the French music industry. Amel Bent has made it a habit for her fans to wear sensual outfits and make-up for shows and TV appearances. However, she remains an extremely attractive woman with a natural face and a simple hoodie, as illustrated in her Instagram photo of February 19, 2020.

Amel Bent – Ma Philosophie

Amel Bent – My Philosophy

Amal Clooney – George Clooney’s wife

George Clooney has been married to Amal Clooney, a lawyer of Lebanese origin, since 2014. We can say that George Clooney was mainly attracted by Amal’s beauty, even if her personality and intelligence shouldn’t be overlooked. Amal is proud of her origins thanks to her oriental beauty, which hardly changes when a few layers of make-up are applied to her face. That’s why she remains so radiant in broad daylight, even if she appears to be wearing a natural face.

Amal Clooney – Femme De George Clooney

Amal Clooney – George Clooney’s Wife

Mylène Farmer – Without Counterfeit

Mylène Farmer had to succeed in music. This can be seen from the millions of albums she has sold over the course of her career, and particularly from titles such as “Sans contrefaçon” and “Pourvu qu’elles soient calmes”. She is one of the few French artists to be considered an icon. Make-up is an essential part of Mylène Farmer’s persona, both on stage and in her song videos. To look good, however, she doesn’t necessarily need to wear make-up, as demonstrated by a photo that Téléstar magazine managed to capture of her.

Mylène Farmer – Sans Contrefaçon

Mylène Farmer – Sans Contrefaçon

Laurence Boccolini – Money Drop

Laurence Boccolini’s specialty is hosting game shows. The intensity of her voice and the energy she transmits with her presence keep viewers interested. She was therefore the perfect person to present shows such as “Money Drop” and “Le Maillon Faible”. Laurence also uses her natural charm to grab viewers’ attention, and this doesn’t rely exclusively on make-up. Her appearance is simply comfortable, and she demonstrates this by being makeup-free in a photo posted on Instagram on August 18, 2021.

Laurence Boccolini – Money Drop

Laurence Boccolini – Money Drop

Chelsea Handler – Chelsea Lately

Chelsea Handler, also known as Chelsea Joy Handler, became a familiar figure on the small screen in the USA thanks to her role on the show “Chelsea Lately”, which she hosted until 2014. She is also the creator of a documentary series that aired on Netflix in 2016, entitled “Chelsea Does”. Chelsea enjoys makeup, as do many women, but she doesn’t do it constantly. She sometimes tends to ditch the mask, as in a photo she posted on Twitter with the hashtag “no make-up” to raise awareness of substance abuse.

Chelsea Handler – Chelsea Lately

Chelsea Handler – Chelsea Lately

Adele – Skyfall

In just a few short years, Adèle has become one of the most important contemporary divas of song. The melody of her songs and the power of her voice on every note shake up audiences. The titles she uses are also enriched with a profound message that she expresses with clever lyrics. Adele is not only defined by her songs, but loves herself as she is. This is probably behind her dazzling appearance in a video posted on her Instagram account in 2016. Adele had appeared unclothed in order to let her fans know that her show had been postponed.

Adèle – Skyfall

Adele – Skyfall

Tyra Banks – Top model USA

Tyra Banks, also known as Tyra Lynne Banks, is a true legend in the world of supermodels. At the age of 15, she began modeling and made fashion history as the first African-American model to pose for GQ magazine. Tyra Banks acquired great confidence in her body at an early age, and she demonstrates this during photo shoots or fashion shows. She also does well on social networks, as evidenced by a photo she posted without makeup on her Instagram account in 2015.

Tyra Banks – Top Model USA

Tyra Banks – Top Model USA

Gwyneth Paltrow – Iron Man

Gwyneth Paltrow occupies a special place in the Hollywood film world. She has achieved this status by starring in several major American films. These include Marvel Studios’ “Iron Man” trilogy of films and the comedy “Shallow Hal” with Jack Black. Gwyneth Paltrow also played a key role in Estée Lauder’s “Plaisir” fragrance and is the founder of a lifestyle brand called Goop. She can be confident enough to show a makeup-free face in public, as she did with a selfie in September 2016 with the hashtag “no makeup”.

Gwyneth Paltrow – Iron Man

Gwyneth Paltrow – Iron Man

Linda Evans – The Big Valley

Linda Evans first came to prominence in the 60s as Audra Barkley in the TV soap opera The Big Valley. Those who followed the Dynasty series in the 80s will also be familiar with her character, as she played Krystle Carrington. Linda Evans, who spent many years on film sets, spent several hours a day applying make-up. In 2014, however, she was photographed without make-up in the back of a Washington police car in the USA.

Linda Evans – The Big Valley

Linda Evans – The Big Valley

Kylie Jenner – The Incredible Kardashian Family

Kylie Jenner is known for her attachment to the Kardashian family and the media empire that has grown up around it. She is also one of the personalities with the most followers on social networks and owns a cosmetics brand called Kylie Cosmetics. It’s difficult for Kylie Jenner to oppose the use of make-up, as she feels that her activity as an influencer and her survival in the business world depend on it. However, she has shared several photos of her face without any makeup on her personal Instagram account.

Kylie Jenner – L’incroyable Famille Kardashian

Kylie Jenner – The Incredible Kardashian Family

Kim Kardashian – Keeping up with the Kardashians

Initially, Kim Kardashian attracted interest because of her friendship with Paris Hilton. She later established herself as one of the most famous People personalities in the U.S. following the publication of an online dating video and her relationship with rapper Kim Kardashian. Kim Kardashian focuses on her image to maintain her perception in American show business. Indeed, make-up plays an essential role in preserving her appearance for the media. Nonetheless, Kim has repeatedly demonstrated herself without make-up in photos shared on social platforms.

Kim Kardashian – Keeping Up With The Kardashians

Kim Kardashian – Keeping Up With The Kardashians

Kate Upton – The Layover

Kate Upton, real name Katherine Elizabeth Upton, began her career as a model for IMG Models in the USA. In 2011, she graced the cover of Sport Illustrated Swimsuit Issues magazine and was named rookie of the year. Kate is also active in film, as in 2017’s “The Layover”, where she goes head-to-head with Alexandra Daddario to seduce a man. There’s no denying that Kate is gorgeous even in her natural appearance, as demonstrated by a photo posted on social networks where she’s enjoying a coffee from The Coffee Beans.

Kate Upton – The Layover

Kate Upton – The Layover

Sophia Vergara – Modern Family

On television, Sofia Vergara is famous for her role as Gloria in “Modern Family”. She held this position for the eleven seasons the series was on the air. Sofia Vergara was also a jury member on America’s Got Talent in the USA. Sofia Vergara looks so radiant with a made-up face that one wonders if she can maintain the same glow without her artifices. According to the selfie she took with a natural face for her Instagram account, the answer seems to be yes.

Sophia Vergara – Modern Family

Sophia Vergara – Modern Family

Zoe Saldana – Guardians of the Galaxy

Zoe Saldana has had a long career in film. She first appeared in an episode of Law & Order in 1999. She continued to gain popularity over the years until she won recognition with the role of Gamora in “Guardians of the Galaxy”. Every day on set, Saldana was also forced to wear several layers of make-up to achieve Gamora’s appearance. This willingness to shed make-up in the privacy of her own home is justified, as she demonstrated with a photo posted on Instagram with the hashtag “MomLife”.

Zoe Saldana – Les Gardiens De La Galaxie

Zoe Saldana – Guardians Of The Galaxy

Camille Cottin – Dix pour cent

Camille Cottin first gained fame with her hidden-camera series “Connasse”, in which she played the role of a Parisian woman with an unstable character. Her success was reinforced by the cinema release of this series under the name Connasse, princesse des cœurs. Today, Camille has become a household name in France, thanks in particular to the series “Dix pour cent”, in which she plays a key role as Andréa Martel. Her beauty requires no make-up, even if it is rarely visible with a natural face.

Camille Cottin – Dix Pour Cent

Camille Cottin – Dix Pour Cent

Marion Rousse – French Road Champion

Marion Rousse seduced cycling fans with her remarkable performances and victory as French road champion in 2012. After this brilliant career, she moved on to become a sports consultant. She is now director of the Tour de France. She is extremely fulfilled both professionally and romantically. She fell in love with Julian Alaphilippe, who is also a renowned racer, having been a double world road champion. As a result, she is a satisfied and fulfilled woman. In terms of beauty, Marion Rousse seduces her admirers even when she adopts a no-makeup attitude. For example, a photo of her without make-up, published in 2020, attracted many positive comments.

Marion Rousse – Championne De France Sur Route

Marion Rousse – French Road Champion

Emma De Caunes – The Sand Castles

Emma de Caunes is a woman who reveals herself to the full. What’s more, she frequently shares makeup-free photos of herself on social platforms. For example, her selfie brushing her teeth in the bathroom drew the admiration of her subscribers. Understandably so, given how gorgeous she is. In addition to her remarkable beauty, Emma de Caunes also stands out for her exceptional talents, which earned her a César for Best New Actress in 1998 and a Prix Romy-Schneider in 2002. She is also constantly involved in film. She took part in Diastème’s “Le Monde d’hier” in 2022.

Emma De Caunes – Les Châteaux De Sable

Emma De Caunes – Les Châteaux De Sable

Brigitte Bardot – Et Dieu…crea La Femme

Femininity was symbolized by Brigitte Bardot between the 1950s and 1970s. She had the desire to become an icon for major brands. Some selected her as their muse. Her elegant face subsequently appeared in many films, such as “Babette s’en va-t-en guerre”, “Et Dieu… créa la femme”, “Vie privée”, and many others. If she’s no longer visible on screen, it’s because she’s set up an animal rights association. This takes up a lot of her time. As for her natural beauty, in comparison with other women of her generation, she is truly magnificent.

Brigitte Bardot – Et Dieu…crea La Femme

Brigitte Bardot – Et Dieu…crea La Femme

April Benayoun – First runner-up Miss France 2021

April Benayoun is gorgeous, whether she uses make-up or not. All in all, she’s a beauty queen and a renowned model. She was crowned Miss Pays d’Aix and Miss Provence twice in 2020. She was subsequently awarded first runner-up in the Miss France 2021 elections. In addition to her beauty, April Benayoun is also a gifted columnist. Since 2022, she has been working for C8 on “Touche pas à mon poste” and “TPMP People”.

April Benayoun – Première Dauphine Miss France 2021

April Benayoun – First runner-up Miss France 2021

Caroline Costa – J’irai Jusqu’au Bout

In 2008, Caroline Costa made her public debut on “La France a un talent extraordinaire”. In 2010, she embarked on a solo musical career. Her best-known songs include “Blue”, “J’irai jusqu’au bout”, “Ça ne changera pas le monde” and “N’abandonne pas”. Caroline Costa is currently an influencer and the mother of a little girl called Talia. Despite her busy life, she’s still able to take care of her pretty face. That’s why she looks gorgeous whether she’s wearing make-up or not.

Caroline Costa – J’irai Jusqu’au Bout

Caroline Costa – J’irai Jusqu’au Bout

Flora Coquerel – Miss France 2014

In 2014, Flora Coquerel represented the Val-de-Loire region, being crowned Miss France as the region’s representative. The following year, she distinguished herself at the Miss Universe pageant, becoming the first Frenchwoman to reach the Top 5 of the selection. Flora Coquerel’s participation in beauty contests is no accident. She possesses intelligence, charisma and exceptional natural beauty. In fact, she was discovered without make-up by subscribers to her Instagram account in a photo published on June 28, 2018. Her TV appearance for the Miss France pageant is just as dazzling.

Flora Coquerel – Miss France 2014

Flora Coquerel – Miss France 2014

Jenifer Bartoli – Ma Révolution

Jenifer Bartoli, also known as Jenifer Dadouche-Bartoli, is a magnificent singer. She has already recorded 9 albums with many hit songs. Thanks to his skills and reputation, he has had the opportunity to take the helm of the music competition “The Voice: La Plus Belle Voix” and “The Voice Kids” on several occasions. When it comes to her looks, Jenifer is undoubtedly one of the most elegant and sought-after ambassadors of her generation. She has the advantage of being beautiful, even when she reveals herself au naturel. The photograph above bears witness to this. What’s more, most of her admirers even say she looks better without make-up.

Jenifer Bartoli – Ma Révolution

Jenifer Bartoli – My Revolution

Sophie Tapie – Pas Vu Pas Pris

Bernard Tapie’s daughter, Sophie Tapie, has appeared in numerous films since 2004. She is best known for her singing skills. She took part in “The Voice, la plus belle voix” in 2012 and released her first album in 2013, entitled “Sauvage”. Her second album “1988” was released in 2021, and her last in 2022. She gave the name “1988 reborn from its ruins”. Her hit single “Pas vu pas pris” is accompanied. In terms of beauty, there’s no denying that Sophie Tapie is very beautiful. What’s more, when she publishes photos of herself without make-up, she receives nothing but compliments.

Sophie Tapie – Pas Vu Pas Pris

Sophie Tapie – Pas Vu Pas Pris

Zoé Félix – Clara Sheller

Zoé Félix made her film debut with a minor role in “La beuze”, starring Michaël Youn. That same year, she made a name for herself with a starring role in “Le cœur des hommes”, followed by a string of hit films such as “Bienvenu chez les Ch’tis” and “Uchronia”. Zoé Félix has often used make-up for her roles, but recent photos of her au naturel show that she doesn’t need it to be attractive. According to Public magazine, she is frequently seen on the streets of the Faubourg Saint-Antoine, as she lives close to the Bastille in Paris.

Zoé Félix – Clara Sheller

Zoé Félix – Clara Sheller

Charlène de Monaco – Princess of Monaco

Since her marriage to Prince Albert II of the Principality of Monaco in 2011, Charlène de Monaco has been a member of the royal family of Monaco. Prior to her royal title, Charlène was a professional swimmer and even competed at the 2000 Olympic Games representing South Africa. It makes sense that a personality like Charlène should look good in public, which requires the use of make-up. However, she appeared in December 2020 with a natural face and short hair, which attracted a great deal of media attention at the time.

Charlène De Monaco – Princesse De Monaco

Charlène De Monaco – Princess Of Monaco

April Benayoum – Miss France 2021

Before embarking on her modeling career, April Benayoum attracted a great deal of attention as first runner-up in the Miss France 2021 pageant, competing against Amandine Petit. That same year, she took part in the Miss World France pageant and won the crown. It seems fitting that April Benayoum should have been elected Miss World France, as she has always shone thanks to her personality and beauty. And it seems that the latter is intact, whether she’s wearing make-up or not, as a few photos on her Instagram profile show.

April Benayoum – Miss France 2021

April Benayoum – Miss France 2021

Karine Le Marchand – L’amour Est Dans Le Pré

Karine Le Marchand, also known as Karine M’fayokurera, is one of the most pleasant hosts on French television. In almost all her shows, she arouses enthusiasm, especially in “L’amour est dans le pré” on M6, which she has presented since 2005. Karine Le Marchand exudes so much positive energy simply by being there, you’d think she wouldn’t need much manipulation to capture attention. That’s why she looks so beautiful without makeup, as illustrated in a photo on her Instagram account in November 2019.

Karine Le Marchand – L’amour Est Dans Le Pré

Karine Le Marchand – L’amour Est Dans Le Pré

Diane Leyre – Miss France 2022

Diane Leyre appears as an ordinary young woman, born on July 10, 1997 in Neuilly-sur-Seine. However, her popularity soared from 2022, the year she succeeded Amandine Petit as Miss France after winning the Miss Île-de-France title. Diane Leyre has frequently been forced to wear make-up for beauty pageants, but she doesn’t really need it to stand out. Diane maintains her charm with a natural face, as she demonstrates at the start of a video posted on Instagram on April 12, 2022.

Diane Leyre – Miss France 2022

Diane Leyre – Miss France 2022

Alessandra Sublet – C à vous

Radiant-smiling presenter Alessandra Sublet hosted the France 5 TV show “C à vous” from 2009 to 2013. From 2012 to 2018, she was also the wife of French film producer Clément Miserez. Alessandra Sublet has to play the make-up game, just like anyone else invited to appear on TV. Still, she’s a natural beauty enthusiast, and she demonstrates this in a photo on her Instagram account on July 13, 2021.

Alessandra Sublet – C à Vous

Alessandra Sublet – C à Vous

Naomi Watts- Mulholland Drive

Naomi Watts, also known as Naomi Ellen Watts, began her acting career in an Australian film called “For Love Alone”. However, Naomi is not of Australian origin, having been born in Shoreham, England, on September 28, 1968. From 2001, Naomi became known for her role as Diane Selwyn Betty Elms in the film Mulholland Drive. When filming, she tends to wear make-up, but often reveals herself au naturel, as in a selfie shared on Instagram to celebrate the New Year in 2021.

Naomi Watts Mulholland Drive

Naomi Watts Mulholland Drive

Coco Austin – Ice Loves Coco

Coco Austin, real name Nicole Natalie Marrow, has been famous in the American media world as the wife of rapper Ice-T since 2002. Since 2011, they have also collaborated on their own reality show called “Ice Loves Coco”. Coco Austin has worked as a model for many years in addition to appearing on reality TV. In 1997, she also appeared on the cover of Swimwear Illustrated magazine. Although she doesn’t have much of a natural look, she doesn’t need make-up to enhance her beauty.

Coco Austin – Ice Loves Coco

Coco Austin – Ice Loves Coco

Carrie Underwood – Before he cheats

Carrie Underwood, whose full name is Carrie Marie Underwood, was discovered by the general public on the fourth season of “American Idol” in 2005. What’s more, she won the TV talent show, which immediately propelled her singing career. A made-up face has been a habit for Carrie Underwood’s audiences, whether on stage, in the media or in her song videos. However, she has been photographed several times with a make-up-free face, demonstrating that she remains very beautiful au naturel.

Carrie Underwood – Before He Cheats

Carrie Underwood – Before He Cheats

Jane Fonda – Grace and Frankie

Jane Fonda, also known as Jane Seymour Fonda, has a long history in Hollywood cinema, having made her debut in 1968 with the film “Barbarella”. Since 2015, Jane Fonda has also taken part in the series “Grace and Frankie”, where she fills the role of Lily Tomlin. Jane Fonda is always brilliant in her roles as well as on TV sets. The reason she remains attractive au naturel isn’t so much down to make-up, as demonstrated by a photo she posted on Instagram in 2018.

Jane Fonda – Grace Et Frankie

Jane Fonda – Grace And Frankie