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Home • Celebrity

The Most Incredible Transformations

They're stepping out and showing off their dramatic new looks.
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Viola Davis: Before

Viola Davis makes a statement by going natural.

The Most Incredible Transformations
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Viola Davis: After

Viola Davis makes a statement by going natural.

The Most Incredible Transformations
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Chaka Khan: Before

After being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year, Khan, 59, lost 60 pounds by adopting a liquid and vegan diet.

The Most Incredible Transformations
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Chaka Khan: After

After being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year, Khan, 59, lost 60 pounds by adopting a liquid and vegan diet.

The Most Incredible Transformations
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Janet Jackson: Before

Revealing her battle with losing weight, Jackson, 45, signed on with Nutrisystem to help maintain her curves.

The Most Incredible Transformations
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Janet Jackson: After

Revealing her battle with losing weight, Jackson, 45, signed on with Nutrisystem to help maintain her curves.

The Most Incredible Transformations
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Jennifer Hudson: Before

Shedding 80 pounds on Weight Watchers inspired Hudson, 30, to start her own women’s fashion line for sizes 6 to 16.

The Most Incredible Transformations
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Jennifer Hudson: After

Shedding 80 pounds on Weight Watchers inspired Hudson, 30, to start her own women’s fashion line for sizes 6 to 16.

The Most Incredible Transformations