Top 10 Best Celebrity Glow Ups

As far as the Kardashian clan goes, it’s always been Kim in the spotlight. As of late, however, little sister Khloé - who is 4 years younger than Kim - has been turning a higher percentage of heads. She’s always been stockier than her older sisters, and it can’t be easy having a sibling whose figure is literally the stuff of legend. Plus, after all she went through with her marriages, she’s basically been through hell and back twice. In recent years, she’s channeled her energies into a healthy lifestyle, and boy has it ever paid off!

#9: Adam Levine

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As the lead singer of Maroon 5, Adam Levine is a modern pop rock icon. The tattoos, the permanent five o’clock shadow, the slim but muscular physique - he’s really got it all. Plus, he interviews incredibly well, consistently coming across charming and genuinely considerate. But if you’d met a young Adam Levine in high school, well... you likely would have had a bit of a hard time recognizing all that potential. He had the unkempt aesthetic of countless other musicians toiling away in tiny apartments or their parents’ basement. Well, look at him now! Adam Levine is all glown and knows how to dress for Hollywood success. Oh, we’re also glad he lost the sideburns.

#8: Blake Lively

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We know, we know… Blake Lively’s always been beautiful! And we totally agree. All we’re saying is that Blake Lively has gone from the cute girl next door to… well, a classy goddess. She just needed a bit of time to come into her own, to learn how best to highlight that natural beauty she was blessed with. Now… there are those out there who are going to chalk this entire transformation up to good rhinoplasty. But regardless of what work Lively has or hasn’t gotten done, we can all agree that there’s more to this glow up than a nose. Quite simply, she’s radiant. And because she’s so open about her beauty regimen, you can glow too! For a price...

#7: Ariana Grande

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Will this popstar ever look her age? We doubt it, but Ariana Grande has figured out how to make her cherubic features work for her. She might look like she could still pass for a high school student, but with her bold fashion sense, confidence, and charisma, she makes it clear that she’s a grown woman; and when she wants to be… a dangerous one. The thing is, back in her Nickelodeon days, and during her early transition towards becoming a pop icon, she was still figuring out her own personal style. The verdict is in, and people agree that the red hair wasn’t working for her. Nowadays, however, with her iconic ponytail and trademark style, she’s got it all figured out.

Every glow up is different. With some of the people on our list today, it’s just a question of them having chosen to do a little self-care to reveal the beauty that was always there. When looking back at early photos of Calvin Harris, however, it’s really hard to see the potential. He looks like a cool guy to hang out with, but one that would undeniably be more at home playing keyboard in your friend’s electro-pop band than modelling underwear for Armani, landing the cover of GQ, or getting his fitness routine analyzed by Men’s Health. But that’s the magic of the glow up - it’s full picture transformation, both inside and out. We’ve gotta say, fit, fashionable and suave suits him way better.

Bella Hadid is without a doubt one of the biggest names working in modeling today. Influential as she is, and given the nature of the industry, she therefore represents a standard of beauty by which people judge themselves and others. Now, Bella Hadid has very distinct features, the sort of facial structure that is immediately striking. But when she was younger, the very same features that make her such a head turner today seemingly lacked the support of the necessary confidence to make them work for her. In fact, in early photos, Bella comes across as shy, and maybe even a little plain and unremarkable. Now she’s all grown up, a fashion icon and one of the most recognizable faces in the industry.

#4: Matthew Lewis

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Don’t recognize him by name? Well, perhaps you’re more familiar with his most famous role, that of bumbling and self-conscious wizard, Neville Longbottom. When he was young and appeared in the first films of the “Harry Potter” franchise, Lewis felt perfectly cast. Chubby cheeks, oversized teeth, a certain awkwardness about it him - he was Neville, as described in the books, come to life. By the time they were adapting the seventh book, however, Lewis had grown up. Or rather… glown up. Tall, handsome, and broad shouldered, he had become every inch the physical embodiment of a hero. And you know what? Since the release of the “Deathly Hallows - Part 2,” he’s only continued to get more handsome, fit, fashionable, and charming.

Having already talked about big sis Khloe, it’s time we shift our focus to the second wave of Kardashian/Jenner children, namely Kylie. Now, with all due respect to Khloe and her incredible transformation, Kylie has built an entire beauty empire around her glow up. She’s the freaking glow up queen! From awkward gangly teen to a sex symbol who rivals Kim K herself, Kyle Jenner is a boss who knows what she wants, and isn’t afraid to go for it. Though her physical transformation is remarkable, it’s her confidence that’s most striking. In earlier photos, Kylie looks uncomfortable in her skin. Now… she commands the room. Of course, she’s not the only Jenner to have “glown up”; Kendall also underwent a serious transformation.

#2: Chris Pratt

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This Minnesota native didn’t need to glow up… he was doing just fine as one of the funniest actors on television. But hey, when you get the opportunity to make the jump to the big screen, even if it’s in a supporting role, why not push your limits? As it turns out, one can be both hilarious and in absolutely phenomenal shape. Now, we loved chubby “Parks & Rec’ era Chris Pratt as much as the next Mouse Rat fan, but there’s no denying that post-glow up Chris is extra easy on the eyes, and clearly crushing it in terms of his career. Coiffed, well-dressed, and armed with rock hard abs, Pratt has gone from scarecrow boat to dreamboat, without losing the boyish charms. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions Drake Cole Sprouse Nick Jonas Jonathan Lipnicki Nicholas Hoult

When Josh Peck first rose to prominence on “The Amanda Show,” he did it as the quintessential hilarious and lovable chubby kid. When he and co-star Drake Bell got the chance to take center stage in “Drake & Josh,” this identity initially stuck with him. Over the course of the series, however, Josh got noticeably taller and slimmer, growing into his frame and good looks. He’s proof that you can lose the weight and keep it off. Many years later and people are still talking about this remarkable transformation. But it’s about more than just weight loss. Peck, who’s also now a father, seems to exude self-confidence. Also... his picture should really be included in the dictionary next to the term “fashionable male.”