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21 Celebrities Who Look Really Different Wearing Glasses

EntertainmentPublished Sep 24, 2019
By Nicole Pomarico
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Glasses can change someone's entire face, and that goes for our favorite celebrities too. Although some celebs famously wear specks -- such as Tina Fey and Zooey Deschanel -- others don't typically wear their glasses at events or on the red carpet. So when they do, they're almost unrecognizable. For example: Justin Timberlake totally wears glasses, but we had no idea because the iconic former boyband member we know and love doesn't usually sport them on stage. Either way, he's definitely still one of our big celebrity crushes.

For some, glasses are simply a fashion statement, whereas others require them to see and read -- just like many people. And yes, we've seen all these folks in sunglasses, but glasses glasses are a different ballgame. It's kind of fun to see these stars in such a different way. We've become so used to seeing their faces in the movies and TV shows that we love that when they slip on glasses in their real lives.

It totally throws us for a loop! Would we even be able to recognize some of these people if we passed them in the street?

It can definitely be surprising how different celebrities look wearing glasses just by changing that one part of their appearance. People such as Kim Kardashian and Ryan Reynolds have both made this list, and it's pretty mind-boggling that they become totally different people when they put on their glasses.

Read on for celebs who look different in glasses -- and all the photographic evidence anyone could need. Prepare to be surprised at some of the stars who made this list.

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Kim Kardashian
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Kim Kardashian

Back in 2012, Kim Kardashian was seen trying on glasses in Beverly Hills -- and we've gotta admit that this look is working for her! Even though we're used to seeing Kim without 'em, she definitely pulls them off. Would anyone else be surprised if she ends up coming out with a line of her own glasses one day?

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Justin Timberlake

Every once in a while, this former boy-bander puts on his glasses and looks like somebody else. Who is this guy kissing Jessica Biel?! With or without glasses, Justin Timberlake is still pretty fine, though -- not that we're surprised that JT can pull off any look.

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Anne Hathaway
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Anne Hathaway

Is it just us, or does Anne look super smart with her glasses on? Not that she doesn't look smart the rest of the time too, but they definitely add a little something extra. Those frames compliment her face so perfectly!

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Gigi Hadid

Not only does this model wear glasses, she also creates her own. Gigi shared this post, showing off one of the pairs from her Vogue line -- because of course Gigi would make a pair of specs look super high fashion.

Those cat-eye frames are vintage in the best way.

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Prince William
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Prince William

Safety first -- even for royalty! We'd have no idea that Prince William needs glasses if we hadn't seen him wearing them while driving back in July 2017. We have to wonder if his kids will need them someday too.

The whole family would look so adorable in matching pairs!

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Emma Watson
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Emma Watson

This former Harry Potter star was spotted out and about in London in 2012, wearing her glasses and looking straight-up sophisticated. Emma's glasses do nothing to take away from her beauty. In fact, we love the way these simple frames look on her.

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Rihanna
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Rihanna

If we're gonna see a celeb in their glasses, the airport is a pretty safe place to look. (Who wants to wear contacts on a plane?) But luckily for Rihanna, she pulls these off in style, just like everything else she wears.

Can we please get a Fenty glasses line?!

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Kaley Cuoco

We had no idea this Big Bang Theory star wore glasses! But knowing Kaley, we're not surprised at all that she's chosen ones with pink frames and a vintage cat eye shape. Just because glasses are required to see and read doesn't mean they have to be boring, after all.

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Jennifer Garner

Jen wore glasses while reading to her dog in this Instagram video, but wait, it gets better. At one point, the dog is wearing glasses too, because obviously, Birdie needs to be able to see the pages.

These two make the cutest pair!

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Kit Harington
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Kit Harington

Jon Snow may not have had glasses in Game of Thrones, but Kit wears them in real life. And actually, we kinda think they add a little something to his appearance that we didn't realize was missing.

Hot with glasses, hot without -- go figure.

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Oprah

Oprah's been all about the 20-20 vision lately. After all, that's what she named her next world tour. More and more, she's been wearing her glasses, and although she has several pairs (duh, she's Oprah), these round black frames might be our faves.

They fit her face perfectly!

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Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds frequently wears his glasses, and it's easy to see why -- he looks pretty great in them. Then again, this is Ryan Reynolds we're talking about. Has he ever not looked good a day in his life?

We're thinking no.

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Rashida Jones

These rounded frames are subtle but still stylish. In fact, these glasses look like they were practically made for Rashida's face. And how sweet is this photo of her with her famous father, Quincy Jones?

Such an adorable father-daughter pair.

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Tom Holland

They may not match his Spider-Man suit, but Tom looks pretty good in these glasses when he's just hanging out, being himself. This look seemed to get a pretty big response on Instagram, so maybe he should wear glasses more often?

Just saying -- this look works for him.

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Jason Momoa
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Jason Momoa

Add another GOT star to the glasses list! And being that Jason Momoa looks hot in practically anything he wears, we're not surprised that it applies here too. This photo was taken a long time ago (we're talking 2007), but somehow, this man only ages like fine wine. Maybe he should bring the glasses back?

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Jennifer Aniston
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Jennifer Aniston

On Friends, Rachel was horrified at the idea of going to the eye doctor. Fortunately, it looks like Jennifer Aniston doesn't feel the same way as her iconic character, or it would be really tough for her to get glasses! These totally elevate her look -- if that's even possible for this gorgeous lady.

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Lupita Nyong'o
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Lupita Nyong'o

If it's possible to look elegant while wearing glasses, she's doing it! Lupita wore these round frames to see The Color Purple on Broadway back in 2016, and we're betting they helped her see the stage.

Plus, they really helped put her look together.

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Jay-Z
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Jay-Z

Jay-Z wore these glasses to a book signing in 2010, but it definitely wasn't the first or only time. Beyonce's husband has been all about the glasses for a very long time, and it's easy to see why. He's rocking them!

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Julia Roberts
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Julia Roberts

Julia looks like a total business professional here -- which she definitely is. Given that we've seen so many of her looks over the years, we love that she brought out the glasses for an appearance last year. They suit her face shape so well.

Why don't we all look this good in glasses?

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Andy Samberg & Sandra Oh
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Andy Samberg & Sandra Oh

Two for the price of one!

After hosting the Golden Globes together back in January, Sandra and Andy hit the after party in their glasses. Not only do they look like they totally coordinated, but those glasses are definitely working for them both.

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