In 2026, Tinseltown Stars Who Changed Their Minds About Fillers — See What They Look Like

| October 7, 2026 | Celebrity | No Comments

In the entertainment industry, altering one’s appearance can lead to significant attention, but opting to revert those changes can garner even more publicity.

For many celebrities, cosmetic treatments like fillers were once a staple of their beauty regimes. Yet, as time passed, some began to question if their appearance still matched their desired look.

For a few, this meant undoing previous procedures, while others chose to halt their injections altogether. One individual even sought a softer, less defined look.

Their before-and-after images illustrate various stages of their journeys, and their own statements elucidate the motivations behind their choices.

Long before today's more candid conversations about cosmetic work, beauty standards were already under intense scrutiny in Hollywood. Years later, several stars would speak openly about choices they came to view differently.
Long before today’s more candid conversations about cosmetic work, beauty standards were already under intense scrutiny in Hollywood. Years later, several stars would speak openly about choices they came to view differently.

Madonna

Madonna’s appearance at the 2023 Grammy Awards sparked considerable debate. By 2025, sources revealed to Page Six that she was adopting a different perspective on her looks.

Madonna pictured in New York City in 1998, years before her appearance and approach to aging became a major subject of public discussion.
Madonna pictured in New York City in 1998, years before her appearance and approach to aging became a major subject of public discussion.
Madonna attended the 2023 Grammy Awards, where her appearance drew widespread attention and discussion. The public reaction would continue to follow conversations about her approach to beauty and aging in the years that followed.
Madonna attended the 2023 Grammy Awards, where her appearance drew widespread attention and discussion. The public reaction would continue to follow conversations about her approach to beauty and aging in the years that followed.

According to a source, her partner, Akeem Morris, has been encouraging her to embrace her age.

“She’s starting to heed Akeem’s advice, who tells her she’s beautiful. Normally, she doesn’t listen to anyone else, but she listens to him,” the insider shared. “She now wishes to accept being 67 instead of striving to look 27.”

The source mentioned that Madonna has begun utilizing LED therapy, oxygen facials, and lymphatic drainage for rejuvenation.

“People are fixated on her facial changes, so she has decided to pursue a more natural look after that Grammys appearance a few years back,” the insider commented.

“Her face is iconic, so it should resemble her true self,” the insider noted. “She desires a less sculpted appearance that allows for more natural movement.”

Madonna is pictured in 2026. In 2025, a source told Page Six that the singer wanted to embrace a more natural appearance and "look less sculpted," though Madonna has not publicly confirmed making any specific change to her fillers.
Madonna is pictured in 2026. In 2025, a source told Page Six that the singer wanted to embrace a more natural appearance and “look less sculpted,” though Madonna has not publicly confirmed making any specific change to her fillers.
Madonna performs during a surprise concert in Times Square in New York City on June 4, 2026. The appearance came after a source said she wanted to look less sculpted, though Madonna has not confirmed making any specific change to her fillers.
Madonna performs during a surprise concert in Times Square in New York City on June 4, 2026. The appearance came after a source said she wanted to look less sculpted, though Madonna has not confirmed making any specific change to her fillers.

Courteney Cox

Courteney Cox has openly discussed her challenges with accepting the aging process while working in Hollywood.

“I believe it’s a common struggle as you age, particularly in Hollywood,” she stated in a 2019 interview with People. “Accepting aging has been difficult for me.”

This internal conflict ultimately influenced her decisions regarding her cosmetic treatments.

Before

Long before she began questioning her use of fillers, Cox was already navigating the pressures of appearance and aging in Hollywood.
Long before she began questioning her use of fillers, Cox was already navigating the pressures of appearance and aging in Hollywood.
Cox is pictured in 2017, around the period when she was moving away from fillers. She later revealed that she had all of her fillers dissolved and began embracing a more natural appearance.
Cox is pictured in 2017, around the period when she was moving away from fillers. She later revealed that she had all of her fillers dissolved and began embracing a more natural appearance.
Cox is pictured in 2016, during a period when she has said she was struggling with aging in Hollywood and using injectable fillers. She later revealed that she came to feel she no longer looked like herself.
Cox is pictured in 2016, during a period when she has said she was struggling with aging in Hollywood and using injectable fillers. She later revealed that she came to feel she no longer looked like herself.

Cox admitted she didn’t realize how drastic the changes had become until she took a step back. “Oh no, I don’t even look like myself,” was her immediate reaction.

This moment of clarity led to her dissolving all her fillers, and by the time she spoke to People in 2019, she had gone nearly two years without them.

2026

This 2026 image comes years after Cox revealed that she had all her fillers dissolved. She has since spoken about embracing aging and accepting her natural appearance.
This 2026 image comes years after Cox revealed that she had all her fillers dissolved. She has since spoken about embracing aging and accepting her natural appearance.
By 2026, Cox had been without fillers for years after revealing that she had them all dissolved. She has since spoken about embracing aging and accepting her natural appearance.
By 2026, Cox had been without fillers for years after revealing that she had them all dissolved. She has since spoken about embracing aging and accepting her natural appearance.

“Now, I embrace who I am and age naturally with what I have, rather than trying to alter it,” Cox expressed.

Kristin Davis

Kristin Davis has characterized her experiences with fillers as a mixed bag. Some instances proved beneficial, whereas others did not.

“I’ve experienced both good and bad results with fillers,” she told The Telegraph in 2023. Negative experiences became even more challenging with the weight of public scrutiny.

Before

Davis is pictured in 2011, years before she publicly discussed her mixed experiences with facial fillers. She later revealed that she had some filler dissolved after being unhappy with the results.
Davis is pictured in 2011, years before she publicly discussed her mixed experiences with facial fillers. She later revealed that she had some filler dissolved after being unhappy with the results.
Davis is pictured years before she publicly opened up about her experiences with facial fillers. She later described the emotional toll of facing criticism over her appearance and trying to correct results she disliked.
Davis is pictured years before she publicly opened up about her experiences with facial fillers. She later described the emotional toll of facing criticism over her appearance and trying to correct results she disliked.
Davis has been candid about her experiences with facial fillers over the years. She later spoke about the complicated side of cosmetic treatments and the intense public attention surrounding her appearance.
Davis has been candid about her experiences with facial fillers over the years. She later spoke about the complicated side of cosmetic treatments and the intense public attention surrounding her appearance.

“I’ve had to have them dissolved and faced relentless criticism,” Davis shared. “I’ve shed tears over it. It’s incredibly stressful.”

She also reflected on her experience with lip fillers, explaining that no one informed her for a long time about the poor results until her friends finally spoke up.

“It took a while for anyone to tell me that it wasn’t looking good,” she recalled. “But thankfully, I have close friends who eventually did.”

Davis criticized the notion that celebrities are solely to blame when cosmetic procedures go awry, stating, “You’re relying on doctors [yet] individuals often hold us responsible when something goes wrong – as if I injected my own face…”

2026

Davis was photographed in 2026 after publicly discussing her mixed experiences with fillers. She has said she had some filler dissolved and no longer wanted to keep up with cosmetic treatments.
Davis was photographed in 2026 after publicly discussing her mixed experiences with fillers. She has said she had some filler dissolved and no longer wanted to keep up with cosmetic treatments.
Davis had spoken candidly about having some filler dissolved after being unhappy with the results. She also described the public scrutiny surrounding her appearance as stressful.
Davis had spoken candidly about having some filler dissolved after being unhappy with the results. She also described the public scrutiny surrounding her appearance as stressful.

“It’s whatever. I’m unable to maintain that lifestyle. I simply don’t have the time,” Davis remarked.

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell’s change in perspective became clear when he saw a photo of himself and barely recognized his own face.

“At one point, I think I might have overdone it,” he told The Sun in 2022. His son’s reaction exacerbated the realization.

Before

Cowell is pictured in 2017, years before he admitted that he felt he had gone too far with facial filler. He later said an old photo helped make him reconsider his approach to cosmetic treatments.
Cowell is pictured in 2017, years before he admitted that he felt he had gone too far with facial filler. He later said an old photo helped make him reconsider his approach to cosmetic treatments.
Cowell has spoken openly about his past use of facial filler and how his views on cosmetic treatments changed over time. He later reflected on a moment that made him reconsider the approach he had been taking to his appearance.
Cowell has spoken openly about his past use of facial filler and how his views on cosmetic treatments changed over time. He later reflected on a moment that made him reconsider the approach he had been taking to his appearance.

“I came across an old picture of myself and didn’t even recognize it at first,” Cowell recounted. His son Eric found the picture to be quite funny.

“Eric was laughing hysterically. That was the breaking point,” Cowell recounted, adding, “There is no filler in my face now. Not a bit.”

2026

Cowell is pictured in 2026, several years after he said he had stopped using facial filler. He said he had shifted his focus toward healthy eating and drinking plenty of water.
Cowell is pictured in 2026, several years after he said he had stopped using facial filler. He said he had shifted his focus toward healthy eating and drinking plenty of water.
Cowell had been off facial filler for several years. He previously said he had stopped using it completely and shifted his focus toward healthy eating and drinking plenty of water.
Cowell had been off facial filler for several years. He previously said he had stopped using it completely and shifted his focus toward healthy eating and drinking plenty of water.

“There was a time when it seemed everyone was filling their faces with everything possible,” Cowell reflected. “For me now, it’s really about healthy eating and staying hydrated.”

Tallulah Willis

Tallulah Willis revealed that she initially felt hesitant to publicly share her decision. In March 2024, she announced on Instagram that she had dissolved her filler, a choice that went beyond her looks.

Before

Willis is pictured with her mother, Demi Moore, in 2008, years before she publicly discussed her experience with facial filler. She later revealed that she had the filler dissolved after becoming emotionally attached to how it changed her appearance.
Willis is pictured with her mother, Demi Moore, in 2008, years before she publicly discussed her experience with facial filler. She later revealed that she had the filler dissolved after becoming emotionally attached to how it changed her appearance.
Willis has spoken candidly about her experience with facial filler and the role it came to play in how she viewed her appearance. She later opened up about how complicated that relationship had become for her.
Willis has spoken candidly about her experience with facial filler and the role it came to play in how she viewed her appearance. She later opened up about how complicated that relationship had become for her.

“Hi! I was nervous to mention this, but I recently had my filler dissolved—after being deeply affected emotionally and psychologically by how it made me feel,” Willis shared.

This shift allowed her to rediscover features she hadn’t seen naturally for years. “I hadn’t seen my real bone structure in around six years,” she added.

2026

By 2026, two years had passed since Willis announced that she had dissolved her filler. She described adjusting to her natural features as an ongoing process rather than an immediate change in how she saw herself.
By 2026, two years had passed since Willis announced that she had dissolved her filler. She described adjusting to her natural features as an ongoing process rather than an immediate change in how she saw herself.

Willis mentioned she’s still working on accepting her true self without relying on excessive alterations, acknowledging that this can be tough “when your mind insists that more is better!”

Anna Faris

Anna Faris tried lip injections during the filming of “The House Bunny,” later discussing her experience in her memoir, “Unqualified,” which was shared by the Daily Mail in 2017.

Before

aris has spoken openly about experimenting with lip injections earlier in her career. She later reflected on the experience and how her feelings about the treatment changed over time.
aris has spoken openly about experimenting with lip injections earlier in her career. She later reflected on the experience and how her feelings about the treatment changed over time.
Faris is pictured at the 2008 premiere of "The House Bunny," around the period when she said she began getting lip injections. She later described the decision as a mistake and said she gradually weaned herself off the injections.
Faris is pictured at the 2008 premiere of “The House Bunny,” around the period when she said she began getting lip injections. She later described the decision as a mistake and said she gradually weaned herself off the injections.

“Around the time I was filming ‘The House Bunny,’ I began getting upper lip injections. I noticed a slight difference, but no one else seemed to notice anything. I often wondered if anyone even saw it,” Faris wrote.

Eventually, close friends voiced their opinions, prompting her to gradually reduce her injections. In hindsight, she deemed those decisions a mistake and acknowledged they were “definitely not right for me.”

2026

This 2026 photo shows Faris years after she decided to stop getting lip injections. She said she gradually weaned herself off the injections rather than having filler dissolved.
This 2026 photo shows Faris years after she decided to stop getting lip injections. She said she gradually weaned herself off the injections rather than having filler dissolved.
Faris is pictured on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" years after she said she had gradually stopped getting lip injections. She has described the treatment as a choice that ultimately was not right for her.
Faris is pictured on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” years after she said she had gradually stopped getting lip injections. She has described the treatment as a choice that ultimately was not right for her.

Lisa Rinna’s journey with cosmetic enhancements spans many years. Long before she reversed a recent injectable treatment, she faced complications from silicone that was injected into her upper lip.

Reports from 2010 revealed that Rinna had silicone injected into her lip at age 25. Over time, scar tissue formed, resulting in a swollen and bumpy upper lip.

Before

Rinna is pictured in 1998, years after she has said she had silicone injected into her upper lip at age 25. She later revealed that scar tissue from the procedure caused problems with her lip.
Rinna is pictured in 1998, years after she has said she had silicone injected into her upper lip at age 25. She later revealed that scar tissue from the procedure caused problems with her lip.
Rinna has been open about her long history with cosmetic treatments and procedures. Over the years, she has also spoken candidly about how some of those experiences affected the way she approached her appearance.
Rinna has been open about her long history with cosmetic treatments and procedures. Over the years, she has also spoken candidly about how some of those experiences affected the way she approached her appearance.

Rinna’s husband, Harry Hamlin, shared with People that the shifts in her lip were so gradual that they barely registered with him. “Any changes were so subtle, they went unnoticed by me,” Hamlin stated.

Years later, Rinna faced a new dilemma. An esthetician suggested SKINVIVE, claiming it would enhance her glow without adding volume.

However, Rinna later remarked that the combination of this treatment on her cheeks and Botox for TMJ resulted in an outcome she disliked.

After a cosmetic influencer criticized Rinna’s look in a now-deleted TikTok video, Rinna responded in the comment section.

“Skinvive is not suitable for everyone, and it didn’t work for me,” she commented, according to the same publication. “Fortunately, we were able to dissolve it today. Thank goodness.”

Rinna later elaborated on this incident in her memoir, according to a March 2026 report. She mentioned that she went to her dermatologist “right away” to have the SKINVIVE reversed.

2026

This 2026 photo of Rinna was taken after she said the effects of SKINVIVE had been reversed and her face returned to normal within days. The experience became another part of the cosmetic treatment history she has discussed publicly.
This 2026 photo of Rinna was taken after she said the effects of SKINVIVE had been reversed and her face returned to normal within days. The experience became another part of the cosmetic treatment history she has discussed publicly.
Rinna had also spoken about a more recent experience with SKINVIVE, which was separate from her earlier lip procedure. She said she had the effects of the treatment reversed after being unhappy with the result.
Rinna had also spoken about a more recent experience with SKINVIVE, which was separate from her earlier lip procedure. She said she had the effects of the treatment reversed after being unhappy with the result.

“The public response was harsh regarding my 2024 look,” Rinna remarked. She recalled knowing she didn’t like the outcome. “Oh my god. It was truly embarrassing because I realized how terrible it looked,” she admitted.

Melanie Griffith

Melanie Griffith shared that she was initially unaware of how far her cosmetic enhancements had gone until others began to comment.

“I didn’t realize the extent until people started saying, ‘Oh my god, what has she done?!'” Griffith shared with Net-a-Porter, according to USA Today in 2017. The remarks prompted her to consult a different doctor.

Before

Griffith is pictured in 1995, years before she publicly reflected on cosmetic work and the criticism she later received over her appearance. She eventually said those reactions prompted her to reconsider some of the work she had undergone.
Griffith is pictured in 1995, years before she publicly reflected on cosmetic work and the criticism she later received over her appearance. She eventually said those reactions prompted her to reconsider some of the work she had undergone.
Griffith has spoken openly about her history with cosmetic work and how her feelings about it changed over time. She later revealed that reactions to her appearance caused her to reassess some of the work she had received.
Griffith has spoken openly about her history with cosmetic work and how her feelings about it changed over time. She later revealed that reactions to her appearance caused her to reassess some of the work she had received.

“The comments hurt so much that I went to another doctor who began dissolving all the work that the previous doctor had done,” Griffith explained.

She succinctly articulated her goal for the reversal: “I hope I look more normal now.”

Griffith has also used her experiences with facial procedures to raise awareness about sun safety. In 2018, she posted a bare-faced selfie on Instagram showing a bandage on her nose post-treatment for basal cell skin cancer.

“I’m bandaged up again after undergoing dermabrasion, which was the final step to address the basal cell skin cancer that had been removed,” she shared.

She encouraged those spending time outdoors to “be cautious, utilize sunscreen, and get regular dermatologist check-ups. If you lack a dermatologist, seek one out or visit a local clinic for testing,” she urged.

2026

This 2026 photo of Griffith comes years after she revealed that she had unwanted cosmetic work reversed. Separate from her cosmetic treatments, she has also used her platform to encourage sun protection and regular skin checks.
This 2026 photo of Griffith comes years after she revealed that she had unwanted cosmetic work reversed. Separate from her cosmetic treatments, she has also used her platform to encourage sun protection and regular skin checks.
Years had passed since Griffith revealed that she had sought another doctor to reverse cosmetic work she no longer wanted. She said the process was intended to help her look more natural.
Years had passed since Griffith revealed that she had sought another doctor to reverse cosmetic work she no longer wanted. She said the process was intended to help her look more natural.

Ariana Grande quietly stopped her use of lip fillers and Botox years before openly discussing her reasons. In a September 2023 segment of Vogue’s “Beauty Secrets,” she candidly shared how frequently she once relied on both.

Before

Grande has spoken candidly about using lip filler and Botox earlier in her career. She later reflected on how her feelings about those cosmetic treatments changed over time.
Grande has spoken candidly about using lip filler and Botox earlier in her career. She later reflected on how her feelings about those cosmetic treatments changed over time.
Grande attended the 2020 Grammy Awards two years after the point she later identified as a turning point in her approach to cosmetic treatments.
Grande attended the 2020 Grammy Awards two years after the point she later identified as a turning point in her approach to cosmetic treatments.

“To be completely honest, I had a lot of lip filler and Botox over the years as a beauty enthusiast,” Grande explained. She further elaborated on her decision to stop. “I ceased in 2018 because I felt it was too much. I felt like I was retreating into hiding.”

2026

This 2026 photo of Grande comes eight years after she said she stopped getting lip filler and Botox. She has not said she had her filler dissolved, distinguishing her decision to stop the treatments from having them reversed.
This 2026 photo of Grande comes eight years after she said she stopped getting lip filler and Botox. She has not said she had her filler dissolved, distinguishing her decision to stop the treatments from having them reversed.
Grande is pictured at the 2026 AFI Awards. Her later comments about beauty have emphasized becoming more open about how her relationship with her appearance has evolved.
Grande is pictured at the 2026 AFI Awards. Her later comments about beauty have emphasized becoming more open about how her relationship with her appearance has evolved.

Yolanda Hadid

Yolanda Hadid used her significant birthday as an opportunity to reevaluate her cosmetic decisions. In a 2019 Instagram post, she celebrated returning to her natural self from 1964.

Before

Hadid is pictured in 2012, years before she publicly reflected on the beauty choices she had made while trying to meet expectations about how a woman should look.
Hadid is pictured in 2012, years before she publicly reflected on the beauty choices she had made while trying to meet expectations about how a woman should look.
Hadid has been candid about the cosmetic treatments and beauty practices she embraced earlier in her life. She later explained that many of those choices were influenced by the beauty standards she felt expected to meet.
Hadid has been candid about the cosmetic treatments and beauty practices she embraced earlier in her life. She later explained that many of those choices were influenced by the beauty standards she felt expected to meet.

Hadid expressed that she was finally living in a body free from “breast implants, fillers, botox, extensions” and other enhancements she had previously thought necessary to fit society’s standards of what a desirable woman should resemble.

“It took several years to undo the poor choices I made regarding my body before I discovered the liberation of embracing internal beauty and accepting myself as I am, without adhering to anyone else’s expectations,” she wrote.

Hadid also encouraged her followers to make informed choices and conduct thorough research prior to undergoing any procedures.

2026

By 2026, Hadid had spent years living without the fillers and Botox she previously discussed. She described those changes as part of a broader shift toward prioritizing her health and defining beauty on her own terms.
By 2026, Hadid had spent years living without the fillers and Botox she previously discussed. She described those changes as part of a broader shift toward prioritizing her health and defining beauty on her own terms.

“It is our responsibility to learn to appreciate ourselves and recognize our unique beauty at every stage of life as we navigate this journey known as ‘life,'” Hadid wrote. For her, the message transcends physical appearance: “Beauty holds no value without health.”

These narratives highlight how deeply personal decisions about appearance can spark public discussions within Hollywood. Ultimately, each celebrity found their own path forward based on their individual terms.