45 Celeb Transformations that Show How Much They’ve Aged from Age 30 to 40

Still seemingly ageless at 53, Paul Rudd looks just as boyish and young as ever before. The Antman star swears that the key to looking youthful and like an action figure is quite counter-intuitive.

Sleep. Prioritizing sleep is apparently the key to looking lively and young. Sure, exercise and skincare regimens have their time and place, but there’s nothing that catching some Z’s can’t fix! Can we get an “amen”?

Do we like the long hair? Do we not? Either way, it’s stuck around and stood the test of time. At age 57, Pitt still looks like he’s in his prime, and we aren’t complaining. Brad Pitt will always look like an action figure.

Whether it’s simple skincare or his luscious locks, Brad seems to be free from any evidence of surgical procedures to keep his skin looking youthful and his age appearing young. Pitt has simply figured out what works for him, and we couldn’t agree more.

Aging hasn’t necessarily done Prince William dirty, but it sure has done a number to his hair. Showing signs of hair loss at age 20, the royal family member didn’t stand a chance against time when it came to styling his hair.

A lot can happen in 10 years, and the transition from his 30s to 40s for Prince William has been one leading up to a pretty monumental future change: becoming king. He takes on these limbo years as he learns the ropes of perhaps soon being king.

While we’re loving the Seth Rogen gone-gray, we love his advocacy for age-related illnesses even more. From advocacy for dementia to Alzheimer’s, Rogan has shared that “aging is a natural thing” and “you shouldn’t have to be rich to navigate it.”

Even though Rogen is over ten years younger than the seemingly ageless Paul Rudd, we’ve got to say that Rogen has aged beautifully. The salt and pepper look works for him, and that’s no joke. We’re excited for lots of laughs from this guy in the coming years!

Now hovering around 55 years old, Keanu Reeves seems to get better with age — and not just his looks. Starting his stardom in the late 1980s, this Canadian actor doesn’t show any signs of slowing down any time soon.

More popular now than ever before, Reeves has shined bright behind the curtain just as much as he has on stage. As one of the most wholesome actors in Hollywood, Reeves is charitable with his money and time, giving freely to everyday people. Maybe his care and generosity keep this fine actor and his personality young.

Aging as a woman is not easy, especially when you’re held under a microscope like many Hollywood personalities. On her show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, she discussed with Lauren Graham the pressures that women have to remain looking youthful and how anti-aging regimens are praised.

Standing up for the wrinkles that grow in number with time, Clarkson shared that wrinkles are to be proud of — not everyone has the opportunity to live to the age of wrinkling and aching backs in the morning. It’s an honor to age, and that’s what should be celebrated. Preach it, girl!

Now this is a woman whose life has changed drastically in the past ten years. From jobbing actress to a member of the royal family, Markle’s life now is unrecognizable compared to her 30-year-old self.

Parent to two children and married to Prince Harry — who would’ve thought that this unsuspecting beauty that used to open suitcases on Deal or No Deal would now be producing TV, podcasts, and film pieces while being part of the royal family? That’s a life flip!

Now pushing 60, Tom Cruise is still acting and looking like he belongs on a fighter jet! Dedicated to a strict nutrition and training plan regimen, Cruise keeps his youthful appearance and shows no sign of slowing down.

Ages 30 to 40 were jam-packed for Cruise; from failed marriages to high-grossing films, this actor and producer has found ways to stay busy and handsome throughout his entire career.

Still showing off her curves and strutting her stuff, Kimmy K hasn’t seemed to age one bit! Kardashian has sworn up and down that she hasn’t dabbled in Botox but has turned to a couple of alternative methods.

Kardashian uses light therapy and lasers to keep her youthful skin looking glowy and dewy, and clearly, it’s working. As for her hourglass silhouette, plastic surgery has kept things nipped and tucked.

Honestly, Oprah’s style, voice, and presence have just been enhanced with age. With her mindset that growing older is a blessing, we can’t argue. She’s nearing 70 years of age, and you’d never guess it.

It was in her 30s that Oprah really became a cultural icon, and nothing has slowed her down since her show became syndicated at age 32. Now, Oprah is worth $3 billion and is among America’s richest self-made women. Aging has done her well, to say the least.

One of the best actresses of her generation, Meryl Streep, has been a Hollywood legend for decades and is still just as versatile as ever. Streep’s ageless beauty is classic and has only made her career flourish.

Winning her first Oscar at age 30, her 30s were nothing short of a reflection of her entire acting career overflowing with excellence. And look at that gorgeous glow-up, wouldn’t you? She really seems to have come into her own between these two photos.

Kate Middleton just has that classic, timeless beauty, doesn’t she? With a flawless complexion and daily routine fit for royalty, Kate makes aging look easy.

Kate has shared before in interviews that simple things like getting enough sleep and having an exercise routine are great ways to support your body’s natural rhythms and stay holistically healthy. Whatever you’re doing, Kate, it’s working!

They say that you’re supposed to shrink as you grow older; that certainly isn’t the case for Dolly’s hair! Keeping her chin up and her hair even higher, Dolly is still looking like a classic Southern Belle at age 77.

Her 10-year transformation from her 30s to her 40s is pretty spot-on for the rest of her career. Honestly, she still looks pretty similar now to how she did when she hit the scene at age 19 (with a bit of help).

Cameron Diaz has always been an icon of natural beauty, which only helped her become a Hollywood star, along with her immense talent. Now mostly retired from acting, we’re still in awe of her Hollywood career and big film appearances.

It sure does seem that her beauty hasn’t faded with age. Perhaps the opposite even; we mean, look at those arms! We’re cheering her on, no matter what life stage she’s in — motherhood or acting.

Now 76 and counting, Elton John has had a tight grip on the heart of the world and still remains an icon. The ’80s were a prime time in his career between ages 30 and 40, developing music videos and creating outlandish stage outfits for performances.

It was also in the ’80s that many of his hit singles and albums made their debut and created enormous career success for Elton John. His style remained unorthodox, but then again, when was it not?

Still sporting his big, cheeky smile and massively oversized sports coat, Jim Carrey didn’t age one bit between his 30s and 40s. Now thriving in his 60s, this actor, producer, and comedian is looking to the retirement horizon.

Although it’s hard to imagine this energetic screen presence turning out the lights on his Hollywood career, we’ll remember his knee-slapping comedy and iconic look for years to come.

This actress has stood the test of time and doesn’t seem to have aged even a wrinkle between her 30 and 40-year birthday. A few years back, Dunst opened up about the hardships of female actors in their 30s.

According to Dunst, the 30-to-40-year-old era is tough for women because you’re too old to play the young girl but not old enough to play roles that are more mature. Roles for women in their 30s and 40s are scarce, but that hasn’t stopped Dunst’s career, and we’re all the better for it.

Cher will always be Cher, and that’s all that matters. Would any other 40-year-old woman be brave enough to rock a low — and we mean low — waisted getup like that? WE don’t think so! Now 77 years old, Cher is an icon and always will be.

Coined as the “Goddess of Pop,” we can see why. As a woman fighting for autonomy in a male-dominated industry, Cher has brought a voice to important issues that apply to celebs everywhere.

The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll changed the music industry and was a heartthrob to women all across the nation. Looking at him at age 30, it’s easy to see why. He shook, rattled, and rolled his way to the top, and his 30s were only part of the fun.

Too bad it was only two years after the second picture was taken that Elvis passed away of a heart attack, ending an era in music like never before. Elvis’ memory and impact on the music industry live on even today.

Getting her career started on Broadway at age 19, Barbra Streisand wasted no time making herself known. Now hovering over age 80, she’s still an icon in Hollywood culture and always will be.

Streisand, even now, is a beauty to behold, and her 30s to 40s transformation is no different. With those gorgeous eyes and spunky style, what is there not to love?

Now nearing 83 years old, Al Pacino isn’t as young as he once was. His transformation from 30 to 40 years old was subtle, but those years for his career weren’t. His appearance in The Godfather in 1972, when he was 32 years old, really put him on the map.

Even in 2019, when Pacino was a whopping 79 years old, he was still acting in his late-career film The Irishman. We guess you can’t ever take the actor out of the man, even when he’s in his later decades.

The only difference between these two pictures spaced 10 years apart is that Shakira became a family woman, and we love it! With 20 years in the music world and currently making age 45 look good, Shakira ages with stunning beauty.

Of course, Shakira is able to afford the luxuries of plastic surgery. But things like diet regimens and dance-based exercise routines keep Shakira in shape to take on the stage and move it.

From the iconic mustache he had during his 30s to his TV and film roles that were sprinkled between these two pictures, Denzel is a Hollywood legend that never fails to impress. His acting career really took off just before he turned 30 through his appearance in St. Elsewhere.

This handsome jewel of Hollywood won an Academy Award between his 30s and 40s, too. So, although his physical appearance didn’t seem to change much between his 30-year-old and 40-year-old photo, his career sure did hit an upgrade.

Does Julie Andrews ever get less perfect over time? Nope. And these two pictures are the proof in the pudding. Julie Andrews is the classic, timeless kind of beautiful that makes you want to just spend a day with her and soak every moment in.

Now 87 years old and one of the last actresses from Hollywood’s Golden Age, none of us are ready to let her go. Until then, we’ll keep singing her praises on high!

Bringing his soul and swagger from the stage to the screen, Lenny Kravitz has made his impression in both the rock and funk music scenes and acting. As a style icon, amazing vocalist, and stunning guitarist — is there anything this guy can’t do?

Winning four consecutive Grammy Awards in his 30s, it’s safe to say that the man in the picture on the right is vastly different from that on the left. Some of his best music was crafted during that time, and we’re still the better for it!

Honestly, Springsteen looks even younger and more lively in the right snapshot than in the left, doesn’t he? Is reverse aging a thing?? The ’80s — the stretch of time between these two photos — was full of Springsteen’s most popular songs and roaring stage presence.

Those who’ve been to a Springsteen concert know that it’s like no other, and these photos seem to support that. Sweat, muscle tanks, headbands, and all — Springsteen changed the music world forever in his 30s.

Friends star Courtney Cox still has that special place in our hearts for TV characters that you just want to be friends with in real life. She truly has and always will look amazing. She has, however, opened up about her use of fillers and injections that she’d used to chase youth.

While she’s admitted that some of her procedures to keep up a youthful appearance have looked strange in the past, she’s since gotten more comfortable with the natural aging process and has felt happier removing all of the procedures and anti-aging efforts from her life.

It’s a toss-up whether Nicolas Cage has aged well or not, but in his 30s and 40s, he sure was still a real (National) Treasure. In his 30s, Cage acted in some very dynamic roles, capping off his first year in his 40s with National Treasure — one of his most recognizable films.

Many of his best acting moments occurred between the ages of 30 and 40, and his cheekbones and piercing blue eyes are only part of what made that period of his acting career great. We’re forever enamored by this enigmatic actor and all that he’s brought to Hollywood!

We all know that Pharrell Williams doesn’t age. Look no further than these two pictures as proof. Could he be immortal… maybe? Is he a vampire… possibly?

Pharrell has revealed in interviews regarding his seemingly impossible ability to not age that there are only a couple of secrets. Exfoliate like a madman. Drink water. Seems easy enough to get skin like that!

Still rocking that funky fashion, the iconic blond, and the bold makeup look, Christina Aguilera is a showstopper in more ways than one. This “Voice of a Generation” has a powerful voice that shakes your soul, and she’s still killing it into her 40s!

We’ve come a long way since her crazy braids and funky hair colors. Her 30s were marked with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, judging on The Voice, and pregnancy. What a career. What a life. And what a voice that shapes music still, even today!

Sandra Bullock is a gorgeous woman and is ever-flawless in our books. However, this actress just can’t seem to escape plastic surgery rumors. We believe that she can do whatever she wishes (and she’s got the pocketbook to do so as one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood)!

This rom-com and thriller star has always been a beauty and one of the faces of Hollywood that we can’t ever forget. At age 58, she’s still as jaw-droppingly gorgeous as ever, and we’re excited to see what’s on her agenda next!

With a diverse career and a couple of romantic relationships between these two photos, Channing Tatum will always and forever be a heartthrob, and you can’t deny it. We’ll say that we’re glad that his unfortunate choice of facial hair ended sometime between these two photos.

From Magic Mike to The Lost City and everything in between, Channing Tatum’s career in his 30s was nothing short of full of hits. The real question is: can we expect any more dancing roles in the coming years, or is that in the past?

Due to having the voice of an angel and being one of the world’s best-selling musical artists, Justin Timberlake is one of those celebrities that feels forever young. With a few movies and several hit singles during his 30s, the JT in the left picture isn’t the same as the one on the right.

Between ages 30 and 40, Timberlake enhanced his music career, took on acting to new heights, got married, and had a couple of rough patches in his 16-year relationship with his wife, Jessica Biel.

Now 51 years old, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. With movie after movie, ranging from children’s flicks to action films, and a wrestling career in his back pocket, the Rock does it all and makes aging look good.

The Rock’s 30s were packed to the brim with the end of his wrestling career and the beginning of his career in acting. And through it all, a devastating divorce. We love Dwayne Johnson and always will. What’s next for this Hollywood hottie?

These pictures very well could have been taken minutes apart, are we right? Aside from the haircut and an outfit change, it doesn’t seem that Jake Gyllenhall has changed at all between ages 30 and 40.

With a few movies sprinkled throughout the past couple of years and a brief relationship with Taylor Swift, Jake has had some big moments in his 30s. Maybe we’ll see this guy on the big screen a bit more in the coming decade.

Amy Schumer has been very candid on the subject of aging in Hollywood, and we’re here for it. Honestly, she’s killing it as she adds numbers to her age! Schumer has always been confident and knows how to have fun — even in Hollywood.

Although she takes taking care of her body seriously, Schumer admits that gentle, lowkey self-care is still that. Care. Throwing in a glass of vino or two or choosing a slow SoulCycle over an intense HIIT workout doesn’t make her less beautiful. We couldn’t agree more!

For Sarah Jessica Parker, her 30s were some of her most thrilling years with total classic rom-coms that you reach for every girl’s night, like Sex and the City and Failure to Launch. SJP has a way of making every age look better than the last.

As this celeb is soon approaching her 50s, she’s not shied away from dressing and looking in a way that makes her feel good and confident. We all need a little SJP reminder like this sometimes!

Jennifer Aniston is every woman’s reminder that you can grow older and still look amazing. We mean, who doesn’t want to look like Jennifer Aniston?! Although her significant others have changed, her significance has not.

As a gorgeous actress, producer, business owner, and spokeswoman, we all admire how Aniston has aged and what she stands for. At age 54, the woman is still acting and doing a dang good job at it. Always cheering on our Aniston girl!

Most notable from his stardom in Aquaman, Jason Momoa is an absolute hunk, to say the least. Self-coined as an “aging superhero,” there’s nothing about Momoa that doesn’t translate to being a picture-perfect superhero.

While Momoa claims to be feeling the aches and pains of growing older, it’s hard to believe that a guy like him could ever age. With his perfect hair and his action-figure physique, it’s no wonder he’s cast as a shirtless hero.

Jessica Simpson has been a celebrity icon for decades. No one really knows where her celebrity presence originated. This singer-actress has since developed her own clothing line and, as of late, seems to be aging backward?!

With a 100-pound weight loss and anti-aging treatments up her sleeve, the past few years have been incredibly transformational. Now feeling more confident than ever, we’re excited for whatever her 40s may bring.

J.Lo truly just looks better and better with age. How? Good question. But J.Lo has a way of making the impossible possible. Not only is J.Lo an actress that we admire, but she can take on the stage as a singer and dancer, too.

We all wish that we could shake it like J.Lo, right?! At age 53, she’s still rocking the stage outfits that take our breath away and show off how fit she is. She doesn’t show any signs of slowing down, and we aren’t complaining. J.Lo forever!

This iconic actor’s look has come a long way since Grease. As of late, seems to be getting better with time. Between the big 3-0 and even bigger 4-0, Travolta had a few film hits that advanced his career and resume.

In terms of looks, there’s no one that quite has the remarkable features that make John Travolta, well, John Travolta. That chin. Those eyes. He’s forever ingrained into the fabric of Hollywood faces.

It’s been ten years between the photo on the left and the photo on the right. The only difference that we see, though, is an elegant glow-up. It leveled up Paltrow from a woman to a superwoman. And we’re all about it.

With all of her fun holistic health regimens and approach to living a healthy lifestyle with a strong body, it’s no wonder that she’s looking as flawless as ever, kicking off her 50s. From her Iron Man appearance to founding her own company, Gwyneth is a boss lady, and we love it!

Clearly, Idris Elba only gets more handsome with time. We’re looking forward to seeing his face around Hollywood for years to come. This English actor has brought his mesmerizing voice and gorgeous features to our screens at home, and we aren’t complaining.

It doesn’t seem that age has slowed down Elba even the slightest bit. Now entering his 50s, we’re ready to welcome the salt and pepper and other beautiful features that make Idris Elba the handsome Hollywood legend he is.

Capping off his 30s with the legendary film Deadpool, Ryan Reynolds has been the talk of the town ever since. From his knee-slapping humor to his good looks and fun-to-follow commentary, Reynolds brings that perfect balance that Hollywood needs.

Ryan Reynolds is a tall glass of water, so it only makes sense that his wife is just as gorgeous… Okay, maybe she’s more gorgeous than he is, which seems impossible, but it’s true. This is the picture-perfect couple with a sweet love story that all of us dream of, isn’t it?