We Recreated 12 Old Hollywood Icons as Modern Celebrities — and the Results Are Striking

Beauty ideals never stand still — they evolve with every generation. When we look back at the glamorous stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, it’s impossible not to notice how different their timeless elegance feels compared to today’s beauty standards. That curiosity led us to imagine how these legendary actresses might look if they had been born in the modern era.

1. Marilyn Monroe

2. Ingrid Bergman

3. Judy Garland

4. Audrey Hepburn

5. Anne Baxter

6. Katharine Hepburn

7. Gene Tierney

8. Sophia Loren

9. Debbie Reynolds

10. Sylvia Sidney

11. Shirley Temple

12. Rita Hayworth

Don’t miss our other article, where we reimagined celebrities with completely different eyebrows — and the transformations are truly striking.