How Iconic Celebrities Would Look Like with Thin Eyebrows — Unexpected Photos

Eyebrows are the unsung heroes of facial expression, subtle architects of our looks, and silent commentators on the ever-changing beauty trends. They’ve changed dramatically through the decades, from the pencil-thin arches in the 1920s to the full brows popular since the 2010s.

Today, thick, well-shaped eyebrows are in vogue, endorsed by celebrities and influencers. But it’s interesting to imagine how current stars would look with thin eyebrows. What if Angelina Jolie, Beyoncé, or Serena Williams sported the styles of the Roaring Twenties?

We take a fun dive into this idea by digitally altering images of well-known celebrities. We tweak their eyebrows to be thinner, showing how this small change could give them a completely different appearance.

Angelina Jolie’s Ethereal Transformation

Known for her striking features and bold, arched brows, Angelina Jolie’s eyebrows have changed gradually with the trends. In the early 2000s, her eyebrows were known for their thin and sculpted look.

Although her eyebrows remained thin most of the time, she often styled them, filling them and giving them a sharp, angular look. These eyebrow styles were part of the beauty trends of the time and contributed to her signature look.

Now, Jolie has embraced the trends of the 2010s, sporting full, natural-looking eyebrows. But what if we softened those famous arches into a slender curve? The transformation reveals a gentler, almost ethereal version of the star that harks back to Hollywood’s golden era.

Meghan Fox’s Vintage Appeal

Meghan Fox has experimented with her look numerous times but always returns to her signature well-defined, arched eyebrows. In 2003, Fox embraced the beauty trends of the early 2000s.

Her eyebrows were thin and sculpted, often filled in and styled with a sharp, angular look. This style was quite striking, especially when paired with her naturally brown hair dyed black and matching black eyeliner.

By 2005, Fox’s eyebrows had evolved. She showed off her freckles with an all-natural look, and her eyebrows appeared fuller and softer. She mastered her sultry stare with the help of a minimalistic eye makeup look.

In our experiment, Fox’s traditionally fuller brows are thinned out, presenting a softer and less intense expression. This more vintage appearance brings focus to her other facial features. It proves that even a slight change can dramatically alter our looks.

Serena Williams: Gentle Brows, Bold spirit

As an athlete, Serena Williams often sports a natural and functional look, but her thick eyebrows always stand out, emphasizing her determined expressions.

Williams is known for her natural and confident look, but she has occasionally showcased perfectly groomed brows. However, she remains most comfortable with her natural look.

The edited thin brows give her a completely different aura—less fierce but equally intriguing, showcasing a gentler side of Serena that we’re not used to seeing on the tennis court.

Audrey Hepburn’s Timeless Elegance: A Brow Too Bold?

Audrey Hepburn, a timeless icon of style and elegance, has had a significant influence on beauty trends, including eyebrow styles. Her eyebrows have seen a fascinating evolution over the years, reflecting the changing beauty standards of the times.

At one point, Hepburn had thick, natural brows, unlike the thin brows of that era. Her bold brows became her trademark, inspiring a new eyebrow trend.

Later, Hepburn chose the modern brow, now popular among celebrities. These brows are well-shaped and defined, enhancing the face without being too much. Hepburn’s switch to this style showed she could stay stylish through changing trends.

Finally, Hepburn’s brows became a key part of her look. They were thick and dark near her nose, getting thinner towards the edges. This style made her eyes stand out.

In this exploration, we have thinned her eyebrows to match the standards of her era. The result maintains her grace but with a twist that might have fit right in with contemporary runway trends.

Victoria Beckham’s Chic Evolution

Fashion icon Victoria Beckham knows how to make a statement, whether with a posh dress or sharp eyebrows. In 1997, Beckham sported well-groomed eyebrows, thicker towards the center of her face, but plucked thin towards the ends.

By the year 2000, her eyebrows had started to evolve and were now plucked thinner. However, over time, she has embraced a more natural, fuller brow look

With thinner eyebrows, her sharp and chic demeanor takes on a new dimension. In the parallel universe, Posh Spice embraces a different side of the ’90s beauty trends that’s less about Girl Power and more about understated chic.

Beyoncé: A Softer Side of Sasha Fierce

Beyoncé’s full, well-groomed eyebrows are as iconic as her music. In the late 90s, Beyoncé, like many others, embraced the trend of thin eyebrows. This was a time when minimalism and grunge aesthetics were dominating fashion, which in turn heavily influenced beauty trends like thin brows.

The thin eyebrow look was quite popular among celebrities and was seen as a statement of style and elegance. Beyoncé’s eyebrows during this period were carefully groomed to achieve this thin, sleek look.

Thinning her brows softens her expressions, offering a new perspective on her versatile beauty. The transformation is unexpected and shows a different facet of Queen Bey’s iconic look.

Cara Delevingne’s Subdued Look

Cara Delevingne arguably brought back the full-brow look that has dominated the beauty scene for the past decade. In her early career, Delevingne’s eyebrows were noticeably thicker and more prominent than the thin, highly groomed brows that were popular at the time.

As her career progressed, Cara’s eyebrows remained thick but became more defined and shaped, striking a balance between natural and groomed. Her natural, bushy brows set her apart in the fashion industry and quickly became her trademark.

This look has been dubbed the power brow and is characterized by full, dark brows that are well-defined but not overly manicured. In recent years, Cara has maintained her signature brow, but with a slightly softer and more natural look.

But what if she had gone the other way? Seeing her with thin eyebrows is almost shocking, as the transformation undeniably softens her trademark edgy look.

Meghan Markle’s Royal Retro

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, always appears impeccably groomed with subtly defined eyebrows. In her early Hollywood days, around 2006, Markle was a victim of the over-plucking era, rocking a much thinner, heavily angled brow.

During her early “Suits” days, her brows evolved but were slimmer towards the ends. But as she grew into her role as Rachel Zane, Markle began to embrace the power of the fuller brow. She put down the tweezers and started to wear her brows much thicker and fuller.

These changes, even though subtle, make a world of difference to her face. Since becoming a royal, Meghan has once again refined her brows, opting for a more natural, perfectly-polished look.

The thinner brows give her a retro look that recalls a bygone era of Hollywood glamor. We see a Meghan who could have stepped right out of a 1920s royal portrait, blending aristocratic poise with flapper boldness.

Amal Clooney: Elegance Redesigned

Known for her sophisticated style, Amal Clooney’s thinner brows from the digital experiment present a less defined, softer focus, diverting somewhat from her sharp, professional public persona.

Gwen Stefani: From Punk Rock to Classic Cool

Rock star Gwen Stefani is no stranger to bold beauty experiments, and her brows have seen it all, from punk to glam. In 1996, Stefani was sporting thin brows, a hot trend at the time. She often enhanced her look with a decorative element between her brows.

By 1998, Stefani’s brows were a bit fuller, but still slim. She kept the adornment and added more decorations around her brows and eyes, down to her cheeks. This bold look became part of her signature style.

In 2000, Stefani returned to the pencil-thin brow look. This was a common trend in the late 90s and early 2000s, and Stefani was no exception. Her thin brows were a signature part of her look during this period.

The thin brows edit adds a nostalgic vibe to her look, taking us back to her early days in the music industry. The edited picture transports us to a Stefani who might have fronted a new wave band, her gaze cutting through the smoky haze of an underground club.

Elizabeth Taylor’s Captivating Allure

The legendary Elizabeth Taylor, with her thick, dark eyebrows, always conveyed a sense of drama and depth. In 1944, Taylor was a young actress with thick, dark eyebrows that stood out, giving her eyes intensity.

For the 1963 film “Cleopatra,” Taylor’s brows were styled to match the dramatic look of the ancient Egyptian queen. They were still thick but had a more stylized shape, thanks to makeup and possibly a wig, which was typical for historical movies back then.

By redesigning them to be thinner, we explore a softer side of Taylor, suggesting a less intense but equally captivating allure.

This visual journey not only entertains but also subtly discusses how small changes, like eyebrow thickness, play a crucial role in shaping our facial expressions and defining beauty trends. Eyebrows do more than frame the face; they tell a story of the era, personal style, and even societal standards.