31 celebrities who ditched makeup in 2020

Amanda KrauseOct 31, 2020, 17:28 IST

The photo was the first no-makeup selfie Demi Lovato had shared in years.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images and Demi Lovato/Instagram

2020 has been a stressful year, even for celebrities.
To help relax, many Hollywood stars temporarily ditched makeup at some point.
Kelly Clarkson filmed herself singing while barefaced, and Katy Perry used a no-makeup selfie to show how her style changed while social distancing.
Keke Palmer, on the other hand, used a photo of her natural skin to talk about acne, and Tia Mowry wore no cosmetics while showcasing her growing hair.

Makeup took a backseat this year as people social distanced, wore face masks, and focused on getting through the stress of 2020.

And celebrities are no different. Since January, numerous Hollywood stars have shared photos and videos of themselves sans foundation, lipstick, and more. Some celebrities ditched makeup to give their skin a break while staying home during the pandemic. Others showed their bare skin while prepping for events and working on their skin care.

Here's a look at some of the stars who gave fans a glimpse at their natural beauty in 2020.

Rita Wilson kicked off 2020 with a no-makeup selfie.

Rita Wilson only had an hour to do her hair and makeup for the 2020 Golden Globes. David Crotty/Getty Images and Rita Wilson/Instagram

Rihanna seemingly ditched most makeup products the next day.

Rihanna does appear to be wearing a lip product in her selfie. Charles Platiau/Reuters and Rihanna/Instagram

Vanessa Hudgens braved a snowstorm while wearing a giant coat and no makeup.

She also tied her hair back into a ponytail while playing in the snow. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP and Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram

One of Lady Gaga's most natural looks this year included bleached eyebrows.

Lady Gaga did seemingly wear some lip gloss with her no-makeup look. Mario Anzuoni/Reuters and Lady Gaga/Instagram

Demi Lovato brought back her #NoMakeupMonday hashtag with a photo that showed off her freckles.

The photo was the first no-makeup selfie Demi Lovato had shared in years. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images and Demi Lovato/Instagram

Hilary Duff went barefaced while sharing her "mom makeup routine" with Vogue.

Hilary Duff with "mom makeup" (left), and the actress with no makeup (right). Vogue/YouTube

Kaley Cuoco did the same while hugging her dog.

Kaley Cuoco also tied her hair in a messy bun for the natural selfie. Amanda Edwards/Stringer/Getty Images and Kaley Cuoco/Instagram

Dakota Fanning wore no makeup and took her temperature to encourage people to stay home.

Dakota Fanning seemingly went without mascara, eyebrow gel, and more. Rich Polk/Stringer/Getty Images and Dakota Fanning/Instagram

Gabrielle Union glowed while posing with her husband Dwyane Wade outside.

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade have been married since 2014. Noam Galai/Stringer/Getty Images and Gabrielle Union/Instagram

Zoë Kravitz chose to forgo makeup while social distancing.

Zoë Kravitz seems to be a big fan of natural beauty. Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Getty Images and Zoë Kravitz/Instagram

Vanessa Williams celebrated her 57th birthday with a barefaced selfie.

Vanessa Williams looks equally stunning with and without makeup. John Lamparski/Stringer/Getty Images and Vanessa Williams/Instagram

Kelly Clarkson went for a natural look while covering a song by the late Kenny Rogers.

Kelly Clarkson can pull off both glamorous and laid-back looks. Tibrina Hobson/Stringer/Getty Images and Kelly Clarkson/Instagram

Ciara also went without makeup while staying home early this year.

Ciara and Russell Wilson have been married since 2016. Kevin Mazur/VF20/Getty Images and Ciara/Instagram

Katy Perry took a selfie that showed her glowing skin while "mid-quarantine."

Katy Perry also showed her growing brown roots in the natural selfie. Ryan Pierse/Getty Images and Katy Perry/Instagram

Like other celebrities this year, Nina Dobrev also posed with her dog for a no-makeup selfie.

Nina Dobrev also wore a blue coat and her hair in loose waves. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images and Nina Dobrev/Instagram

Kesha highlighted her freckles and asked for advice on "feeling normal" during the pandemic.

Kesha also showed a mullet-style haircut in the selfie. Steve Granitz /Getty Images and Kesha/Instagram

Helen Mirren took a barefaced photo while lounging at home — and the picture helped raise money for a good cause.

Helen Mirren says she took this selfie (right) "first thing in the morning." Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters and Helen Mirren/Instagram

Nikki Bella opened up about her pregnancy in a "no-filter post" that showed her with gray hairs and freckled skin.

Nikki Bella said on Instagram that it was "amazing" to be natural while pregnant. Birdie Thompson/MediaPunch/IPx/AP and Nikki Bella/Instagram

Salma Hayek posed without makeup while taking a dip in a pool.

Salma Hayek looks stunning with and without makeup. Salma Hayek/Instagram

Jessie J. showed her natural beauty with a selfie.

The musician also had her hair slicked back in the photo. zz/KGC-161/STAR MAX/IPx/AP and Jessie J./Instagram

Lady Gaga ditched makeup again while spending time outside in the summer

She also tied her blonde hair in an updo for the photo. Mario Anzuoni/Reuters and Lady Gaga/Instagram

Ariel Winter embraced her freckles to show off a new hair color.

In addition to ditching makeup, Ariel Winter also dyed her hair blonde this year. Arturo Holmes/Getty Images and Ariel Winter/Instagram

Jennifer Lopez woke up, put on a robe, and then shared a photo of her morning look.

Jennifer Lopez seemingly went without makeup for this casual selfie. Danny Moloshok/Reuters and Jennifer Lopez/Instagram

Kylie Jenner shared before-and-after selfies while doing her makeup.

Kylie Jenner's "before" photo was covered with a filter. Kylie Jenner/Instagram

Taraji P. Henson took a break from her red-carpet glam for a casual selfie.

Taraji P. Henson's red hair looked vibrant as ever in her selfie. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images and Taraji P. Henson/Instagram

Bethenny Frankel posted a no-makeup, no-filter photo to show "a realistic female image."

Bethenny Frankel also seemingly wore her natural hairstyle in the selfie. Gregg DeGuire/Stringer/Getty Images and Bethenny Frankel/Instagram

Selena Gomez showed her natural skin at the start of a Vogue makeup tutorial.

Selena Gomez used a mix of products from her brand and others to achieve this look. Vogue

Keke Palmer reflected on her journey to clear skin on Twitter.

Keke Palmer frequently gets real about her hair and skin online. Jeff Kravitz/MTV VMAs 2020/Getty Images and Keke Palmer/Twitter

Elle Fanning used Instagram to open up about having eczema on her face.

Elle Fanning said the redness on her eyelids is caused by eczema — not eye shadow. Rachel Murray/Stringer/Getty Images and Elle Fanning/Instagram

Jessica Biel got real about her skin and voting in the same Instagram post.

Jessica Biel kept her hair straight and simple for the natural photo. Jon Kopaloff/Stringer/Getty Images and Jessica Biel/Instagram

Tia Mowry celebrated her growing hair with a photo, and her no-makeup look was equally as stunning.

Tia Mowry also showed her gray hair in the photo. Tia Mowry/Instagram

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