Some celebrities become so closely associated with a particular image that it’s hard to imagine them doing anything else. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, they change direction completely. Actors become musicians, pop stars turn into serious performers, and people who once built their careers around one type of entertainment find success in something nobody expected. Not every reinvention works, but the ones that do can completely change how audiences see someone. These celebrities took some pretty big risks with their careers, appearances, or public personas, and managed to make people look at them in a whole new way.IMDbRobert Downey Jr.After years of personal struggles and career setbacks, Downey rebuilt his Hollywood career with Iron Man (2008), eventually becoming one of the biggest stars in the world.cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "106e33c0-3911-473c-b599-b1426db57530",}).render("0270c398a82f44f49c23c16122516796");});IMDbMiley CyrusAfter becoming famous as Disney’s Hannah Montana, Cyrus completely changed her image, embracing a more provocative pop sound and a very different public persona.IMDbLady GagaKnown for outrageous outfits and theatrical performances early in her career, Gaga showed a different side through jazz collaborations with Tony Bennett and her leading role in A Star Is Born (2018).IMDbMatthew McConaugheyAfter years of starring in romantic comedies, McConaughey deliberately stepped away from those roles and returned with acclaimed performances in Dallas Buyers Club (2013) and True Detective (2014).IMDbSnoop DoggThe rapper who built his reputation with gangsta rap eventually became a mainstream entertainment personality, appearing in cooking shows, commercials, sports broadcasts, and family friendly projects.IMDbDrew BarrymoreAfter becoming a child star, Barrymore overcame a difficult adolescence and rebuilt her career as a successful actress, producer, talk show host, and entrepreneur.IMDbJustin TimberlakeTimberlake moved beyond his boy band image with Justified (2002), establishing himself as a successful solo artist before building a parallel acting career.IMDbJamie FoxxInitially known for sketch comedy on In Living Color, Foxx reinvented himself as a dramatic actor and musician, eventually winning an Academy Award for Ray (2004).IMDbGwen StefaniAfter finding fame as the lead singer of No Doubt, Stefani launched a successful solo pop career with a completely different sound and visual identity.IMDbJared LetoWhile already known as an actor, Leto built an entirely separate identity as the frontman of Thirty Seconds to Mars, proving he could command attention in music as well as film.IMDbRihannaRihanna started as a pop singer before building Fenty Beauty into a major cosmetics business, becoming one of the most influential entrepreneurs in the beauty industry.IMDbDwayne JohnsonAfter becoming a wrestling superstar known as The Rock, Johnson successfully transitioned into Hollywood, eventually becoming one of the industry’s highest paid actors.IMDbMegan FoxFollowing her breakout role in Transformers (2007), Fox stepped away from major Hollywood productions for a period before returning with projects that embraced her more unconventional public image.IMDbKeshaAfter beginning her career with party anthems and a deliberately messy pop persona, Kesha shifted toward more personal songwriting and a different musical identity with Rainbow (2017).IMDbKeanu ReevesAfter years as a Hollywood action star, Reeves experienced another career resurgence with John Wick (2014), while his low key personality and charitable reputation also transformed his public image.The post 15 Celebrities Who Completely Reinvented Themselves appeared first on Den of Geek.