From the Spotlight to Superstardom: 15 Biggest Celebrity Career Transformations Over the Years (7 of 8)

12. Will Smith

Smith started off as a teenage rapper who got thrown into the lead of a sitcom in spite of zero acting experience, a gamble that certainly paid off. With numerous successful films under his belt, Will Smith is now exploring new digital frontiers with his engaging social media presence, and showing off his impressive slapping abilities, proving that age is no barrier to reinvention.

13. Rihanna

Rihanna’s journey from an obscure Barbadian singer to a global icon is the epitome of a remarkable transformation. She evolved from a pop star to a business mogul, extending her influence beyond music to the worlds of beauty and fashion. Her makeup brand, Fenty Beauty, revolutionized the industry with its inclusivity, and she broke barriers by becoming the first woman of color to lead a luxury fashion house under LVMH with her brand, Fenty. Worth $1.7 billion, Rihanna is America’s youngest self-made billionaire.