These 5 Celebrities Were Bullied for Their Looks – Look at Them Now
These people are ample proof that children aren't smart after all.
Contrary to popular belief, childhood and teenage years aren't always the best time of one's life. There are plenty of reasons for this – from being helpless and dependent to being subject to constant peer pressure and, sadly, bullying. With that in mind, it's not surprising that many people are happiest when they grow up and actually achieve something. Celebrities are no exception.
While actors, musicians, models, and TV personalities are celebrated and revered today, some of them weren't so popular with their peers back in the day. For example, these five A-listers are known to have been bullied in school.
5. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
One of the most famous Victoria's Secret Angels wasn't keen on going to school due to the constant bullying she faced from her classmates. From her plump lips to her tiny breasts, Rosie's classmates found fault with everything about her. Luckily, Huntington-Whiteley didn't succumb to the hateful comments about her appearance, went on to have a successful modeling and acting career, was voted one of the sexiest women in the world, and is now happily married to Jason Statham himself.
4. Liv Tyler
The actress who portrayed the divine-looking Arwen Evenstar in the Lord of the Rings franchise wasn't the most popular kid in school. Liv was called all sorts of names, which caused her some self-esteem issues. Nevertheless, she persevered and went on to achieve amazing success, proving her bullies wrong.
3. Irina Shayk
Born to inter-ethnic parents in a small town in Soviet Russia, Irina was constantly bullied at school, in part because of her unconventional looks. Her deep skin tone, plump lips and height were the main issues with her classmates. It's hard to believe that one of the 'sexiest women in the world' wasn't popular with the boys. Who's biting the dust now, I wonder?
2. Victoria Beckham
At the moment, Posh Spice is undeniably one of Britain's sex symbols. However, things were different when Victoria was a child. Shy and somewhat chubby, she was constantly bullied for her 'bad' looks and 'ugly' teeth. Although Beckham is now considered one of the world's most stylish women, she still doesn't smile much.
1. Julia Roberts
The Pretty Woman herself was often made fun of as a child. Long legs, a big mouth, and glasses didn't win her the favor of her peers, who called her all sorts of disgusting names. Naturally, Julia didn't think she was beautiful. Fortunately, she had the courage to become an actress and eventually won an Oscar.