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A look at Kate Beckinsale’s transformation after actress ripped Trolls

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She noted that people “react in different ways” to grief, but added that she uses the commentary around her appearance to appreciate how her parents raised her.

As for her critics, Beckinsale said, “For all the people who are bothered by me being too skinny or too whatever or not being what they expect me to be, I really wish you had parents like me.”

She concluded, “I absolutely refuse to become like you. And if that’s my parents’ legacy – that I would never do that to anyone – I’m so damn proud of it.”

RadarOnline.com can reveal the actress’s shocking transformation over the years.

1999

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Beckinsale at the premiere of ‘Brokedown Palace’ in 1999.

Beckinsale made a striking appearance at the premiere of her film The demolished palace in 1999.

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2001

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Just two years later, Beckinsale stunned at the My VH1 Awards.

Beckinsale’s beauty blossomed like the floral patterns on her figure-hugging dress at My VH1 Awards.

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2002

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The actress’s appearance has changed over the years.

For the Vanity fair Oscar party in 2002, the White out star wore a glamorous black dress with a flared skirt and a sheer bodice. She paired it with a black handbag for a more sophisticated look.

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2003

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The film star’s appearances in various film premieres have not gone unnoticed.

Beckinsale turned heads at the Los Angeles premiere of Underworld. She donned a figure-hugging white dress with a plunging neckline that exposed her skin. It complemented her small white feather handbag.

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2004

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Beckinsale stuns in tight dress at the world premiere of ‘Van Helsing.’

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2005

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Beckinsale wore glasses when he announced the nominations for the 2006 Golden Globe Awards.

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2006

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Beckinsale at the world premiere of ‘Underworld Evolution.’

For the world premiere of Evolution of the underworldBeckinsale opted for a black dress with a V-neck that emphasized her beautiful figure.

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2007

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Beckinsale took to the red carpet in a white sleeveless dress.

Beckinsale looked like a true goddess in a white sleeveless dress at the UK premiere of Die hard 4.0.

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2008

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The star was one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actresses.

Beckinsale made a striking entrance at the 14th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in a bright yellow tiered dress with a fitted bodice and flowing skirt.

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2009

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Beckinsale turned heads in a plum-colored dress.

The Total recall actress had all eyes on her at the 14th annual Critics Choice Awards. She attended the event in a strapless plum-colored dress that highlighted her cleavage.

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2010

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Beckinsale at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2010.

Beckinsale lit up the room with her beauty and joined in the fun Vanity fair Oscar party in 2010.

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2011

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The Hollywood star was all smiles at Comic-Con.

Beckinsale showed off her toned legs at the 2011 Comic-Con.

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2012

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Beckinsale made hearts beat faster at the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards.

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2013

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The series of beautiful gowns for Beckinsale continued at the LACMA 2013 Art + Film Gala.

Beckinsale showed off her figure in an embellished strapless dress at the LACMA 2013 Art + Film Gala.

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2014

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Beckinsale at another Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Beckinsale was the star of the evening at the 2014 Vanity fair Oscar party. She dazzled attendees as she walked the carpet in a statement dress with a high neckline, high slit and side cutouts.

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2015

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Beckinsale in tight black dress as he poses at an event in California.

At an event in California, Beckinsale dressed in a black, sparkly dress that flattered her curves.

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2016

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A year later, she opened her eyes at the Billboard Music Awards.

Beckinsale made a grand entrance at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards, putting her figure on full display in a white floor-length dress with a dramatic neckline and figure-hugging silhouette.

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2017

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Beckinsale at the London Critics’ Circle Film Awards.

Dressed in undeniable glamour, Beckinsale dazzled in her white jumpsuit at the 2017 London Critics’ Circle Film Awards.

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2018

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The ‘Brokedown Palace’ actress at the Porter’s Incredible Women Gala.

The mother-of-one showed off her bolder side when she wore a sheer dress to the Porter’s Incredible Women Gala 2018. The bold, statement dress was made from a shimmering fabric that matched her ankle-strap shoes.

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2019

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Beckinsale wears a dress with cutouts.

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2020

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Kate Beckinsale turned heads again at the 2020 Producers Guild Awards.

Beckinsale embraced her Gilded Age when she chose to wear an extravagant gold beaded jumpsuit to the 2020 Producers Guild Awards.

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2021

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Beckinsale on ‘The Suicide Squad.’

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2022

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The old actress at the Toronto International Film Festival.

The Everyone is fine actress nearly jumped out of her pink strapless dress while attending the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. She completed the look with a pair of black latex gloves.

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2023

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Beckinsale with transparent cutout.

Beckinsale brought undeniable star power to the 2023 Fashion Trust US Awards. At the time, she dropped jaws in a sheer floor-length gown with a sheer cutout and strategically placed accents to maintain modesty.

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January 2024

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Beckinsale beamed as she attended the 81st Golden Globe Awards.

Wearing a sparkling silver number, Beckinsale was impossible to ignore at the 81st Golden Globe Awards.

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May 2024

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After a hospital stay, Beckinsale attended the 2024 King’s Trust Gala.

She ruled the stage again at the 2024 King’s Trust Gala when she arrived in a dramatic dress with a sculptural silhouette and a thigh-high slit that revealed her toned leg.

Beckinsale attended the event following her hospitalization in March 2024.

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September 2024

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Beckinsale at the 81st Venice International Film Festival.

Beckinsale paraded her glamorous presence at the 81st Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy.

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March 2025

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Beckinsale appeared in a March 2020 selfie.

‘Back to work. I guess I could hide how happy I was to see @newmanstings,” Beckinsale captioned a photo setincluding a photo of herself in front of a makeup mirror.

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July 2025

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Beckinsale was criticized for painting her cat pink.

Beckinsale debuted a slimmer body in a July 2025 post on Instagram.

“Girls trip with my girls. This is not an accurate representation of what life is like now, but a brief and precious reprieve from other things for which I am extremely grateful x,” she says wrote.

Although her noticeable weight loss made headlines at the time, she was criticized for painting her cat pink. She later clarified that she used a “very gentle, non-toxic dye, specifically for animals, that does not cause any harm.”

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September 2025

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Beckinsale appeared thinner in this September 2025 post.

Amid mounting concerns about her weight loss, Beckinsale continued to pose confidently for the cameras to hit back at her critics.

In September 2025, she shared some photos from her trip to a park, which showed off her visibly slimmer appearance.

She wrote in the caption“Animals are generally far superior to humans. Except for the people in this video who I would happily die for… thank you to the New Forest for being a healing space the day after my mother’s funeral and thank you to the horses and donkeys for magically getting it.”

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January 2026

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The 52-year-old’s legs looked smaller in this latest selfie.

Beckinsale reminded her fans wear “whatever you want” as she shared the things she learned in a Jan. 4 post.

In a snap from the carousel, she showed off her body in a tiny white top and jeans, paired with platform boots.

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