A look inside Tara Reid’s shocking transformation after botched plastic surgery
Tara Reid’s appearance has been in the spotlight for most of her career, and now it is RadarOnline.com can reveal her shocking transformation in photos.
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1999
Tara Reid has shown a dramatic transformation since her debut.
Reid looked bubbly and cute at an event in 1999.
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2000
Tara Reid famously played the role of Vicky in the ‘American Pie’ film series.
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2001
She started her career as a child star.
The American pie actress showed off her slim body in a white cropped T-shirt and low-rise jeans. She dressed up with a hat, a black handbag and wedges.
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2002
After appearing on several TV shows as a teen star, Tara Reid transitioned to the big screen.
At the 2002 GQ Men of the Year Awards, Reid stunned in a light-colored top with a sheer design, a black mini skirt, black tights and black high heels.
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2003
Her popular films include ‘The Big Lebowski’, ‘Cruel Intentions’, ‘Incubus’ and ‘Josie and the Pussycats’.
Natural beauty! Reid stole the show at the 2003 MTV Movie Awards in a loose-fitting black dress and strappy heels. She opted for a pompadour hairstyle that highlighted her beauty.
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2004
While enjoying her success, Tara Reid also addressed plastic surgery rumors.
Reid looked fierce in a red satin pantsuit at the 2004 Billboard Music Awards.
That year, she underwent breast augmentation and gastric liposuction, which ultimately led to a botched joint procedure.
“I had body contouring, but it all went wrong. My stomach became the most wrinkly, bulging thing,” she said after seeing the devastating results.
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2005
Fans speculated that she underwent plastic surgery due to the dramatic changes in her appearance.
The Josie and the Pussycats star graced the red carpet of the 10th annual Critics’ Choice Awards in a champagne-colored dress with a plunging neckline.
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2006
Tara Reid underwent breast enlargement and liposuction in 2004.
Reid was present at the Black Christmas premiered in Los Angeles, California, in 2006. For the event, she donned a bedazzled floor-length dress with a sheer overlay to match her blonde hair.
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2007
The failed joint procedure led to online bullying.
The Great Lebowski star highlighted her slim figure in a magenta strapless dress at a post-Grammy party.
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2008
Tara Reid made headlines when she unknowingly showed off the results of her breast enlargement surgery at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ birthday party.
Before hosting an event at the MGM Grand Hotel Casino, Reid posed on the red carpet in a black sleeveless mini dress and strappy heels.
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2009
She consulted another plastic surgeon to resolve the problems.
Reid wowed fans at The White Party in 2009.
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2010
Tara Reid underwent reconstructive surgery in 2006.
Reid channeled her inner Barbie for the Cipriani Downtown Halloween party in 2010.
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2011
The men she dated reportedly criticized her appearance after the surgery.
Reid looked like a Greek goddess in a white dress with a gold belt when she attended Star magazine‘S All Hollywood parties.
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2012
Tara Reid also faced rumors that she was anorexic due to her small body.
The former child star accentuated her tiny waist in a black one-shoulder dress as she promoted her film American reunion in London.
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2013
She spoke about the bullying in an interview.
Reid stood out at the first annual Legends Beyond Gala in a sleeveless dress with black embroidery and a plunging neckline.
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2014
Tara Reid clarified that she was “in good spirits and healthy” amid speculation about her well-being.
The Cruel intentions actress turned heads at the Sharknado 2: the second premiered in a beautiful number with a pink strapless top and a matching floor-length skirt with a high slit. She paired the look with black high heel sandals.
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2015
Tara Reid has had to deal with body shamers in recent years.
Reid looked stunning in a bright pink two-piece outfit at the premiere of Little boy in Los Angeles, California.
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2016
She clarified that she has “always been skinny.”
Reid overshadowed Mrs. Claus when she got out in a striking Santa outfit for a Halloween party in 2016.
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2017
Her fans praised her for looking happier and healthier at an event in March 2025.
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New hair alarm! During the Valerian and the city of a thousand planets At the premiere, Reid debuted her long blonde hairstyle with blunt bangs. She wore a black jumpsuit with cutouts that exposed her healthy stomach and matching peep-toe heels.
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2018
Tara Reid has not confirmed any other plastic surgeries she may have undergone.
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Reid joined in on the fun Blumhouse’s truth or dare premiered in 2018.
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2019
She had dental work in 2024.
For the Art of the dead At the premiere, Reid wore a black mini dress decorated with colorful sequins. The number also featured an asymmetrical design and a tulle train that amped up her glamour, leaving her black ankle boots on full display.
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2021
Tara Reid opened up about her veneers after getting a smile makeover.
The Scrubs alum blinded in a sparkling dress and pink hat at an event in Los Angeles in 2021.
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2022
Tara Reid claimed she was drugged in a Chicago bar.
Reid looked like a true Disney princess in a sleeveless lace dress she wore to Boo2Bullying’s fourth annual BOO BALL Halloween Fundraising Gala. Her outfit consisted of a tiered skirt that matched her short white gloves.
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2023
Police claimed there was no evidence Tara Reid had been drugged.
Reid heads turned in a green ombré dress at Project Angel Food’s 2023 Angel Awards.
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2025
A recording of the 911 call from the incident later surfaced.
The 50-year-old actress joined other celebrities at the ARTISA Medical Grade Skincare Launch Party in November.
