Actress Jennifer Beals rose to worldwide fame in 1983 with “Flashdance.” The film remains a beloved cult classic to this day. More than four decades later, Jennifer has changed considerably since filming the iconic movie—and she looks remarkably different today. Here’s a look at her dramatic transformation.
'Flashdance' Star Jennifer Beals Looks Absolutely Stunning Today
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Jennifer Beals
The movie “Flashdance” turned Jennifer Beals into a superstar. But what does she look like today, and what has become of her? We take a look back and reveal how the actress has fared and what transformation she’s undergone.
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Jennifer Beals
In 1983, Jennifer Beals took on the role of the young Alex and captivated the whole world in “Flashdance.” It was Jennifer’s second film role ever; at the time, she was studying American literature at Yale.
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Jennifer Beals
"Flashdance" launched Jennifer's career. Here we see her two years later; the actress wore her curls with bangs.
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Jennifer Beals
In 1989, she appeared in the movie “Vampire's Kiss,” where her character turned heads left and right. Here, too, her curls were her trademark.
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Jennifer Beals
Fans saw her in a completely different look in 1995's "Devil in a Blue Dress." Her hair was straightened and styled to look voluminous. The dark lipstick looked especially good on Jennifer.
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Jennifer Beals
In 1997, she wore her hair shorter. Her makeup and hairstyle were totally in style at the time.
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Jennifer Beals
At the turn of the millennium, Jennifer Beals sported slightly wavy hair and bangs. The actress wore seductive lipstick.
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Jennifer Beals
Here, Jennifer Beals could easily pass for Jennifer Love Hewitt's sister. The actress opted for a lighter shade for her hair and even left some highlights in.
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Jennifer Beals
In 2004, the trend was "back to the roots." Jennifer appeared on the red carpet with voluminous curls.
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Jennifer Beals
Here we see her in her role on “The L Word,” which she played from 2004 to 2009. The series was a huge success for Jennifer; ten years after the show ended, she reprised her role for the reboot “The L Word: Generation Q.”