Switchin' Styles Up: Artists' Dramatic Transformations

Before and after the way only our faves can do it.

Jennifer Hudson: Sure, the weight loss transformation is the most noticeable when it comes to Hudson, but her fashion sense from her American Idol debut to now has evolved for the better. Hudson 2.0 for the win.   - (Photos from left: Peter Kramer/Getty Images, Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Glamour)
Andre 3000: 3 Stacks is a pioneer. Aside from his undeniable mic skills, wearing vibrant colors and – at times – gender-defying attire like no one's business always made the Outkast alum stand out. Today the rapper has made the switch to serious screen actor. As always, he doesn't just look the part, he's got the talent to back it up.  - (Photos from left: Kevin Winter/ImageDirect, Jerod Harris/Getty Images) 
MC Hammer: Those parachute pants – oh, those pants. At the top of his career, Hammer rocked the stage glam look only to abandon it all for his attempted comeback that involved video vixens and a purple speedo. Never forget "Pumps and a Bump," guys. - (Photos from left: Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images, Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage) 
Queen Latifah: This transformation has been fun to watch over the years. From music star to TV star to movie star to talk show host, Queen Latifah has changed it up. We ain't mad. - (Photos from left: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc, Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) Kelly Rowland: It was only natural that this former Destiny's Child member would come into her own. No one can rock a look like Kelly Rowland. Plus, she fearlessly and proudly talked about her breast implant surgery in 2011. Talk that talk, Kelly! - (Photos from left: Kevin Mazur/WireImage, Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images for Think Common Music, Inc) 

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Andre 3000: 3 Stacks is a pioneer. Aside from his undeniable mic skills, wearing vibrant colors and – at times – gender-defying attire like no one's business always made the Outkast alum stand out. Today the rapper has made the switch to serious screen actor. As always, he doesn't just look the part, he's got the talent to back it up.  - (Photos from left: Kevin Winter/ImageDirect, Jerod Harris/Getty Images) 

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