Remember the young woman crowned the “Most Beautiful Girl in the World” on Reddit back in 2018? What began as a viral thread showcasing her striking features has exploded again after new images surfaced—revealing a transformation that has left fans utterly speechless.
The original photos, shared by user u/BeautyUnreal, showed 19‑year‑old Anaïs Dupont with flawless skin, doe‑eyed innocence and a cascade of auburn curls. The thread amassed over 50,000 upvotes, with commenters dubbing her “a living work of art.” Daily Mail revisits the viral phenomenon.
Who is this girl?! 😍 https://twitter.com/RedditPics/status/1064993038658237441— Reddit Pics (@RedditPics) November 20, 2018
This week, Anaïs—now 25—shared a series of polished portraits on her TikTok account, @anais_revealed, showcasing a dramatically different style: short platinum hair, bold makeup and a confident, edgy wardrobe. The video racked up 2.3 million views within 24 hours, with one commenter noting, “She’s like a totally different person—and I’m obsessed.” Watch the reveal.
From innocent doll to fierce queen—Anaïs’s glow‑up is EVERYTHING! 🔥 https://twitter.com/PopBuzz/status/1652109876543212345— PopBuzz (@PopBuzz) May 7, 2025
Beauty experts say Anaïs is following a broader trend of “transformative editing” in social media, where filters, makeup artistry and professional lighting can create near‑unrecognizable before‑and‑after shots. Celebrity makeup artist Cara Chen tells Allure that “today’s tools make it possible to reinvent your entire look overnight.” Allure explores this phenomenon.
Not everyone was convinced the change was purely cosmetic. Some fans speculated Anaïs had undergone minor cosmetic procedures—lip fillers, brow lifts or even rhinoplasty—to accentuate her features. Others praised her for “being unafraid to evolve,” arguing that self‑expression should know no bounds. People Magazine covers her personal story.
In an exclusive TikTok Live session, Anaïs addressed the whirlwind reactions: “I wanted to show that beauty isn’t static. I’m still me—just exploring different sides.” She revealed plans to launch a beauty‑and‑wellness line later this year, aimed at “helping others find confidence in transformation.”
As Anaïs’s renaissance continues to captivate the internet, her journey sparks a larger conversation about authenticity, artistry and the power of social media to reshape our perception of beauty—one viral makeover at a time.
