Embracing Imperfections: 10 Celebs With Stretch Marks, Scars and Acne

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The next time you feel self-conscious in that figure-hugging dress, remember that it’s perfectly fine to have flaws. Acne, stretch marks, double chins, and not-so-flat tummies are normal for real women, and we all must love our bodies, flaws included.

The ten celebrities below embrace their imperfections and even show them off, making them great role models in our eyes. Take notes from these confident women on how to be truly beautiful.

1. Padma Lakshmi’s 7-Inch Scar on Her Arm

Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi’s right arm bears a 7-inch scar that has piqued the curiosity of many. The story behind the scar is a tragic one, as it resulted from a car accident that Lakshmi was involved in when she was just 14 years old.

Padma Lakshmi flaunted her curves in a stunning, figure-hugging yellow dress with a plunging neckline at the 2015 NBC Universal Cable Entertainment UpfrontPadma Lakshmi flaunted her curves in a stunning, figure-hugging yellow dress with a plunging neckline at the 2015 NBC Universal Cable Entertainment Upfront in Manhattan, New York City, on May 14, 2015 (Credit: WENN)

The accident was severe, and Lakshmi sustained multiple injuries, including a broken hip and a shattered right arm.

Despite undergoing numerous surgeries and enduring a lengthy recovery process, Lakshmi has remained strong and resilient. She has even used her experience to raise awareness about road safety and the importance of wearing seat belts while driving.

She wrote about the horrific accident in a personal essay for Vogue in 2001. The incident involved her parents’ car careening off a freeway, plunging 40 feet into an embankment, and hitting a tree which ultimately broke their fall. Lakshmi documented the traumatic event, detailing the harrowing moment that changed her life forever.

The accident happened on a Sunday afternoon filled with sunshine. I was fourteen years old and on my way back with my parents from a Hindu temple in Malibu. The traffic was quite heavy for a Sunday. I remember thinking how strange that was. Then there was a loud bang, and I looked out the windshield and saw nothing but the prettiest blue sky. I thought I was dreaming because I’d been nodding off, but then I realized we were part of that blue sky. Our red Ford Mercury sedan was airborne. Flying in a car felt like an exhilarating hallucination, an unbelievable ride that oddly remains one of the most beautiful images in my memory.

Padma Lakshmi has a scar on her right arm that she received in a car accident when she was a teenagerPadma Lakshmi has a scar on her right arm that she received in a car accident when she was a teenager (Credit: WENN)

2. Chrissy Teigen’s Stretch Marks

Supermodel Chrissy Teigen may be all sexified on her Sports Illustrated covers, but she is pretty chill and funny in real life. She embraced her flaws and shared her bruised legs with stretch marks on Instagram with a witty caption.

Chrissy Teigen posted a selfie showcasing the stretch marks on her thighsChrissy Teigen posted a selfie showcasing the stretch marks on her thighs, acknowledging her humanity with a humorous caption saying “Bruises from bumping kitchen drawer handles for a week. Stretchies say hi!” (Credit: Chrissy Teigen’s Instagram)

3. Lorde’s Acne Struggles

This hitmaker is not afraid to show the world her no-makeup face. Additionally, Lorde also pretty much announced that she has acne problems, making her even more adorable in our eyes.

Lorde, like most 17-year-olds, experiences the common teenage issue of acne, and the Grammy Award-winning singer shared a bare-faced selfie on Instagram, showcasing herself in bed in Paris with acne cream on her faceLorde, like most 17-year-olds, experiences the common teenage issue of acne, and the Grammy Award-winning singer shared a bare-faced selfie on Instagram, showcasing herself in bed in Paris with acne cream on her face (Credit: Lorde’s Instagram)

4. Lily Allen’s Acne Bumps

We praise Lily Allen for this close-up shot of the little acne bumps on her face. It takes guts to display your imperfections to millions of your followers, and we can totally relate.

Lily Allen experiences the same beauty issues as anyone else and questioned why she was still experiencing acne at 30 years old, calling it a "#1stworldproblem"Lily Allen experiences the same beauty issues as anyone else and questioned why she was still experiencing acne at 30 years old, calling it a “#1stworldproblem” (Credit: Lily Allen’s Instagram)

5. Kate Bosworth’s Mismatched Eyes

She wears contact lenses in her movies to hide her mismatched eyes but proudly shows them off on the red carpet.

Kate Bosworth in a playful and charming floral dress paired with a sophisticated Mark Cross bagKate Bosworth in a playful and charming floral dress paired with a sophisticated Mark Cross bag at the Lilly Pulitzer for Target event at Bryant Park Grill in New York City on April 15, 2015 (Credit: WENN)

Kate Bosworth has a unique condition called heterochromia iridis; her eyes have different colors (blue and the other hazel). Other celebs who have this condition include Mila Kunis, Alice Eve, and Olivia Wilde.

Kate Bosworth is a well-known actress who has heterochromia iridis, a rare condition where a person has different colored irises in their eyesKate Bosworth is a well-known actress who has heterochromia iridis, a rare condition where a person has different colored irises in their eyes (Credit: WENN)

6. Ariana Grande’s Small Boobs

Petite beauty Ariana Grande has no problem admitting that she does not have the Victoria’s Secret figure most men find attractive. She boldly declares that she has small boobs through a statement sweatshirt.

Ariana Grande shared a photo wearing an O’Mighty 'I have no tits!' sweater ($60.50) with a series of hashtags to promote body positivity and self-love among girlsAriana Grande shared a photo wearing an O’Mighty ‘I have no tits!’ sweater ($60.50) with a series of hashtags to promote body positivity and self-love among girls (Credit: Ariana Grande’s Instagram)

7. Mindy Kaling’s Retainer

Funny girl Mindy Kaling shares her not-so-perfect smile on her Instagram account. She has to wear a mouthguard to keep her teeth in check. How cute is that?

Mindy Kaling discloses the reality of maintaining her dazzling smile with the help of a bruxism mouthguardMindy Kaling discloses the reality of maintaining her dazzling smile with the help of a bruxism mouthguard (Credit: Mindy Kaling’s Instagram)

8. Zooey Deschanel Without Makeup

Stripped off of the glamorous makeup and gowns that she wears on the red carpet, Zooey Deschanel gives us a peek at her #nomakeup #nofilter #iwokeuplikethis face, and she still looks very pretty.

Zooey Deschanel sported a sleepy expression, tousled hair, and a loose-fitting shirt with the words "French Kissing in the U.S.A."Zooey Deschanel sported a sleepy expression, tousled hair, and a loose-fitting shirt with the words “French Kissing in the U.S.A.” (Credit: Zooey Deschanel’s Instagram)

9. Brooklyn Decker’s Double Chin

The gorgeous Brooklyn Decker might look flawless on her magazine covers, but she has imperfections, too, just like everyone else. Check out that double chin captured on a very unflattering angle.

Brooklyn Decker showed her humorous side by sharing an unattractive double chin selfieBrooklyn Decker showed her humorous side by sharing an unattractive double-chin selfie (Credit: Brooklyn Decker’s Instagram)

10. Karrueche Tran’s Stretch Marks

Karrueche Tran proudly showed off her butt stretch marks or “tiger marks” on social media, earning her respect and praise from women.

Many girls feel self-conscious wearing a bikini because of stretch marks, but Karrueche has proven that you can still be hot and fierce even with this imperfection.

Chris Brown’s girlfriend wrote: “About a week ago I posted a pic of a butt with stretch marks… The butt wasn’t mine… I was agreeing w the pic in reference to the stretch marks..

Karrueche Tran took a stand against body shaming by sharing a belfie (selfie focused on her buttocks) that proudly displays her stretch marksKarrueche Tran took a stand against body shaming by sharing a belfie (selfie focused on her buttocks) that proudly displays her stretch marks (Credit: Karrueche Tran’s Instagram)