Cardi B. Kylie Jenner. Kim Kardashian. Gwen Stefani. Just a handful of the celebs that Marie Claire listed as having a "habitually badass manicure." #LongHairDontCare might be the hashtag, but trust us, these women care. With a different hair color every week, a new highlighter every day, and a new outfit every hour, looking the part is officially the biggest celeb job description of 2018.
Up to $15,000 a day is what you can be looking at for a celeb glam squad. Kylie Jenner's stylist, Monica Rose charges $5,000 a day. Scotty Cunha (who cuts those Kardashian locks) charges $3,500 a day. Their go-to makeup artist, Joyce Bonelli will set you back $3,000 for a day of her A-List services.
Along comes the baby. The career? That's non-negotiable. Motherhood might be the one celebrity life status that we can actually relate to. How they spoil their kids – well, that's a different story. Beyonce and Jay Z gifted Blue Ivy a diamond-encrusted Barbie worth $80,000. North West was getting $50,000 Hermès purses "to paint" as an infant.
Hollywood glam and diapers don't really go hand-in-hand. Then again, for some celebs, it's like they had a baby and got a free lobotomy. Here are 20 of them– some gave up the diva act and did a giant 180. Others didn't change a thing...
20 Cardi B: "Motherhood Changed Me," Blanket Contains A Moon Man Award
Oh, Cardi, you know how to troll us. Following the birth of her baby, Kulture, Cardi showed her face at the 2018 MTV VMAs. She wore custom-made Azzi and Osta couture, a short black pixie bob (possibly a wig), and she did a very convincing job of looking like she was holding her baby.
"I got a little surprise for you," Cardi told the VMAs audience. Fans expected the blanket to contain baby Kulture. Inside, was a Moon Man award.
Cardi has shared her motherhood journey via very honest IG stories. "I can't believe I have a boss," she said about Kulture. Then again, the long nails and glam haven't gone anywhere.
19 Kylie Jenner: "You Make All My Mornings," Still Looks Like This
Kylie Jenner would get a #180, but "when it suits me" doesn't really count. Kylie has become 2018's most famous mother, and baby Stormi broke Instagram records with over 16 million likes.
"You make all my mornings" are now the captions to admittedly very adorable pics of Kylie and Stormi. While some have ocean or pumpkin patch settings, we know this girl. The glam squad is behind the scenes, and the makeup hasn't gone anywhere.
"I actually enjoy changing diapers," Kylie has said. "It's really satisfying. To make her clean again." The long nails, rubber dresses, and full-on lashes stick Kylie in the diva list, though.
18 Cameron Diaz: Did The 180 Before The Bump Was Showing
Cameron Diaz was once a Hollywood blonde who was the #CuteGirl (but pulled her own stunts). Somewhere around 2017 though, Cameron embarked on the "anti-Hollywood" lifestyle. In February 2018, New Idea reported that Cameron is expecting her first child.
The bump might not have been visible here, but the change definitely was. In loose harem pants, sandals, and zero makeup, Cameron appeared to have already ditched the Hollywood glam for the carefree look. With little in the way of pregnancy photos though, some media outlets are now questioning whether this 45 year-old is even expecting. Here she is in Beverly Hills (although you'd never know).
17 Angelina Jolie: Rebel Child To "Waking Up With My Kids And I'm Happy"
Angelina Jolie used to come as the biggest #RebelGirl we'd ever seen. Rocking up to red carpets in daring leathers and vials of her husband's blood around her neck earned this actress a reputation for being different, although Angelina has always embraced that side of her. Along came motherhood.
"The center of my life is my kids. They make everything better," Angelina has said about her six kids.
At 43, Ange is now a mother to Pax, Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh-Nouvel, Vivienne, and Knox. "I feel so lucky to have that role in my life," she said. "I wake up with my kids and I'm happy." Biggest 180 ever.
16 Kourtney Kardashian: Party Girl To Co-Sleeping Mother Who Fears Gluten And Dairy
It's hard to think back to when Kourtney Kardashian was a full-on party animal. Watch any episode of Kim & Kourtney Take Miami (or The Hamptons, or New York) though, and you'll see these two living the high life. Oceanfront restaurants, roof bars, and shopping were Kourtney's life.
Now "guilty" when she's away from her 3 kids, Kourtney is the "OG" Kardashian mom. Her household is free of gluten and dairy– a "positive change in behavior" is what Kourtney has personally claimed is the result.
Kourt wears the least makeup of all the Kardashians. Microwaves are also on her fear list, and she's anything but a diva.
15 Blac Chyna: Literally No Pics Of Her With The Kids Since 2017
There's a reason why this pic of Blac Chyna is missing a baby. Chyna does seem to be making an effort to co-parent with both of her baby daddies– Tyga and Rob Kardashian. That said, aside from the odd birthday snap, there's virtually nothing in the way of pics or interviews that remotely link Chyna to her kids.
Fake lashes, fake hair, fake nails, and calling the lawyers when her show isn't successful? #Diva.
Rob & Chyna was the short-lived reality show (that Chyna is reportedly suing the Kardashians over). Her daughter, Dream just celebrated a birthday, but Chyna's social media is 100% Blac Chyna.
14 Scarlett Johansson: Black Widow Is A Big Softie
Scarlett Johansson is not to be messed with. That opening boxing ring scene from Iron Man 2? The hand-to-hand combat was 100% real. While Black Widow has transitioned this Woody Allen actress into a superhero, Scarlett was once quite the party girl.
Scarlett once called makeup a "full-time job." Now she says: "I have a huge admiration for working moms." Admitting that she was "barely holding it together" following the birth of her daughter, Rose, Scarlett showed the world a more human side.
Scarlett is known for her controversial views on monogamy (it's not "natural" for her). ScarJo joins this list for being a former blonde bombshell who has seriously toned it down.
13 Jessica Simpson: Talks "Crayons And Fingerprints," Takes Kids To Glam Launches
With baby number 3 on the way, it's set to be a busy 2019 for Jessica Simpson. Jessica is unlikely to ever be a mogul on a Kardashian level, but she does try. She has her own range of makeup brushes.
"I no longer have time to wash my face and moisturize both day and night," Jess said. "Fingerprints and crayons" may feature in her quotes, but the kids are at the makeup launches.
"I just do everything and put the kids to bed," Jessica said. "It's the only way to keep crayons and fingerprints off my face." Somehow, we're not quite believing that life is that #Homey.
12 Khloe Kardashian: One Paparazzi Pic, Freaks Out, "Vows To Hit The Gym"
Khloe Kardashian is discovering some "home truths" since the birth of her daughter, True. While Khloe and Tristan Thompson appear to be trying to make things work, Khloe's diva lifestyle doesn't seem to have changed much.
Consider this the only #NoMakeUp shot of Khloe you'll ever see. "I couldn't believe how big my [behind] looked!" she said. Photoshop scandals galore...this new mom isn't changing.
Khloe "vowed to hit the gym" after seeing this pic of herself knocked her confidence. KUWTK? It's Khloe with claw-like nails. Her Instagram? It's either very edited, or someone has skin with no pores. Khloe remains a Kardashian through and through.
11 Beyonce: Calls Heartbeat "The Most Beautiful Music I Ever Heard," Still A #Diva
It's hard to slam Beyonce– on any level. When H&M Photoshopped Beyonce for her 2013 swimwear campaign, Bey "hit the roof" and insisted that non-edited pics be used. At the same time, we're looking at someone who demands $900 hand-carved ice balls and titanium straws to "soothe her throat."
Beyonce has described a baby's heartbeat as "the most beautiful music I ever heard." Blue Ivy, and twins, Sir and Rumi make Bey a mom of three.
The glittering gowns, nails, highlighters, and stage looks haven't gone anywhere, though. Nor have the private jets. Bey reportedly even demanded for a $20,000 crib to be flown to NYC for Blue Ivy.
10 Snooki: "Gym, Tan, Laundry" Became "Giggles, Toys, Love"
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi was once the biggest source of eyebrow raises ever. This Jersey Shore cast member was the poor man's Paris Hilton (although Snooki is now far from broke). Teetering around in ridiculous outfits and stilettos made this girl's life one giant #Party, although getting #Pregnant changed everything.
GTL stood for "Gym, tan, laundry" on Jersey Shore. Snooki has since updated that to "Giggles, Toys, Love."
This girl's family-centric IG is unreal. Hardly any makeup, kids in the kitchen, Disneyland trips, and superhero family Halloween costumes. Snooki has described motherhood as "phenomenal." She's still a gorgeous girl, but it's nice to see that the diva is gone.
9 Kim Kardashian: Will Never Give Up The Tan, Lives At The Gym, Laundry...Please?
Kim Kardashian is #GlamGoals and weirdly, for some, #ParentGoals. With 3 kids (and making sure we see it on KUWTK), one side of Kim is maternal, loving, and 100% dedicated to her kids.
Kim's glam squad costs $11,500 a day. "My kids are my number 1 priority," Kim says. Um, is it possible that looking like this is the actual priority?
We're not kidding about the $11,500. The stylist? Monica Roses charges $3,000 a day. The hair stylist? Scotty Cunha's rates are $3,500 a day. Joyce Bonelli, the makeup artist will set you back $3,000 a day. Kim earned $5 million in 5 minutes in 2018, though. That's a Kardashian for you.
8 Madonna: Motherhood "Mellowed Me" (Probably Needs To Do Laundry)
Madonna was once wild, unpredictable, and the world's most provocative entertainer. The 80s and 90s were one giant #Statement, whether Madonna was posing in conical bras or wearing absolutely nothing at all. With six kids and a more frazzled appearance, Madonna is the mother who admitted that she "mellowed out."
"I was so selfish," Madonna said about her pre-motherhood days. "I get to be the mom I never had. So yeah, it's a very healing experience," she added.
Drinking Kabbalah water, meditating, and toning down her appearance turned the iconic Madonna into a different person after those kids. Madonna is now 60.
7 Victoria Beckham: "Motherhood Is My Greatest Achievement," Just Called Herself A Style Icon
Victoria Beckham gets a lot of credit. The $450 million Victoria Beckham fashion empire didn't come from a rich daddy– Victoria built that herself. The former Spice Girl is a mother to 4 kids (and we see a lot of them on Instagram).
In 2018, Victoria posted a video. She looks right into the camera to announce "one of the most enduring style icons of all time. Me. Victoria Beckham."
"Motherhood is my greatest achievement" may be Victoria's most famous quote on being a mom of 4, but the more recent news that makes us question how much Victoria has changed.
6 Britney Spears: Calls Kids "My Masterpieces," Still "Want A #PieceOfMe"
Britney Spears gains points for the self-improvement. The 2000s were a downward spiral for this girl, and it's genuinely uplifting to see how much more stable Britney is. Britney has two kids with the less-than-reliable Kevin Federline.
"You are my masterpieces," Britney wrote in a 2016 letter to her two boys. "I pray as a mother I teach you strength and passion." While that's a big change, let's not forget that this diva slapped anyone who called her tour dressing room phone with a $5,000 fine.
"You want a piece of me" will forever be one of Britney's legacy lyrics. With pics like these on IG, that girl hasn't gone anywhere.
5 Pamela Anderson: Encourages Her Sons To "Experiment", The Bunny Is Alive And Well
Pamela Anderson is the original Blonde Bombshell. You're looking at the wild child who married Tommy Lee just four days after meeting him, although she quickly moved on with her further two husbands.
Pamela is a mother to two boys, Brandon Thomas and Dylan Jagger. Much as we would expect from a former Playboy Bunny, this mother takes a risqué approach to parenting.
Pam "actively encourages" her sons to experiment with less-than-legal substances, and she isn't above making sure that they're mindful in their private activities. While Pamela was never a diva on a Mariah Carey level, motherhood sure didn't change her.
4 Nicole Richie: 2000s Spent Partying With Paris Hilton, Spent 2018 Doing This
Nicole Richie spent the 2000s as part of the Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, and Mischa Barton #PartyCrew who were mostly photographed stumbling in and out of clubs at 4 a.m.
The Simple Life made Nicole a household name, although an actual household is what Nicole is now running.
"Kids are so precious that your priorities change completely," Nicole said. Her kids, Harlow and Sparrow were born in 2008 and 2009. Nicole has said that she "owes her life" to her kids, adding that "motherhood is beyond amazing." The tiny glitter dresses disappeared and this girl grew up. #DivaToDiapers Paris Hilton has yet to join the club.
3 JLO: Spent The 2000s Being A Diva, Nothing's Changed
Despite maintaining that "I'm not a diva," Jennifer Lopez consistently finds herself on "biggest diva" lists. "Jenny From The Block" is now a mother to 8 year-old twins. "Kids make you believe in all kinds of things, like how anything is possible," Jen has said.
With reports of needing 7 limousines to walk 3 blocks (and "meltdowns" if her sunflower seeds lack shells), JLO is an A-Lister with an attitude to match.
Meanwhile, Jen continues to demand up to $20 million per American Idol cycle. That Instagram account shows us jewel-encrusted gowns and private jets (with reports of Jen "ghosting" her own flight staff)...Yeah, Jen stayed the same.
2 Chrissy Teigen: "Sausage McMuffin Cravings" And #NoMakeUp Shots
Don't get us wrong– this #NoMakeUp shot of Chrissy Teigen and her baby joins a string of very made-up and glam Instagram looks. Chrissy seems to be one of the few celebs who can pull off slinky dresses and low necklines while not coming off as pretentious.
Still, it's a huge change from Sports Illustrated model to dedicated mom of two. Chrissy's IG shows us breastfeeding photos, lots of family meals, and admissions of her pregnancy cravings– yes, McDonald's sausage and egg McMuffins.
Miles Theodore and Luna Simone are Chrissy's kids. Here she is in a Balinese sling– "please feel free to get angry or judgemental!" Chrissy wrote.
1 Mariah Carey: $100,000 A Month On Flowers, Thinks "Electricity Is Free"
You save the best 'til last, right? Topping every "diva" list around is Mariah Carey (and her $535 million net worth). While Mariah is a loving mother to twins, Moroccan and Monroe, everything from their names to Mariah's lifestyle comes with a #Diva.
"Pay Bill...What? Bill, who?" Mariah actually thought that electricity is "free in America" during an interview.
Mariah spends $100,000 a month on having exotic flowers flown out to her wherever she is in the world. Her hotel arrivals require kittens, 100 doves, and confetti-shaped butterflies. You be the judge of which side of this list Mariah belongs on...
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Sources: Business Insider, Parents, Fit Pregnancy, KUWTK, HBO, People, The Daily Mail
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