17 Photos That Show How a Smile Can Transform a Face
People
01/26/2023

A recent study showed that even an imitation of a smile makes people happy, let alone a sincere expression of joy. And even though celebrities often smile for the cameras during red carpet events, photographers sometimes manage to capture their true emotions.
Jenna Ortega
Anya Taylor-Joy
Gwendoline Christie

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Adele

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awwwww
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Kaley Cuoco
Eddie Redmayne

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Jessica Chastain

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she looks like shes going to swallow someone whole
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Kate Hudson

Laurent VU / SIPA / SIPA / East News, Laurent VU / SIPA / SIPA / East News
Noomi Rapace

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Jared Leto
Zoe Saldaña

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so pretty!
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Jennifer Garner

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i love her smile!!
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Christina Ricci
Henry Cavill

Kristin Callahan / Everett Collection / East News, Kristin Callahan / Everett Collection / East News
wasn't he superman?
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Sandra Bullock

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Alexandra Daddario

Collin Xavier / Image Press Agency ABACA / Abaca / East News, Collin Xavier / Image Press Agency ABACA / Abaca / East News
shes giving me the creeps
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Adam Driver

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Which of these actors do you think looks the best with a smile?
Preview photo credit Collin Xavier / Image Press Agency ABACA / Abaca / East News, Collin Xavier / Image Press Agency ABACA / Abaca / East News, Richard Shotwell / Invision / East News, Michael Tullberg / FilmMagic / Getty Images
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