We love them for their talent, sense of humor and their neat public outings, but there are some celebrities or famous people who remain unforgettable because of their unconventional, peculiar looks. Who said having some odd, out of the box, traits was wrong?

The world is always going to be judgemental anyway, so embracing your natural and unique features can sometimes get you further than trying to fit in.

These 11 celebrities made the most out of their appearance and they proved that you don’t need to meet beauty standards in order to be successful. Continue reading to find out more.

1. Rowan Atkinson

When you hear his name, the first thing that crosses your mind is most likely to be his most famous character, the hilarious Mr. Bean. Managing to express emotions and to catch people’s attention mostly through your actions and gestures doesn’t come easy, but for Rowan Atkinson it became a signature move.

The British actor is extremely talented and his unusual features are definitely something to remember him by. His facial expressions give him that natural eloquence that make people fall in love with his characters.

2. Benedict Cumberbatch

Sherlock Holmes had an unusual way of solving cases and his capacity to put everything together stood out. Benedict Cumberbatch definitely had the right features to successfully portray the famous detective, in the series broadcasted by BBC.

The actor is talented and pretty focused on developing his career, so his appearance isn’t something that concerns him at the moment. However, he knows people are talking about his features and he even describes himself as “something between an otter and something people find vaguely attractive.”

3. Sarah Jessica Parker

The actress, best known for her main role in the series and, later, the movie, Sex & The City gives that glamorous, yet effortless vibe and people love her for that. She remains in people’s minds as Carrie Bradshaw, the New York girl, who experiences her city life through flamboyant events, girls’ nights out, while looking for the perfect man.

The actress has a specific appearance, with her oblong face shape and her smokey makeup which emphasizes her blue eyes, and she knows these traits help her stand out. Her looks don’t fit into the conventional beauty pattern, but that’s what makes her unique.

4. Steve Buscemi

This American Actor is known for starring in movies like Fargo and Ghost World. Moreover, he was the voice of Randall, the purple lizard from Monsters, Inc. His distinguished voice is not the only feature that helps him stand out. His face is specific and that makes it impossible to forget him.

His eyes are big and kind of wrinkly which gives him an old appearance. Several years ago there was a trend where people used to edit pictures of different persons, replacing their eyes with the actor’s eyes.

The meme was called Steve Buscemi Eyes meme and it used to be really popular back in 2012-2014. While this could be entertaining or funny for Internet users, the actor himself doesn’t find it that amusing.

5. Danny Trejo

Without a doubt, Danny Trejo has lived an adventurous life. The actor of Death Race and Desperado is well-known for his scarred face, but not so many people wonder how he got the scars in the first place.

His past isn’t that pretty, as he used to be a drug addict and spent several years in and out of jail. But this actually meant the beginning of his boxing career. He started working out while he was imprisoned and he actually became a boxing champion. His scars were caused by getting hit by other boxers.

Anyway, this feature actually helped him in his acting career, as it made him an amazing villain in many American productions.

6. Danny DeVito

He is a brilliant actor, managing to make people laugh on and off stage with his unique sense of humor. However, Danny DeVito is not only a funny man. His eccentric personality and looks are the elements that transform him into a real comedy character on set and in real life.

From showing up with colorful shirts with unusual patterns at formal events and premieres, to wearing different wigs, his unusual style stands out. His height is also something that helps him be recognizable. Being short gives his characters even more essence.

7. Willem Dafoe

The actor himself knows his looks are definitely not conventional and that makes him great at portraying villains in different productions. He admits that his looks have a role in him being cast in movies where he can play the bad guy.

The way he builds the characters is definitely unique, which gives them a specific mystery and intensity. He is known for starring in Body of Evidence and Wild at Heart, being a memorable bad guy: “I look sort of violent. I’m the odd one out, the outsider” he said in a former interview.

8. Christopher Walken

Aside from being a talented actor, Cristopher Walken is definitely remembered not only because of the great roles he had throughout his acting career. His deep, mysterious gaze makes him seem really intimidating. Just one look and the first thing that will cross your mind will be “I don’t want to mess with this man.”

Moreover, many people are wondering if the actor is somehow related to Scarlett Johansson. If you type “Cristopher Walken & Scarlett Johansson” on the Google search bar, you’ll see a lot of articles talking about it. The similarity between young Cristopher Walken and the American actress is unbelievable.

9. Adrien Brody

Adrien Brody is well-known for his amazing roles in dramatic productions, such as The Pianist (2002) and Peaky Blinders (2013-). From a Polish Jewish pianist that observes life during the Second World War to the Italian gangster, Luca Changretta, the actor knows he will be recognizable and is able to portray a bunch of characters.

But his talent isn’t the only thing that helps him remain unforgettable. His long face, dark hair and prominent nose definitely catch the attention of the public, especially because of his dramatic, mysterious aura.

10. Cara Delevingne

She is one of the most famous models, internationally recognized and her unconventional way of dressing up even off stage is what makes her stand out. Moreover, Cara Delevingne is famous for her bushy black natural eyebrows which are able to create an interesting contrast with her blonde hair.

In a 2019 interview for Byrdie, she admitted she feels flattered because so many women are obsessed with her brows and that she was ashamed of them when she was a kid. Now, the model is proud of this trait and loves to have her eyebrows as natural as possible.

11. Harry Styles

After leaving the famous boy band, One Direction, Harry Styles decided it’s time for an overall change, and that definitely showed once he started going to different events without being afraid of experimenting with colors, patterns and a nonconformist attitude.

He doesn’t necessarily have odd facial or body features, but his peculiar way of dressing and behaving is a signature move for him, and something to remember him by. The singer isn’t afraid of wearing feminine clothes and he even showed up in heels multiple times.

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