We found a video of Michelle Visage before Plastic Surgery Rewind and she looks SO different
A real blast from the past
If you’ve been watching RuPaul’s Drag Race for more than five minutes, you know Michelle Visage is the HBIC when it comes to serving sharp critiques, smoky eyes, and a face that serves every time. But now, the long-standing judge is stepping out from behind the panel and into the spotlight in a whole new way, thanks to her role on E!’s new series Plastic Surgery Rewind.
As fans dig through the archives for old clips of Michelle pre-Drag Race, one resurfaced video has people doing a double-take. Let’s just say: the difference is striking. In the clip, which hails back to her earlier career in the girl group Seduction, Michelle rocks a look worlds away from the hyper-polished vibe we’re used to.
A quick rewind on Michelle’s surgeries
Unlike many celebs who dodge questions about going under the knife, Michelle Visage has been refreshingly honest about her procedures and her reasons behind them.
Michelle opted for breast implants at 21 years old, but later made the very public decision to have them removed in 2019 due to health complications related to her Hashimoto’s disease. She documented the explant process on social media and encouraged fans to research the risks of implants for autoimmune conditions.
Per a 2022 interview with The Independent, she explained: “I was in a house that my father was a subscriber to Playboy, and I would see these magazines and Penthouse and the common denominator was everybody had huge breasts and [was] very thin and I was never either one of those things… The first thing I did when I got my first paycheque when I was in a girl group was ran and got breast implants.”
Rumours around Botox and fillers as well as a rhinoplasty have often swirled around Michelle. But she’s not said publicly that this is something she’s opted for.
When it comes to Michelle appearing on Plastic Surgery Rewind, it’s likely the perfect gig for her as she said: “I’m not anti plastic surgery, I’m pro transparency.”
She looks so different in resurfaced video
Michelle isn’t just a pretty face on Plastic Surgery Rewind, she’s bringing the full force of her personal experience, pop culture knowledge, and zero-filter attitude. The show dives into the good, the bad, and the “why did they do that?” of celeb cosmetic surgery over the decades, making Michelle the perfect guide through the ever-evolving world of beauty.
As we rewind the tapes on Michelle’s own journey, we’ve unearthed an absolute gem – a throwback video of her performing while a member of Seduction.
The Drag Race star sports blonde cropped hair, and literally raps like her life depends on it. She’s almost unrecognisable, but one things clear – she’s always had star quality!
Michelle wrote in the post’s caption: “BLAST FROM THE PAST! Chile, I’ve BEEN that girl from the GATE. Thank you for this Louie!”
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