Jennifer Grey’s role in Dirty Dancing wasn’t her first, but it was the one that catapulted her to stardom. She woke up one day to find herself a Hollywood icon. Renowned directors wanted to work with her, and critics appreciated her talent and individuality. Yet, Jennifer herself felt she didn’t deserve such fame. In fact, she developed what is often called “imposter syndrome.”

Despite her newfound fame, Jennifer struggled with insecurities about her appearance. She didn’t fit the mold of the classic beauty, and she couldn’t help but think her Hollywood peers were perfect. Driven by this desire to align herself with the ideal, she opted for plastic surgery. She first underwent a nose job, but it didn’t go as planned. A second surgery followed, and with it came a spiral of self-doubt.

Jennifer continued to change, but she never reached her ideal. Instead, she lost the very charm that made her unique. Along with her altered appearance, her career began to unravel. She became unrecognizable. Today, at 64, loyal fans would hardly recognize her. She still acts, but mostly in small roles. In 2001, she married and became a mother. Happily, she’s found contentment in her personal life.