The Harry Potter author looking like a worn-out housewife in August 2006 (above). Rowling, bedecked in designer attire and jewellery, at the premiere of Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix in London
It could have been the work of one of Harry Potter's spells because, as if by magic, J K Rowling has undergone an amazing billion-dollar transformation.
The best-selling author looked better than ever at this week's UK premiere of Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix in London. With a scattering of diamonds, a plunging gold Prada dress and Christian Louboutin Decotissimo shoes, the 41-year-old writer was simply bewitching.
But back in 1998, the single mum who sat in cafes in Edinburgh writing her first Harry Potter novel looked very different. Too hard-up to have her red hair styled, Joanne Kathleen's tired eyes and complexion were showing the first crow's feet and frown lines.
In June 2003, JK's hair was over-bleached and shapeless, her clothes frumpy and her complexion washed-out and freckly. But it just goes to show what a 545million fortune, a few beauty treatments and the best make-up artists and hairdressers can do for a woman.
Celebrity make-up artist Patricia O'Neill says her new look is a result of facials and a good, creamy foundation.
Patricia also says JK's slimmer-looking nose in the red carpet picture compared to the older photo could be just make-up shading.
Hair stylist to the stars Stuart Phillips says, "JK's new blonde look is made up of a warm honey-gold tint with bleached highlights on top. The overall transformation makes her look younger," says Philips.
Whatever the author's secret, it's certainly spellbinding.
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