Published on 09/04/2024 at 16:07 by Isabella Bertioli

From Ryan Gosling to Jennifer Aniston: Here are the celebs you never knew wore glasses

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Pedro Pascal

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In February 2024, Pedro Pascal won the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series award for The Last of Us.

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Pedro Pascal

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Many don't realise that the critically acclaimed actor sometimes wears glasses in his real life!

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Jennifer Aniston

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Aniston shot to fame as Rachel on Friends, and has since had a very successful acting career. 

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Jennifer Aniston

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She has actually worn glasses since the 90s, but over the years has swapped out her thin frames for a thicker style.

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Millie Bobby Brown

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Millie Bobby Brown was just 12 years old when she first starred as Eleven in the Netflix science fiction series Stranger Things.

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Millie Bobby Brown

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She occasionally wears glasses, as she did in 2020 to the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Here, she is snapped between Noah Schnapp and Joey King.

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Ryan Gosling

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Gosling stole our hearts last year as Ken in the iconic Barbie film.

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Ryan Gosling

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The actor pulls off eye-wear just as well as he does neon pink, but he looks quite different with his glasses on!

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Zendaya

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Zendaya has been busy at the start of 2024, promoting her latest film Challengers.

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Zendaya

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She is rarely seen wearing them, but the actress does have glasses!

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Taylor Swift

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Swift made history at the 2024 Grammy Awards when she became the first artist to win Album of the Year four times.

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Taylor Swift

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The star used to wear glasses until she got eye surgery in 2019. 

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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The (500) Days of Summer star often goes without glasses for roles.

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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But he is frequently seen in specs while living his day-to-day life!

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Zooey Deschanel

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Zooey Deschanel is often recognised for her role as the lovable Jess in New Girl. 

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Zooey Deschanel

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What many don't realise is that, just like her character, Zooey actually does need glasses in real life. She is mildly short-sighted, meaning she struggles to see things that are far away.

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Rihanna

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Rihanna is an award-winning musician and fashion icon.

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Rihanna

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The singer has been spotted in glasses before - stylish ones, obviously. 

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Gigi Hadid

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Gigi Hadid comes from a family of models - and it shows!

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Gigi Hadid

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She is occasionally seen wearing glasses when off-duty. 

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Prince William

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Prince William, like many members of the Royal Family, needs glasses to correct his vision.

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Prince William

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He said: 'My eyesight started to tail off a little bit as I got older, and I didn't used to wear contacts when I was working, so when I gave speeches I couldn't see anyone's face. And it helps, because it's just a blur of faces and because you can't see anyone looking at you.'

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Lupita Nyong'o

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Lupita Nyong'o is an award-winning actress.

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Lupita Nyong'o

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Lupita Nyong'o often wears glasses, including to read out the winners at awards shows! 

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Justin Timberlake

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Timberlake found fame as a member of the band NSYNC.

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Justin Timberlake

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The singer has revealed that he wears glasses because he is nearsighted.