The latest iteration of A Star Is Born, starring Lady Gaga [1] and Bradley Cooper [2], is getting a ton of attention for the pair's outstanding performances. But if you haven't seen the original instalments, it's time to see how the female lead has evolved throughout the four movies.
During the original 1937 instalment starring Janet Gaynor, Esther personifies Hollywood glamour. The next version in 1954 stars Judy Garland with some high, skinny brows [3] that would make '90s Kate Moss [4] jealous. Barbra Streisand took the reins in 1976 and wore big curls and sparkly eye shadow, while 2018's Lady Gaga switched up her hair colour, as well as the character's name — now Ally.
See the looks ahead.
1937: Janet Gaynor
Janet Gaynor had tight curls and red lips, like many of the celebrities of the 1930s, in the original film.
Janet Gaynor in A Star Is Born
Janet Gaynor is A Star Is Born
1954: Judy Garland
Judy Garland's Esther is notable for her thin browns, baby bangs, and pixie cut.
Judy Garland in A Star Is Born
Judy Garland in A Star Is Born
1976: Barbra Streisand
Sporting a head full of curls, Barbra Streisand's Esther was spunkier and more confident in her attitude and style than her predecessors.
Barbra Streisand in A Star Is Born
Barbra Streisand in A Star Is Born
2018: Lady Gaga
Bradley Cooper [6] infamously had Lady Gaga wipe off her makeup [7] to audition for 2018's version of Esther, renamed Ally. In the latest version, Lady Gaga [8]'s makeup look is unusually pared down, but the star does experiment with a few hair colours throughout the film.
Lady Gaga in A Star Is Born
Lady Gaga in A Star Is Born
