These Marvel Superheroes and Villains Look a Lot Different on the Red Carpet
What does Hulk actor Mark Ruffalo look like when he is not all green and angry?How about Guardians [...]
You've seen the Avengers save the universe over and over again. You've seen them take on Loki. You've seen them best Ultron. And as for what you've seen happen in Avengers: Endgame... well... we'll hold off on the spoilers for the sake of the three people left in the world who haven't seen this movie yet.
Now, it's time to see exactly how all your favorite Marvel heroes and heroines look without their special effects makeup and body armor as they walk the Avengers World Premiere red and purple carpets.
Some, such as Robert Downey Jr., look similar on and off the screen. As for Bradley Cooper's Rocket Raccoon... well, not so much.
But no one gets a bigger makeover for the big screen than the Marvel Cinematic Universe's big bad villains. It takes a lot of makeup and special effects to turn Josh Brolin into the mighty Thanos, to turn Cate Blanchett into Hela and to turn Ross Marquand into Red Skull.
And hey, even though Thor: Ragnarok's Grandmaster is so clearly... uhhhhh dadadadadada... Jeff Goldblum, we're pretty sure Jeff doesn't wake up and get out of bed every morning looking like this.
What does Hulk actor Mark Ruffalo look like when he is not all green and angry?
How about Guardians of the Galaxy actress Karen Gillan, who plays Nebula, without all her character's crazy makeup?
There is no question that Paul Bettany's Vision barely looks anything like the recognizable British actor. Same goes with Zoe Saldana's Gamora. And don't even get us started on James Spader as Ultron.
"The technology was such that I put on the suit and you do a range of motion," Spader told E! News about how his performance as Ultron was captured. "They record the range of motion with all the markers on and all the transmitters and everything, and then they sort of plug it into some program. I would move and I could watch it live as Ultron. And that's the first time I stood up a little straighter."
But enough about the tech: It's time to compare these off-duty Marvel superheroes and villains with their on-screen personas.
You will be shocked to see how different some of these celebrities look when they ditch the CGI and special effects makeup for their red carpet (and purple carpet) finest.
Which of these major transformations surprises you the most? Scroll through the photos below to see these A-list actors go from the big screen to Hollywood's biggest events.
Thanos
He's huge. He's purple. He's got a weird chin. And he doesn't look anything like the actor who plays him.
Josh Brolin
The actor who plays the supervillain is unrecognizable when he's not the subject of CGI.
Nebula
She's the adopted daughter of intergalactic warlord Thanos, but what does the actress look like under all that makeup?
Karen Gillan
Another Marvel star who looks nothing like her character, the beautiful actress appears much happier than Nebula in real life.
Gamora
This Guardians of the Galaxy star is green and gorgeous on the big screen.
Zoe Saldana
The leading lady is barely recognizable when she hits the red carpet sans her Gamora getup.
Doctor Strange
Dr. Stephen Strange uses the mystic arts as a force for good.
Benedict Cumberbatch
There's no Cloak of Levitation here. Or facial hair.
The Wasp
This size-changing hero made her debut in Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018), and reprised her role in Avengers: Endgame.
Evangeline Lilly
Evangeline Lilly sported a very different 'do at the Avengers: Endgame World Premiere, held at the LA Convention Center in Los Angeles.
Loki
Thor's trickster brother will do anything on his quest for power.
Tom Hiddleston
The Avengers actor is all smiles when he's not the brooding God of Mischief.
Red Skull
This Captain America nemesis made a surprise cameo in Avengers: Infinity War as the keeper of the Soul Stone.
Ross Marquand
Ross Marquand picked up the role of Red Skull in Avengers: Infinity War, replacing Hugo Weaving (who played Red Skull in Captain America: The First Avenger).
Hela
The Asgardian goddess of death was the primary antagonist of Thor: Ragnarok.
Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett was decked out in yellow sequins at the October 2017 premiere of Thor: Ragnarok at the El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles.
Hulk
We still like him when he's angry, but he definitely looks way different when he's not all Hulked out...
Mark Ruffalo
The Thor: Ragnarok actor lets his salt-and-pepper beard grow in when he clocks out as Bruce Banner.
Vision
Vision, an android, was killed in Avengers: Infinity War when Thanos pulled the Mind Stone out of his head.
Paul Bettany
British actor Paul Bettany got his start in the MCU as the voice of JARVIS in Iron Man. His first physical appearance was in Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Black Widow
The Black Widow is recognizable for her often-red, sometimes blonde tresses and her skin-tight black suit.
Scarlett Johansson
When she's not starring as Natasha Romanoff, aka the Black Widow, the Avengers actress ditches her superhero smoulder for a smile.
Scarlett Johansson shows off her new tattoo
Johansson showed off her stunning back tattoo, a branch of roses and a lamb, at the Avengers: Endgame premiere in Los Angeles. It's possible the roses are a reference to her daughter, Rose Dorothy.
Erik Killmonger
In Black Panther, Killmonger -- or N'Jadaka, as he was born -- is covered with scarification dots to mark his confirmed kills.
Michael B. Jordan
Here's Michael B. Jordan at the World Premiere of Black Panther in Hollywood on January 29, 2018.
Ultron
The big bad of Avengers: Age of Ultron is all metal, no flesh. But behind the adamantium, Ultron is...
James Spader
James Spader was not only the voice of Ultron, but also the actor behind the villain's movements thanks to the motion-capture suit he wore during filming.
Captain America
Sure, he's kind of a square, but we love watching Steve Rogers square off against Thanos.
Chris Evans
The handsome actor ditches his clean-shaven look when he's out of his super suit and into his, well, normal suit.
Iron Man
Tony Stark is known for his sleek style and cool gadgets.
Robert Downey Jr.
The Iron Man actor's real-life fashion isn't that far off from his on-screen persona.
Black Panther
When he's dressed as Black Panther, T'Challa's vibranium micro-weave mesh suit keeps him safe in battle.
Chadwick Boseman
When he's not rocking head-to-toe vibranium, the Black Panther lead opts for stylish patterns on the red carpet.
Thor
Whether he has his long locks or his shorter hair, you can always pick this Asgardian out of a crowd.
Chris Hemsworth
The Aussie actor swaps his red cape for a classic suit when attending an awards show.
Spider-Man
Peter Parker seems like an ordinary high school student—until his spidey sense sends him to fight crime, that is.
Tom Holland
The young actor looks dapper while walking (not swinging through) the red carpet.
Star-Lord
Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord, is a hero in Guardians of the Galaxy, but his impulsive actions in Avengers: Infinity War put the universe in serious jeopardy.
Chris Pratt
He may play a half-human, half-Celestial on the big screen, but in real life the Guardians of the Galaxy actor is 100% movie star.
Scarlet Witch
The Scarlet Witch uses her powers of telekinesis and telepathy to help the Avengers in the heat of battle.
Elizabeth Olsen
When she's not engaged in energy manipulation, the Avengers actress is turning heads on the red carpet.
Ant-Man
He packs a lot of punch for a teeny, tiny superhero.
Paul Rudd
He may not be a superhero IRL, but he's a superstar on the red carpet.
Okoye
The fierce warrior is one of the fan favorite characters from Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War.
Danai Gurira
If looks could kill, Danai Gurira would be just as deadly as Okoye when walking the red carpet.
Gurira at the Endgame Purple Carpet
Here's Gurira looking fabulous at the World Premiere of Avengers: Endgame in Los Angeles on April 22, 2019.
Hawkeye
If you're a big Hawkeye fan, then you're in luck! Renner's character is reportedly getting his own Disney+ series.
Jeremy Renner
The Oscar-nominated actor ditches his bow and arrows for the Los Angeles premiere of Avengers: Endgame.
War Machine
When he's all suited up in his War Machine armor, you can't even recognize Don Cheadle.
Don Cheadle
The actor shows off his stellar smile when he takes a break from that super serious saving the world business.
Captain Marvel
Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, is known for her red and blue super suit, but how does she dress when she's not on the big screen? Well...
Brie Larson
The Oscar winner opts for matching the purple carpet in this lovely lilac number at the world premiere of Avengers: Endgame in Los Angeles.
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