5 Celebs With Gloriously Imperfect Teeth

Thanks to celebrities and now influencers, people are obsessed with presenting the most flawless version of themselves. It's no longer just about having the perfect figure, trendy glass skin, or a fashionable wardrobe. Today, the obsession with perfection even includes having immaculate teeth. Some go as far as grinding down their perfectly healthy teeth to obtain porcelain veneers for that perfect smile. 

Believe it or not, some people, like TikTok user mashadiduk, even fly to Turkey in search of more cost-efficient veneers. It just goes to show how easily and heavily influenced we all are. It's not easy to picture yourself in a room full of people with perfect teeth when you have a natural set. Since we are constantly exposed to this perfect image, it's only natural for us to start striving for it ourselves. But it's important to remember that in reality, not many people have perfect pearly whites. 

Some of the most charismatic and memorable smiles belong to the stars who chose not to conform to these ridiculous beauty standards. It's refreshing to see celebrities embrace their imperfections and show off their natural smiles, proving that teeth can be glorious even when they're not uniform.

We can't really talk about stars with gloriously imperfect teeth without mentioning Amy Lou Wood. The actress is more than proud of her imperfect smile and not afraid to talk about it. In an interview with On Demand Entertainment, she shared her thoughts on why she doesn't get cast as American characters. "I just don't think I look very American at all," she said. "It's the teeth, no Americans have my teeth. They just don't. I'd have to get veneers." 

The comments section was flooded with people who adored her authenticity, with one commenter writing, "The teeth make her look adorable and distinctive. She's not a cookie cutter woman like a lot in the media." The love for Amy Lou Wood makes it clear people appreciate stars who embrace their imperfections and stay true to themselves.

Ayo Edebiri's breakout role in Hulu series "The Bear" has her on the way to stardom for sure. Case in point, she was nominated for the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2024. Not only can the actor gracefully pull off a butterfly cut, but she's also known for her gleaming, slightly imperfect smile. She's a ray of positivity and confidence that we should all take notes from. 

In a 2022 interview with Bustle, Edebiri talked about how she was finally proud of how she looked. "I love my skin, I love my teeth, I love my eyes," she said. Despite her dentist advising her to look into Invisalign, she explained she could never go through with it. "I won't allow myself to. I want to look like myself. I want to look like my parents, I want to look like my family. I want to look like Black people who are from Boston." Beautifully said, Ayo! 

In Hollywood, an industry obsessed with chasing perfect beauty standards, Kirsten Dunst has always stood out. The "Spider-Man" star is known for her natural, slightly crooked smile, one of the things that sets her apart. She's also a proud advocate of rejecting Hollywood's expectations, and she's never been afraid to speak out about it. 

In a 2024 interview with The Independent, the actress shared just how far she went to challenge these unrealistic standards. When she was just 17 years old, Dunst was taken by a producer to a dentist to correct her crooked teeth — without her permission. She stood firm and told them she liked her teeth just the way they were. 

Dunst credited award-winning director Sofia Coppola for her self-confidence. "I had Sofia at 16, who thought I was so cool and pretty when I didn't. She was like, 'I love your teeth!'," Dunst said. Sofia definitely did the actor a favor!

Léa Seydoux is a French force to be reckoned with. Best known for her iconic roles in the Daniel Craig-era "James Bond" movies, as well as films like "Inglourious Basterds," and "Midnight in Paris," the actor also flaunts one of the most effortlessly natural smiles in Hollywood. The gap between her two front teeth is what makes her smile so unique, and gives off strong Brigitte Bardot vibes. 

In an interview with Harper's Bazaar, she said, "I prefer people who are not too self-confident. I try to question myself: how to be, how to grow. I think it's important in life to accept that you have flaws, in order to be a better person." It's obvious her ability to embrace her natural features and flaws is the reason why she's able to focus foremost on her art, making her an incredible actor to watch on the big screen.

Uzo Aduba has one of the most unique and radiant smiles in Hollywood, but the actor didn't always feel confident about it. In an Instagram post, Aduba shared that when she was younger, she would spend time in front of the mirror obsessing over the gap in her two front teeth. "It wasn't until I learned my smile is representative of my family's heritage that it actually became a source of pride for me," she wrote. 

At that moment, she realized her smile was her biggest superpower, Aduba added. And, yes, it really is her superpower. She always stands out in a crowd full of veneers with her charmingly one-of-a-kind smile. The actor, known best for her role as Crazy Eyes in the hit series "Orange is the New Black," wrote that she hopes her natural smile will instill confidence in her daughter and that younger girls will embrace their smile just the way it is. The actor is a shining example of staying true to who you are.