In a show that is based in a prison, it is obvious that these women are not going to be looking glamorous to say the least. However, some of these characters are so grunged-down that they are basically unrecognizable from what they look like in real life.You spend hours on Netflix binge-watching every season starting the day it gets released, but would you actually recognize these characters if you saw them on the red carpet?
Taylor Schilling - Piper Chapman:
As the 'pretty girl' of the show, Piper Chapman doesn't look too far off from herself in real life. Obviously, in prison she won't have her makeup down and be wearing a gown on the red carpet - but hey, she doesn't look half bad as an inmate!
Alex Vause - Laura Prepon:
Well, as the pretty girl, Piper wouldn't be caught with someone who wasn't equally as attractive. That, and the fact that her and Alex Vause share an intense history makes for some serious drama on the show. History aside, Alex can hold her own in Litchfield for not looking far off from Laura Prepon on the red carpet.
Suzanne Warren - Uzo Aduba:
Suzanne - better known as 'Crazy Eyes' - might be one of the most unrecognizable characters from the show in real life. This is one character that you might have to take a double, or even a triple take if you saw her on television out of character.
Tiffany Doggett - Taryn Manning:
Aside from her different hair color (and Pennsatucky's teeth), Tiffany looks absolutely nothing like Taryn. In real life, Taryn looks elegant and classy - which is a bit of a far cry from the character she plays on OITNB.
Nicky Nichols - Natasha Lyone:
This is one makeover that seems minimal, but has a huge effect. After taming Nicky's hair and putting on some fresh-faced makeup, she looks like a completely new woman!
Daya Diaz - Dascha Polanco:
Despite having good hair and a fresh face on screen, Daya still cannot compare to Dascha all glammed up. Let's just say that in real life, she definitely has more than two prison guards fighting for her love!
Needless to say, these OITNB characters definitely spend a bit of time in the makeup chair in order to make them look less than fabulous. But now at least you'll be able to recognize them the next time that they make a red carpet appearance!
