How Lily James Morphed Into a Real-Life Red Carpet Princess

If you only know Lily James as the irreverent yet adorable Lady Rose on Downton Abbey, then you're going to see a whole new side of her when the latest iteration of Cinderella opens in theaters on March 13. In it, she transforms from rags to riches at the sweep of her fairy godmother's wand. And in real life, Lily underwent a similar story - going from girl-next-door brunette to glamorous blond bombshell on the red carpet . . . in just a few years. Keep reading to see more images of Lily's makeover.

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