This week marked the premiere of American Horror Story: Freak Show [1], and one thing's for sure: all the actors involved seriously transformed into their freakish identities [2]. We've gotten so used to seeing the different characters throughout the seasons [3], and we thought it was high time to investigate how different everyone looks in real life. Keep reading to see some of the actors' most drastic onscreen looks, right next to shots of their glamorous red carpet appearances [4].

Sarah Paulson

Frances Conroy

Emma Roberts

Naomi Grossman

Evan Peters

Angela Bassett

Taissa Farmiga

Gabourey Sidibe

Jessica Lange

Dylan McDermott

Kathy Bates

Denis O'Hare

Lily Rabe

Zachary Quinto

Jamie Brewer