Top 10 Comedy Films About Changing Looks

Description: A struggling actor dresses as a woman to land a role on a soap opera, leading to a series of comedic and heartfelt situations. This film explores the complexities of gender roles and identity.

Fact: Dustin Hoffman's performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. The film was initially conceived as a drama but was turned into a comedy during production.

Description: A father disguises himself as a British nanny to spend time with his children after a divorce, leading to some of the most iconic comedic moments in film history.

Fact: Robin Williams improvised much of his dialogue, leading to numerous takes and a lot of laughter on set. The film's makeup artist won an Academy Award for Best Makeup.

Description: A timid bank clerk discovers a magical mask that transforms him into a wild, cartoon-like character, leading to a series of chaotic and comedic events.

Fact: Jim Carrey's performance as The Mask was heavily inspired by classic cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. The film's success led to an animated series.

Description: Eddie Murphy plays multiple roles, including a shy professor who invents a potion to transform into a suave, confident alter-ego, leading to a series of comedic misadventures.

Fact: Eddie Murphy played seven different characters in the film, showcasing his versatility. The film was a remake of the 1963 film of the same name starring Jerry Lewis.

Description: This film follows a young boy who gets his revenge on a Hollywood producer by turning his own script into reality, including a hilarious transformation of the producer into a blue-skinned, orange-haired character.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life incident where a producer stole a script from a writer. The blue paint used on the producer's face was a custom mix that took hours to apply.

Description: A popular high school girl and a small-time crook swap bodies, leading to a comedic exploration of gender roles and personal growth.

Fact: Rob Schneider, who plays the crook, also co-wrote the film. The film's premise was inspired by the 1976 film "Freaky Friday."

Description: Two black FBI agents disguise themselves as white socialites to protect them from a kidnapping plot, leading to a series of hilarious cultural misunderstandings.

Fact: The Wayans brothers, who star in the film, also wrote and directed it. The makeup process for their transformation took up to four hours each day.

Description: A plump teenager with a passion for dance transforms into a local celebrity, challenging societal norms and promoting integration through her newfound fame.

Fact: John Travolta, who played Edna Turnblad, wore a fat suit and prosthetics for the role. The film was adapted from the 1988 film and the Broadway musical.

Description: Three college guys, expelled from their fraternity, disguise themselves as women to join a sorority and clear their names, leading to a series of comedic and enlightening experiences.

Fact: The film was initially titled "Wrong Dorm." The actors underwent extensive makeup sessions to convincingly portray women.

Description: A modern take on Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night," where a girl poses as her twin brother to play on a boys' soccer team, leading to a series of comedic and romantic entanglements.

Fact: The film was shot in Vancouver, Canada, and the soccer scenes were filmed at the University of British Columbia. Amanda Bynes did many of her own stunts.