‘Catwoman’ Jocelyn Wildenstein reveals her natural look before dramatic transformation in throwback pic

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Jocelyn Wildenstein, famously known as 'Catwoman', posted a captivating throwback photo on Saturday, August 24, providing a seldom-seen look of her natural beauty prior to her extensive transformation.

The 82-year-old Swiss socialite posted a touching birthday tribute to her daughter Diane on Instagram. She captioned the photo: "Happy Birthday to my beautiful daughter Diane Wildenstein."

Jocelyn Wildenstein shows off her natural side

In the photograph, blonde beauty Jocelyn Wildenstein radiates elegance and glamour in a stylish kaftan, cradling her toddler in her lap.

Her visage seems a far cry from the distinctive features and numerous plastic surgeries she underwent that resulted in her well-known feline moniker.

This social media post follows Jocelyn's declaration of financial distress after losing access to her $100 million divorce settlement.

Last week she was spotted relishing a luxurious summer holiday at Miami Beach with her long-term fiance, Lloyd Klein. Wildenstein, residing in New York and maintaining a low profile lately, was distinguished by her notable sphinx-like features and abundant blonde hair.

She donned a black, deep-cut one-piece swimsuit complemented by dark, oversized sunglasses, as per Daily Mail.

Last summer, Wildenstein claimed in an interview that she was completely broke and had not received any income for eight years since her ex-husband's family discontinued the nine-figure annual payment she obtained in her 1999 divorce settlement.

The reclusive socialite was awarded $2.5 billion in the settlement, with an additional $100 million for each subsequent year, following her claims of infidelity by  billionaire businessman husband, Alec N Wildenstein.

In a June 2023 interview with The Sunday Times, she alleged that Alec, who passed away in 2008, had attempted to attribute their marriage's failure to her, asserting he could no longer recognize his wife because of her extensive plastic surgeries, which led to her well-known moniker, 'Catwoman'.

Rumors were rife that Alec, an avowed cat enthusiast, had persuaded his wife to undergo surgeries to enhance her femininity. He refuted those allegations during the interview.

Internet claims Jocelyn Wildenstein was 'stunning before surgery'

Immediately after the Daily Mail published the news, readers began reacting to Jocelyn Wildenstein's appearance before surgery.

A user wrote, "Stunning looking women before the surgery that she denies she ever had."

Another added, "It is just so sad how she destroyed her natural beauty."

The third commentator suggested, "She should be able to live off the damages of the surgeons she sues for making her look like that. She was absolutely beautiful and the surgeons that have destroyed her face and not told her that she needs to stop."

"Wow, she was stunning! I wonder why she chose to get her chin made so massive if she was going for a cat like look," one said.

A person remarked, "She was a very nice looking woman before she had herself so dreadfully mutilated."

Other chimed in, "How sad. She was stunning. Nature creates beauty and surgeons create monsters."

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