Part of this judgment had to do with her changing looks over the years.

As a teenager and young women, many were introduced to Alexa with a rounder face and deep dimples.

However, she is nearly unrecognizable these days, though her transformation is not a bad thing.

Christie Brinkley and Alexa Ray

She confirmed the procedure in April 2010.

“I was thinking about getting this for years,” Joel explained toPeople.

“I was self-conscious of pictures taken from the side.

Alexa Ray Joel pictured solo

Sadly, that did not deter the gossip from running rampant.

After her rhinoplasty, many theorized that she had even more operations done.

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Alexa Ray Joel Instagram selfie

“Her upper eyelids are wider, suggesting an upper blepharoplasty.

He also pointed out that her higher-than-usual cheekbones were likely enhanced using fillers.

Joel shot down such speculation in anInstagrampost shortly after Schulman’s interview was published.

The only thing I have ever had done is my nose.”

Today, it seems the mean critiques are behind her.