Could the girl pictured on the right possibly be the Meatball Formerly Known As Deena?

Deena Nicole Cortese joined the cast of MTV’s Jersey Shore after season one as Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi‘s best friend and quickly became known for her hard-partying, fun-loving ways (in addition to her never-ending search for love). What a difference a few seasons on television (and an exploding bank account) make; Deena now looks like a totally new person—toned down hair, svelte figure, veneers and all.

Here she is again, sans make-up:

As the cast celebrates their final season, check out more Jersey Shore transformations below (some more drastic than others):

Images: TooFab

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