American Idol winner looks totally unrecognizable in very drastic beauty makeover as they shoot myst
SAMANTHA Diaz has given fans an update on their latest mystery project while showing off a drastic transformation.
The Season 18 American Idol winner, known by their stage name Just Sam, took to Instagram over the weekend with a brand-new appearance.
Just Sam won the singing competition in 2020, beating out competitor Arthur Gunn.
Most recently, the winner shared photos of them posing for a new photoshoot, debuting a new blonde hairstyle.
Sam, 25, looked glamorous while showing off their figure and full-body tattoos in a shimmery silver set, which consisted of a plunging bra top and trousers.
They also had blue contacts in their eyes, adding to the mysterious new look.
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The Harlem native, who captured many hearts as a subway performer, rocked a full face of glamorous makeup that had them looking nearly unrecognizable.
In the caption, Sam seemed excited for a new career opportunity, writing: "Thank you Jesus !!"
In a another video, Sam shared a zoomed-in view of their dramatic makeup.
They captioned the post: "BOOKED & BLESSED."
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While they have not yet shared their latest project, fans have been showing their support in the comments section.
"You look amazing. God bless you.. Keep pushing," one fan wrote on the video.
A second commented: "You are a star and a light a legend."
OPENING UP
Sam has previously opened up about having to return to singing in the subway after American Idol, detailing the harsh reality of going broke after the season aired.
"Back in 2021, I was super embarrassed to be going back to the trains. I didn’t want people to know that I legit needed the money & I didn’t want people to know that it wasn’t optional," they wrote in a post earlier this year.
Sam continued: "I was disappointed in myself for allowing myself to fall so low after winning idol, but then I had to take it easy on me and remember that I started my journey with Idol at 20 years old. Not even knowing anything about Hollywood or the music industry."
Sam said that since their season happened amid the Covid-19 pandemic, they were unsure of which route to take in their career.
"I'm not like any other contestant that has ever had a chance to be a part of the American Idol production. My year was unlike any other," they explained.
MENTAL HEALTH
In August, they opened up about their mental health struggles, sending an important message to followers.
"As a person who suffers or was recently diagnosed with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), I just want to remind people to be mindful of the things that they say to one another. Not just this month, but going forward," they said in another video.
Sam added: "You never ever know how much what you say can have an effect on someone. You never know how much what you say can hurt someone.
"So just be mindful. Be respectful. And love - if you can't love on someone, don't hate them. Don't be mean to them, leave them alone," their post concluded.
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The Idol alum got vulnerable in their caption, admitting they hesitated to post the video.
"I made this video a while ago, but I never posted it because I didn’t want people to use this against me in anyway or make fun of me but I honestly don’t care anymore. This has to be said," Sam said, adding the hashtag "#mentalhealthawareness."
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