As Rihanna's very glamorous court sketches are shared online, Femail reveals the celebrities who've fallen foul of an artist's pen – so, how many can YOU identify?

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We’ve all fussed over a badly lit photo or awfully-angled selfie – but something that can’t be easily deleted with one click of a button is a court sketch.

And furthermore, demanding and fast paced environment artists are in often means the works of artists end up prioritising speed, and character flair, more than strict resemblance.

But while some raise eyebrows, others evoke just how glamorous A-listers which roam courtrooms can be.

Earlier this week, Rihanna again supported her beau A$AP Rocky amid his criminal trial in downtown Los Angeles, as he faces up to 24 years in prison if convicted.

The Grammy-winning artist and fashion mogul, 36, for the second day in a row, made headlines for her starry presence and glamorous, stylish appearance. 

The AP reported that she ‘[outshined] key testimony’ in the case, which stems from a shooting her boyfriend, 36, stands accused of.

A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, has entered not guilty pleas to a pair of felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm in connection with the November 2021 shooting in Hollywood, California of his one-time friend, A$AP Relli. 

The Umbrella songstress, who shares two children with A$AP Rocky, 36 – RZA, two, and Riot Rose, one – again was seated between A$AP Rocky’s mother Renee Black and sister Erika B. Mayers.

Earlier this week, Rihanna again supported her beau A$AP Rocky amid his criminal trial in downtown Los Angeles , as he faces up to 24 years in prison if convicted

Earlier this week, Rihanna again supported her beau A$AP Rocky amid his criminal trial in downtown Los Angeles , as he faces up to 24 years in prison if convicted

The Grammy-winning artist and fashion mogul, 36, for the second day in a row , made headlines for her starry presence and glamorous, stylish appearance. Pictured in December with A$AP Rocky

The Grammy-winning artist and fashion mogul, 36, for the second day in a row , made headlines for her starry presence and glamorous, stylish appearance. Pictured in December with A$AP Rocky

The Umbrella songstress (pictured in April), who shares two children with A$AP Rocky , 36 - RZA, two, and Riot Rose, one - again was seated between A$AP Rocky's mother Renee Black and sister Erika B. Mayers

The Umbrella songstress (pictured in April), who shares two children with A$AP Rocky , 36 – RZA, two, and Riot Rose, one – again was seated between A$AP Rocky’s mother Renee Black and sister Erika B. Mayers

The Barbados-born superstar was ‘again brought into the courtroom surreptitiously before most of the rest of the audience’ Thursday, according to the AP, as she was clad in ‘a white top and gold earrings.’

Court sketches indicated she had large hoop earrings with her black locks down and parted during the legal proceedings, as TMZ reported she donned a ‘button-up white top, skinny black tie, black work pants and black point pumps.’ 

A$AP Rocky was seen headed toward court in a black trench coat over a navy blue suit with black shoes.

But while Rihanna’s court sketches perfectly get across her stunning sense of style, some have been dragged through the internet for their less than faithful renditions.

Celebrities like Rebekah Vardy, Paris Hilton and Catherine Zeta Jones have all had their famously flawless visages butchered by an artist’s pen, leaving them looking decidedly ordinary. 

In the recent ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial Wayne Rooney’s pictures had social media users comparing him to a ‘potato’.

Here, FEMAIL rounds up a selection of the most questionable sketches for you to put your star-spotting abilities to the test. Scroll down to see them all – then check your answers at the bottom…

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Rebekah Vardy pictured in a court sketch
The real Rebekah pictured during the trial

The sensational ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial saw Rebekah Vardy (left) and Coleen Rooney embroiled in court room drama 

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Socialite on the stands: Paris Hilton is unlikely to have been happy with this unflattering court sketch
She appeared in court in Los Angeles in 2007 for violating her probation

Paris Hilton is unlikely to have been happy with this unflattering court sketch. She appeared in court in Los Angeles in 2007 for violating her probation

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Hollywood power couple: Jennifer Aniston was supported by a heavily bearded Brad Pitt when she sued a magazine for publishing topless photos of her in the early 2000s
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt

Hollywood power couple: Jennifer Aniston was supported by a heavily bearded Brad Pitt when she sued a magazine for publishing topless photos of her in the early 2000s

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Amy in a sketch
Amy during the trial

In 2008, beloved late singer Amy Winehouse appeared in court over allegations of altercations with a fan

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Pictured in the sketch
Pictured in real life

Pete Doherty at Thames Magistrates court where he pleaded guilty to five counts of possessing drugs including crack cocaine and heroin

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Pictured in a court sketch
The glamorous Catherine in real life

Catherine Zeta Jones appeared in court in 2003 while suing Hello! magazine for an invasion of privacy (right). Left, at another hearing during the case, wearing a similar dark top

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Winona Ryder broke her arm before appearing in court on shoplifting charges
Winona arriving at the Beverly Hills courthouse in 2002 for her arraignment

 Winona Ryder broke her arm before appearing in court on shoplifting charges. Right, Winona arriving at the Beverly Hills courthouse in 2002 for her arraignment 

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Lindsay Lohan appeared in court in 2010 and was eventually sentenced to 90 days in jail for missing alcohol counseling sessions in violation of her probation
Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan appeared in court in 2010 and was eventually sentenced to 90 days in jail for missing alcohol counseling sessions in violation of her probation

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Pictured in a sketch
Pictured in real life

Country superstar Dolly Parton was taken to court in a copyright lawsuit in Los Angeles in 1985. Right, the singer in a different outfit during a court appearance that same year

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Courtney Love showcased her signature rock chick style in court in Beverly Hills in 2004
She was preliminary hearing on two felony drug possession charges

Courtney Love showcased her signature rock chick style in court in Beverly Hills in 2004. She was preliminary hearing on two felony drug possession charges

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Dustin Hoffman won a lawsuit after a Los Angeles magazine published a computer-altered image of him in an evening dress and high heels
The actor won a lawsuit after a Los Angeles magazine published a computer-altered image of him in an evening dress and high heels

You would be hard pressed to identify Dustin Hoffman in this court sketch from 1999. The actor won a lawsuit after a Los Angeles magazine published a computer-altered image of him in an evening dress and high heels