A beautiful blond mane, legs that go on for miles, a sparkly smile . . . Back in 2005, Blake Lively appeared to be just another California beauty, but she had the raw material to make a stunning transformation. Four years later, looking sophisticated and chic in basic black, I think it’s safe to say she’s graduated from the Hollywood school of glam. Some girls have all the luck!
Blake Lively
Once upon a time, werewolf Jacob from The Twilight saga was “Shark Boy” in “The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl.” So Taylor Lautner has always been a fierce creature, but man, what an upgrade! Also upgraded: Tay-tay’s look. From baby-faced tween to super stud, can you imagine what he’ll look like when he’s no longer a teenager?
Taylor Lautner
Some things—the style, the stubble—have changed, but the one thing that’s stayed the same? Penn Badgley‘s kissable lips. And girls everywhere are oh so thankful. Too bad they belong to Blake . . .
Penn Badgley
When you’ve been spotting celebrities as long as I have, you notice the little things . . . like the way Lauren Conrad has mastered using makeup. Back in 2007, she could have gotten lost in a crowd looking pretty in pearls. Three short years later, LC is glowing like a true It Girl. The harsh lighting in the first pic doesn’t help—but neither picture has been Photoshopped. Isn’t it remarkable what a little press powder can do?
Lauren Conrad
The hair, the eyes, the smile . . . the shirt? Back in the day, Chase Crawford tried the “I’m with the band” look on for size with a Beatles baseball tee. Now, sharp and sleek, with a touch of stubble, he’s traded laid-back music lover for leading man. Which do you prefer?
Chase Crawford
Back when Lady Gaga was simply Stefani Germanotta, a pint-size brunette with powerful pipes, she turned to sparkles (and a bare torso!) to get noticed. Then a name change and a dramatic style transformation brought out the Gaga within—and the pop music scene will never be the same. She may cover up a bit more now, but the lady will always stand out in a crowd.
Lady Gaga
Back in 2003, K-Stew was simply Kristen Stewart. She didn’t drop F-bombs in interviews, she wasn’t shacking up with R-Patz, she didn’t have an alter-ego named Bella. But that was then. Now she’s twenty and – although she still walks the red carpet like a reluctant prom date – she looks, more than ever, like . . . a star. Kristen’s accomplished a lot between then and now. Admit it, aren’t you just a tinsy winsy bit impressed?
Kristen Stewart
Back in 2006, the JoBros were a talented, a-dork-able band of brothers (look at Nick!). Four years later, their style has grown up in a major way, and so have they. Kevin’s married, Nick and Joe are on the market, and all three look sleeker—and sexier—than ever. Jowhoa! Is this as good as it gets, or do you think they’ll look even better next year?
The Jonas Brothers
Once upon a time, there was a starry-eyed girl named Heidi Montag with big dreams—and really well-connected friends. Three years, ten or so plastic surgeries, and one crazy ex-husband later, you get . . . This. Perhaps they should post Heidi’s before and after pics as a warning to new arrivals at LAX. But what would the caption say? “Caution: too much exposure to Hollywood can lead to dangerous lapses in judgment and plasticity!”
Heidi Montag
Back in 2003, Leighton Meester emerged looking like a boho beauty, complete with sun-streaked hair, face-framing braids and flowy blouses. Now, a few years older and several shades darker, she’s much more than a California cutie; she’s a veritable couture queen. Do you think Leighton has what it takes to be a fashion icon?
Leighton Meester
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