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Run for your lives!!11!: When Twihards attack

Sasha — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:04:31 GMT

:hyper:

So the new Twilight opens at midnight tonight. You know we are in for weeks of epic fuckery and lulz starting tonight so bring it on!! Come in here and point fingers and laugh. :roflnm:

(hey twihards, feel free to start a thread called "Robert Pattinson sharts butterflies and rainbows")

Why, exactly, are they called twiHARDS? Is it because they are "Die"hard fans? Well then DIE Twilight DIE. HARD. :fart:

:party:

Lady Gaga performing under her real name in 2006

Moongirl — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:51:18 GMT

My, how you've changed Lady GaGa! Once upon a time the singer looked oh-so-ordinary
By Charlotte Spratt
Last updated at 1:41 AM on 19th November 2009

She is famed for her outrageous costumes, bright blonde hair and kooky performances.
But four years ago Lady GaGa looked rather ordinary.

A recently discovered video shows the star, real name Stefani Germanotta, performing Led Zeppelin's 'D'yer Maker' in New York in January 2006.

What a difference four years can make: Lady GaGa performs under her real name Stefani Germanotta in New York in January 2006, and last week in Los Angeles

And with her long dark hair and unremarkable outfit of vest top, leggings and white heeled boots, there is little to show the outrageous star she would become.

But her voice, keyboard skills and a little spark in her performance give a clue that she will become a huge chart-topping hit.

The video shows her performing with a band at the Bitter End venue.

Among her bandmates are Calvin Pia of Akudama on guitar, Alex Beckmann of Mem on drums, and Eli Silverman on bass.

The singer performed at a New York venue on keyboard and vocals with a guitarist, drummer and bass player

Going GaGa: She plays alongside Alex Beckmann, who is now a member of Mem

The video, which has been posted on YouTube, was originally found on the band website of her former guitarist.

They said: 'Before the paparazzi, Akudama�s very own Calvin Pia had been blessed with the opportunity to take the stage with mega-star-to-be, Lady Gaga.

'The video might be a little toned down for all you �Gagas� out there.'

The band added: 'The performance is as entertaining as watching Henry Fonda pick blueberries, which is honest to god a ten out of ten by Bitter End standards. Enjoy?'

The performance is in marked contrast to GaGa's performance in Francesco Vezzoli's 'Ballets Russes Italian Style (The Shortest Musical You Will Never See Again)' in Los Angeles on Saturday night.

There she donned a huge silver hat, heavy eye make-up and a chiffon and crystal dress to sit down at a pink grand piano painted with blue butterflies.

How we're used to seeing GaGa: The star has made a name for herself with wacky outfits and odd performance

Read more: Lady GaGa once upon a time looked oh-so-ordinary | Mail Online

Celebrity charities & foundations

word — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:23:58 GMT

Angelina Jolie - Education Partnership for Children of Conflict
Angelina Jolie - actress, activist, co-founder of"Education Partnership for Children of Conflict" Foundation

Tens of millions of children worldwide can't go to school because they are caught in the crossfire of war, are refugees or live in places healing from conflict or natural disasters. Even when they are able to go school, too often they don't have the trained teachers or basic supplies they need to succeed. These children fall through the cracks – there is just not enough funding to support the programs that help them rebuild their lives.
Co-chairs, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie and Gene Sperling, Director of the Center for Universal Education at the Council on Foreign Relations, founded the Education Partnership for Children of Conflict in 2006. Their goal was to bring together organizations, corporations, and foundations to create awareness about education for these children and rally resources to get them into quality, safe schools.
In 2007, at the Clinton Global Initiative, the idea came to life: 19 organizations made a commitment worth $148 million to educate 350,000 of the children out-of-school in conflict areas and help improve the quality of schooling for nearly 700,000 additional children.
The Education Partnership for Children of Conflict (EPCC) now connects over 40 organizations working to help children of conflict learn and heal. We believe that all children deserve quality schools and a chance to learn – most of all those who have seen the worst: war, violence, and disasters.

But there is still more that needs to be done.
In the words of our co-chair, Angelina Jolie, "Every child has a right to an education. And conflict is not an excuse for us to ignore that right. If anything, it is the time that they need it the most."
Because the need for education in conflict areas is ongoing, we need to do more than just find funding for current programs. To assure all children will have access to education, we need to figure out the best ways to set up schools and keep them safe in difficult situations. We are working with our partners to create a network of information sharing and collaboration. By collecting and connecting this knowledge, everyone can benefit from best practices, new reports, and the approaches and programs that are working.

The Founding Project
The founding project was the LEGACY Initiative -- a project in West Africa that partnered Novo Foundation with the International Rescue Committee. In its first year, the LEGACY Initiative - operating in war torn Liberia, Sierra Leone and Cote d'Ivoire - educated 30,000 marginalized girls and boys, trained 1,500 teachers, and improved 150 schools and 25 vocational institutions with infrastructure and materials.

The First Year
In its inaugural year, the Education Partnership sought out partners from the non-profit, corporate, and foundation world to come together around a common cause: educating children of conflict. The Partnership received seed capital from the Hewlett Foundation, Children's Investment Fund Foundation, and Unbound Philanthropy. Additional support came from the Boeing Corporation and the Jolie-Pitt Foundation.
By the 2007 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting, EPCC had catalyzed a wide array of commitments supporting education for displaced Iraqi refugee children; young people affected by the Darfur genocide; girls and youth in rural Afghanistan; and other children affected by conflict across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

How it Works
We work with our partners to find places where, with extra resources, the partners can make a real difference in the lives of children living with the effects of conflict or natural disaster. These organizations let us know how they can expand access to school, improve the quality of learning, or give students who would not have the chance to go to high school or college the support they need. Then we connect them to sources that can provide the funding needed.

We find out where help is needed most and where dollars will do the most good. And we try to be as precise as we can – we don’t want to just add to a big pot of money. We ask our trusted partners to provide us with details about the specific needs for different projects (including how many children can benefit and what type of needs there are – books, teachers, etc.). Then we share this information with funders. We look for corporations and foundations to help fund larger projects. But, we also know that there are ways for everyone to get involved.

Looking Forward
Tens of millions of children worldwide can't go to school because they are caught in the crossfire of war, are refugees or live in places healing from conflict or natural disasters. Even when they are able to go school, too often they don't have the trained teachers or basic supplies they need to succeed. These children fall through the cracks - there is not enough funding to support the programs that help them rebuild their lives.
Through the Education Partnership for Children of Conflict, we identify new and innovative projects that are helping to provide education for children affected by conflict, violence, war or natural disaster. Next, we work to identify potential donors and mobilize resources for these organizations by matching organizations with funders. And this website is our way to invite everyone to join in our efforts to support education for these brave children - the future teachers, doctors, lawyers, engineers and leaders.
From individuals and local school groups to corporations, we're working to create a network of support to educating children of conflict.
About the Partnership | Education Partnership for Children of Conflict

Shakira Believes in Education for Every Child
Shakira -actress, activist, founder of "Pies Descalzos" ("Bare Feet") Foundation

"As a young girl in Colombia, I promised myself that, someday, I would help change the lives of the barefoot, desperate children living in the parks around my home. I had the audacity of youth: I remember thinking that every child deserved the opportunity to learn. I also had the clarity of youth: I knew that all children deserved an equal chance.

When I was eighteen, I took the first steps toward keeping my promise. I started the Pies Descalzos ("Bare Feet") Foundation in honor of the barefoot children who inspired me. The Foundation’s mission is to ensure that all children can exercise their right to a quality education and a chance to fulfill their true potential. We provide nutritious meals, quality education and psychological support to more than five thousand students and their families across Colombia.

Education is a right, not a privilege, and we need to treat it that way. Far too often, children who are born poor die poor, trapping too many children in a cycle of despair. Education is the most powerful way to break the cycle. Education affects every aspect of development. Research has shown that access to education increases wages, lowers the risk of disease and decreases the likelihood a child will turn to a destructive violent life. A single year of primary education can increase a girl’s wages by 10 to 20 percent later in life. We cannot possibly hope to thrive as a global community if we continue to turn our backs on the potential and talents of millions of children.

It’s difficult to believe that, in today’s world, 72 million kids don’t have access to any kind of education, and 226 million adolescents don’t attend secondary school. Hundreds of millions who do attend school can’t learn because of inadequate teachers, lack of supplies or empty stomachs.

Our schools in Colombia are proving each and every day that no matter where a child is from, no matter how poor they are, they can thrive if given the chance. The best part of my work is watching students blossom and make something of their lives. Last year, a student from a Pies Descalzos school placed 14th out of the whole country in Colombia’s national exams. He came from extreme poverty and suffered from malnutrition as a child. Today, he’s in college and working to use his education to give back to his community. We have seen that every child has a contribution to share.

Now, we are bringing our model to the U.S. and the rest of the world. Education for every child is within our reach. Let’s make a commitment to the children of the world. Let us tell them -- today -- that we see their value, no matter where they happen to have been born or how difficult their circumstances. Let’s make clear that we believe in them and that through hard work they can improve their lives. Let’s commit to giving them the tools they need to build our future."

Internationally acclaimed recording artist Shakira is a leading advocate for universal education. Her Pies Descalzos foundation has helped over 28,000 of Colombia’s children access education. Her US-based Barefoot Foundation is expanding her work internationally. Shakira is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and honorary chair of the Global Campaign for Education. She is the 6th highest selling artist of all time and the winner of two Grammys, eight Latin Grammys and countless awards worldwide.
Shakira: "Education Is a Right"

Jessica Alba:Walking the Halls for Global Education
Jessica Alba - actress, activist, U.S. Co-Chair of 1GOAL: Education for All

"This past week, I visited Washington DC to walk the halls of Congress, the State Department, National Security Council and Office of Management and Budget. I was there with 1GOAL: Education for All to pound the pavement and talk about education for the world's poorest children.

I was looking for champions -- those who have been working tirelessly on this issue, like Chairwoman Nita Lowey, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Speaker Nancy Pelosi. I wanted to sit with these incredible women, learn from them, and say thank you for their work on helping every child, especially girls, get the opportunity to have an education. I thanked Senate Majority Leader Reid for his support and met with both Democrats like Congressman Smith and Republicans like Senator Isakson, who believe education is a powerful tool to expand opportunities for women and fight extremism.

I spoke with people like Gayle Smith, President Obama's lead on international development at the National Security Council, spoke with expert teams at the Office of Management and Budget and met with the groups and advocates working on this issue. My view of the global education crisis expanded even further as I listened to their take on best approaches to policy. We all agreed that the U.S. has the responsibility to lead on the goal of getting the 75 million children currently out of school into a classroom. And do it sooner rather than later.

I believe that 2010 is the year for a breakthrough on global education. With the World Cup in Africa and the eyes of the world on the continent, we can connect the energy of this global game with the power of the negotiating table at the world's leading forums like the G20, G8 and UN Millennium Development Goals Summit. The stage is set for America to be a leader and convener, with an opportunity for President Obama to pledge to achieve education for all children and also call on other governments to do their fair share through joint funding and shared approaches.

Why now? The fact is education is the most effective way to fight poverty. Every year a child is out of school is a year they lose in literacy, in health, in opportunity. In the current economic environment, investing is education is smart aid and smart power. Increased global education funding fights global poverty at the root, empowers girls and women, and promotes economic growth in poor countries around the world. Experts tell us that a girl will earn an additional 10% in income for every year of schooling she receives and be 50% less likely to become infected with HIV/AIDS. Larry Summer's own research showed that in Africa, children of mothers who receive five years of primary education are 40 percent more likely to live beyond the age of 5.

For many of my meetings on the Hill, I walked the halls with Mary Njoroge, a Kenyan school teacher who was at the helm of the Kenyan government push in 2003 to get rid of school fees. These small fees, often for a uniform or the equivalent of a just a few dollars, were an insurmountable barrier for children from families living in poverty. Once the fees were abolished, over 1 million children enrolled in school in just one week. Mary has seen it herself, we have approaches that work. Now we need the political will to put them into action.
Every child should have that chance to stand up and walk into their future. They need leaders in Washington and around the world to deliver on their promises so all our children can receive the education they deserve. With U.S. leadership, if we come together in 2010, we can make the lasting legacy of the first World Cup in Africa education for all children."
Jessica Alba: Walking the Halls for Global Education

Actress Jessica Alba met with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi Friday morning to talk about the importance of global education. Pelosi then took Alba to a conference room in the speaker's suite to address 18 members of the Democratic Women's Caucus about raising awareness of the issue.
"Jessica spoke very articulately and knowledgably about the need for greater emphasis on education," a House leadership staffer told Politics Daily in an exclusive interview Friday morning.
"It's great to see Jessica Alba bringing her celebrity to promote this important issue of basic education to children in the developing world," said a policy staffer for Speaker Pelosi.
Jessica Alba Touts Global Education in Meeting With Nancy Pelosi -- Politics Daily

Top 10 tattooed celebrity ladies

word — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:10:43 GMT

1. Angelina Jolie
This hot momma is our number one, cos she pretty much popularized this trend among Hollywood actresses. Angie has some stunning artwork on her (many of which is lasered off by now), and some of her most memorable tattoos are the longitudes and altitudes from the locations where her children were adopted or born (on her arm), the cross tattoo accompanied by the Latin phrase “Quod me nutrit me destruit” (What nourishes me, destroys me), a large Bengal tiger on her lower back, a Buddhist incantation written in Khmer script etc. etc. etc.

2. Megan Fox
Who better to take the number two spot than the girl who was dubbed the next Angelina Jolie (dunno why because Angie is pretty much still around) plus her tats are not that bad. She has a Marilyn Monroe portrait on her arm, a Shakespeare quote ‘We will all laugh at gilded butterflies’ on her shoulder, ‘Brian’ near the intimate spot, a wave tribal tattoo on her wrist, a Chinese symbol for strength on her neck, crescent Moon and a star behind it on her leg and the lines ‘There once was a little girl who never knew love until a boy broke her HEART’ on her ribcage.

3. Cheryl Tweedy Cole
Cheryl Cole is basically the only reason ‘Girls Aloud’ are still around. Well, maybe not literally but her hotness has kept this chick band on blogs way longer than they deserve. As for tattoos, Cheryl leads in this sexy treble clef+rose+thorns tat around her thigh (which she reportedly wants to remove), Polynesian Maori on her hand and a classic tramp stamp tribal on thelower back…

4. Alyssa Milano
The charmer Alyssa Milano has got her ticket to heaven secured by tattooing a symbol of every single religion known to man on her body! The collection includes a rosary on her shoulder, a Buddhist symbol for wisdom on her neck, on the left wrist a Buddhist symbol for the essence of the universe and on the right wrist is a tattoo of an ouroboros, a snake biting it’s own tale that represents the circular flow of things including death and rebirth, a sacred heart on herlower back, an Angel on one and roses on another ankle. Milano also has a fairy tattooed on her lower stomach (yeah, paganism too)…

5. Rihanna
Riri’s tattoo phenomenon is a relatively new craze, so I’m having trouble keeping up, but so far all the ink on the R&B starlet is looking prettyhot! Unless she tattoos something new while I’m typing this, her tats include ‘freedom in God’ in Arabic, a star on her ear, many stars on her neck, Pisces symbol behind the ear, ‘love’ on her finger,’Shhh…’ on another finger, a scull and music notes on her feet, XI IV LXXXVI on her left shoulder, Sanskrit prayer on the hip, two little guns pointing to her boobs aaand I think that’s it!

6. Rose McGowan
A hot girl tattoo on a hot lady, Rose McGowan is the only girl with a single tattoo to make it on our list

7. Jessica Alba
Jessica Alba’s tattoos are basically crap. Anyways, besides the lower back bow Jessica had the Sanskrit word ‘Padma’ (meaning Lotus) on her wrist and a ladybug on her neck. Recently Jessica removed all her tatoos.

8. Pink
It is probably equally weird not seeing Jessica Alba on a hot list as it is seeing Alicia Moore on one. But Pink’s tattoos are actually pretty cool and looking from the backside she actually does look like a hottie (with the pink bows and all..) So, Pink has inked a half of a broken Heart that says ‘Best Friends’, a tribal musical note behind her left ear, a bar code ‘1 9879-11299-1 3′ on the back of her neck, a guardian angel on her shoulder, her dogs portrait on the left arm, a razor blade on her wrist, red star on her left hand, ‘What Goes Around Comes Around’ and ‘True Love’ on the wrists, a red heart on her lower stomach, dragon and words ‘Mr. Pink’ on her thigh and many, many more!

9. Eve
Eve just must get on this list because of the fact that her paws are the most copied celebrity tattoo of all time… Her other tats are pretty irrelevant, plus on the second pic she is shoot while being tattooed by our number 10 choice…

10. Kat Von D
LA Ink’s Kat Von D is one of those girls you either really like or really despise… In any case the charismatic artist needs to be acknowledged for almost a whole suit of amazingly donetattoos making herself one heck of a collection of hot tattoo art.

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Where's Joaquin Phoenix?

Shelly — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:33:36 GMT

Um... Have I missed it or have there been nothing about Joaquin Phoenix in the media lately? Is he still crazy, what's going on with him now?

People's Top Ten Quotes of the Week!

word — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:54:04 GMT

"If you're shocked that Britney was lip-syncing at her concert and want your money back, life may continue to be hard for you."
� John Mayer, Tweeting about Britney Spears's lip-synching controversy in Australia

"There's only one person I want to thank, and that is Jay for putting a ring on it."
� Beyonc�, giving hubby Jay-Z a shout-out while accepting the MTV Europe Music Award for video of the year for "Single Ladies"

"I like writing songs about douche bags who cheat on me, but I'm not going to say that in my monologue."
� Taylor Swift, singing "My SNL Monologue" as host of the comedy show

"Since I'm only doing one interview, better make it really, really big."
� Stephanie Meyer, author of the Twilight series, on sitting down for a rare interview with Oprah Winfrey, on her blog

"I'll tell you what I just said yesterday to somebody: 'Didn't I tell you don't use no f- flash on my daughter?'"
� Protective mom Halle Berry, recalling the last time she had to use her favorite cuss word, on The Tyra Show

"In prison � I went to prison by the way � I took pottery because that's one of the things that keeps you busy at night."
� Martha Stewart, on a favorite hobby of hers, on the Rachael Ray Show

"Yes, we're trying � we actually tried last night."
� Rod Stewart, revealing too much information about his attempts to have another child with wife Penny Lancaster, on British talk show GMTV

"I've met my hero, Donny Osmond."
� Susan Boyle, on the best part of singing on DWTS, to PEOPLE

"I'm varsity now, thank you."
� Dakota Fanning, clarifying her high school cheerleading status, to Teen Vogue

"I wake up in the morning and walk by the mirror and I'm like, 'Who's that?' I thought someone broke into my house!"
� Kellie Pickler, to PEOPLE on the CMA red carpet, about adjusting to her new red hair

Source:
10 Best Celeb Quotes This Week - - Britney Spears, John Mayer : People.com

Jennifer Garner - a poor celebrity

bambi007 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:11:35 GMT

Same jacket in December 2007 ^^

and in October 2009 vv

How about buying new clothes at least once a year.

David Bowie does the best Mick Jagger impression

Chalet — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:59:39 GMT

I just can never get enough of this elegant and charming man, musician, icon.

At 1:35 - Mick impression

And at 8:55 -Telling his band that they were going to be wearing women's stage costumes.

YouTube Video
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The Downfall Of Modern Society

Luminous — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:59:54 GMT

:)It would seem that the human race is continuing to degrade in most every way. We have seen the benefits of technology but did not realize the negative aspect (our health, our environment, our children, our selves.) People kill each other without a second thought. Kids kill other kids. People steal - not because they are desperate, but because they enjoy it. Just listen to your local news to get the picture i'm painting.

Now, do you think these negative aspects of society have always existed but we didn't have the access to info before? or

Has society suddenly rushed towards the cliff?

Thanks for your input.

Who is Suri Cruise's bio-dad?

greysfang — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:49:47 GMT

Vote away.

Tom Cruise

Josh Hartnett

Chris Klein

Some other dude

Your celebrity lookalike

wolfiestar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:34:24 GMT

*deleting this since no one really wanted to play*

Reasons for disliking Beyonce

Belt Up — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:29:00 GMT

I'm watching an interview with her now and she's coming across as humble, likeable, talented and beautiful :ughnm:

Please remind me why I loathed her.

Celebrity Halloween Costumes 2009!

word — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:53:41 GMT

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs wearing Star Wars' Darth Vader costume, with his son Ethan, talks to the media as during a Halloween celebration in the East Room at the White House, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 in Washington.

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hand out candy at the White House, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 in Washington, on Halloween.

Bette Midler's Halloween costume

Gwen Stefani and husband Gavin Rossdale were spotted taking their sons out trick-or-treating in Los Angeles today.

Alyson Hannigan and husband Alexis Denisof and 7-month-old Satyana

Trick or treat, Honor Marie!

Proud dad Cash Warren took to Twitter to share this cute photo of his 1-year-old daughter at a Halloween party that they attended yesterday along with mom Jessica Alba: “Headed to a halloween costume party with the little one. Its going to be hilarious,” he tweeted.

Miley's kid sister Noah Cyrus posed for pics on the red carpet at this weekend's Children Affected By AIDS Foundation 16th Annual Dream Halloween held at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California (October 24).

Nadya Suleman heads out for some early trick or treating with her 10-month old octuplets -- dressed as devils, draped in spider webs.

Octomom Nadya Suleman as pregnant nun for halloween.

Christina Aguilera and Max : Halloween 2009

Paris Hilton dresses as a sexy Dorothy from the "Wizard of Oz" complete with her chihuahua as a stand in for Toto!

Natalie Morales as Queen Padme Amidala.

11 stars who look younger now than they did back then

word — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:18:13 GMT

Whether it is from the contentment of family life, the freedom from bad '80s fashions, an injection, nip, tuck (or two), or natural grace, these Hollywood beauties just keep getting better and better.

Courteney Cox Arquette: She graced People magazine's famous "50 Most Beautiful People" issue in 1995, and while the blue-eyed beauty of course looked stunning, her face-framing hairstyle made the 31-year-old look like she was pushing forty.
Now that the sitcom-star is actually in her forties, her beauty is as buoyant and fresh as someone half her age. The more relaxed, youthful hairstyle she has been sporting since her mid-thirties, whether it is stick-straight or in loose waves, has definitely purified her look, allowing her striking bone structure and killer features to shine. Her maintained beauty landed her the starring role in ABC's new show Cougartown.
In 2008, she appeared on the cover of Marie Claire, and confided in the magazine over anti-aging procedures she has tried (including Botox) and had "hated," although she admits that she is not ruling out procedures in the future.

Halle Berry: A former pageant girl (only five girls stood between her and Miss World in 1986), Halle Berry has always enjoyed a life as one of the world's most beautiful women. But today at 44, the actress looks more luminous, radiant and younger than she did during her rise to fame in the nineties. Perhaps it was the birth of her gorgeous daughter Nahla at the age of 41 that has kept Berry permeating such beaming beauty. Her typical look now--quite possibly an effect of motherhood--involves a natural fresh face, a nice departure from the dramatic makeup that aged her looks from years ago.

Diane Lane: An unusual yet remarkable career, marked by unquestionable talent and beauty, has made Diane Lane an enduring presence in Hollywood. Her casual approach to Tinseltown has made her all the more endearing of an actress, and has maybe been her secret in preserving her fantastic looks. Unlike other women her age whose careers have been marked by as much by their wild personal lives as their professional ones, Lane's marginal career has focused instead on dignified work, albeit in lesser batches. A three-year hiatus at nineteen saw her return as a more sophisticated beauty, and her style over the decades has remained utterly fresh and youthful.

Christina Applegate: Although it was her sexy teen role of Kelly Bundy that catapulted her to stardom over twenty years ago, Applegate is far more dazzling as an adult. A product of the '80s, her good looks were masked behind big hair, bad clothes and worse makeup. She also suffered from the typical teenage apathetic stage--questionable hygiene, preference of baggy, shapeless clothes--only hers was viewed by the American public and not just aggrieved parents. The star now opts for sophisticated styles in bright colors that really let her cerulean eyes stand out.

Fergie: Although her outlandish style and killer abs have always been around, "youthful" isn't exactly a word one would use to describe Fergie's look from the '90s. Brazen makeup and harsh hair dyes were not the singer's friends during her Wild Orchid days, adding years to her fearless appearance. While Fergie still embraces an outrageous style, her face looks years younger, prettier, and more natural than it did years ago.

Alicia Silverstone: After the insane success of Clueless, Silverstone struggled to achieve equally rewarding roles. A stalling career took its tool on the actress, causing her to look back on those years and see a girl who was "tired, puffy, stressed." An all-organic, vegan diet, and eco-friendly lifestyle has clearly rejuvenated the California native, returning her 33-year-old face to its Clueless-era adorableness. This fall, she published a book on her healthy habits and sustainable lifestyle, to which she credits her amazing looks, The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight and Saving the Planet.

Gwen Stefani: Although combat boots, pink hair, braces, and energetic ska vocals shot Stefani to stardom in the mid-nineties, the No Doubt lead singer, who just celebrated her 40th birthday, now looks younger, chicer, and sexier than she did in her 20s. Her fame has expanded to enjoy not just rock-pop glory, but also movie roles, a platinum-selling solo album, a spunky, successful fashion line, and two truly awesome little boys with fellow-rocker husband Gavin Rossdale, keeping the singular sensation looking better than ever.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus: Famous for her role as boisterous, one-of-the-guys Elaine on Seinfeld, Louis-Dreyfus showcased her comedic timing and cute expressions for nine seasons, rather than her legitimate good looks. Perhaps keeping up with the constant male energy weighed her down, but whatever it is, she looks infinitely better now than the spirited character we sometimes still see in syndication.

Kate Walsh: Upon her graduation from high school in Arizona, Kate Walsh's portrait looks more like a member of the faculty than a senior class student. With a hairstyle that can only be described as bad, and features too mature for an 18-year-old, Walsh's look is years ahead of her actual age. Flash forward twenty years, and the Private Practice actress has morphed into a sleeker version of her old self, and one of the most extraordinarily beautiful women in Hollywood. A relaxed hairstyle takes years off her look, plus her improved posture elongates her swan-like neck and smooths back her toned shoulders.

Nicole Richie: There's nothing like two adorable children and the kicking of a very bad drug habit to melt years off of your appearance. Nicole Richie, who just a few years ago was heavier, dourer, and sporting a lackluster complexion, is now perhaps the most radiant woman in any room, even one packed with beautiful women as is common with the glamorous events she frequents. From rehab to reality TV to recovery, Richie's new life has her looking refreshed, younger, and happier than ever before.

Sandra Bullock: Age has done a service to Sandra Bullock by gradually honing in on her already-gorgeous features. Her face was formerly softer and fuller, and the years have seen a definition of her chin and cheekbones, a natural development that has made her beautiful eyes and mouth stand out. Her transformation is totally visible in her movie work: whereas Bullock always nailed frumpy roles (Sandy the TV Producer, ticket-seller in While You Were Sleeping), the last decade has seen her take on decidedly sexier roles. It was 2000's Miss Congeniality that most emphasized (in a mere 90 minutes) the amazing change of Bullock's appearance over the years, from pretty girl-next-door to all-out glamour girl.

11 Stars Who Look Younger Now Than They Did Back Then - Fashion + Beauty on Shine

Guess who

Chalet — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:39:24 GMT

These are all of the same man:

This woman is 61 in this photo

It just figures that these three crappy loser moms would find each other for a photo op. (We all know the one in the middle and on the right).