Stars who get better with age

Jennifer Love Hewitt

Jennifer Love Hewitt was always a beauty, but there were a few missteps between her "Party of Five," "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and "Can't Hardly Wait" years. Take for example, wearing an undershirt on the red carpet with electric blue pinstripe pants.
 
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These days, the sexy star knows how to show off her curves on the red carpet and is back with a new television show, "The Client List." (REUTERS/GETTY)

Julia Roberts

She spent years dazzling America with her signature red curls and her constant big smile.

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Back with a new movie, "Mirror, Mirror," the beautiful actress looks better than ever at the age of 44. (AP/GETTY)

Jennifer Hudson

When "American Idol" hopeful Jennifer Hudson auditioned on the third season of the Fox hit, she had big hair and big dreams. (AP)

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The new mom has matured right in front of our eyes. In 2010, after giving birth to her son David, Jennifer became a spokesperson for Weight Watchers and lost 80 pounds. (GETTY/GALLO)

Rob Lowe

The young actor wasn't exactly ugly, but paled in comparison to what he looks like now.
 
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The former "Brothers & Sisters" star gets better and better looking by the year. (AP)

Tori Spelling

The "90210" alum was an awkward looking teen when she was on the '90s hit show.

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Hillary Swank

Hillary was popular at the turn of the century for winning the Golden Globe for "Boys Don't Cry" (1999). But her look didn't exactly leave an impression.
 
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The 37-year-old has continued to receive accolades for her work on film, but the difference is, now when she walks the red carpet she fits right in. (REUTERS)

Ricki Lake

At 20, Ricki was the perfect actress to play Tracy Turnblad in the original "Hairspray" in 1988. 

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Over the years the actress turned talk-show host has grown into her own. She may be 43, but she's never looked better. (AP/REUTERS)

Neil Patrick Harris

Sure he played a whiz kid doctor, but Harris was the ultimate portrait of nerdiness during his years as a teen sitcom star.

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Now, Neil's character Barney Stinson on "How I Met Your Mother," is always dressed to the nines and winning over a bevy of ladies. (AP)

Sandra Bullock

The actress first appeared on the screen in the late '80s in films like "Hangmen" (1987) and "Who Shot Patakango?"

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Now 47, Bullock is a mom, Oscar-winning actor and certified knockout. (REUTERS/GETTY)

Justin Timberlake

The 'NSync singer sported a serious mophead and was a fan of over-the-top antics during his interviews with his fellow boy band members.

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Justin branched out on his own and brought 'sexy back' in 2006 with a shaved head and chiseled body. (REUTERS/AP)

Robert Downey, Jr.

The "Less Than Zero" (1987) star damaged his looks and his reputation with his substance abuse issues in the '90s.

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Robert cleaned up well for "Iron Man" in 2008 and says he has his wife of five years, Susan Downey to thank for helping him sober up. (REUTERS/AP)

Jon Bon Jovi

Whether you're a famous rocker or not, frizzy hair isn't a good look on anyone.

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Jon still knows how to rock, too bad for fans, he's been married for 21 years. (AP/REUTERS)

Gwen Stefani

In 1995, Gwen Stefani was "just a girl" in the band, No Doubt.

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It's hard to believe, but the mom of two, fashion designer, singer and actress is now 42 years old. (REUTERS/GETTY)

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah first appeared on TV in the early '80s as a morning show co-host in Chicago.
 
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After 30 years in the spotlight, the 58-year-old keeps looking progressively better. (REUTERS/AP)

Kelly Ripa

The soap opera star was always a cutie, beginning her career with a 12-year run on "All My Children."
 
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After landing the gig of co-host with Regis Philbin on "Live with Regis and Kelly," Ripa turned into a certified style star. (AP/GETTY)

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