by Tracy Pepey

When up-and-coming celebrities hit the big time they're rarely ugly ducklings, but usually cute looking guys and gals with lots of potential. That's where the red carpet makeovers come in. With help from managers, hair and makeup teams and wardrobe stylists, many celebs go through an image overhaul, a.k.a the Hollywood carwash. We've chosen some of our favorite—and most drastic—celeb transformations to show you who's gone from blah to ta-dah!

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