NY Fashion Week is coming up and we’re ready to see our favorite celebs in the front row. But for many of them, it took some time and the help of a stylist to make it there. Check out these celebrities who struggled with style before hiring some of the top stylists in the biz.

When Forbes magazine recently released their list of Hollywood’s Top-Paid Actresses for 2012, everyone was buzzing on who made the list and who didn’t even come close. While the following actresses in our gallery landed the coveted Top 10 spots, out of all of the big (and small) screen actresses out there, you may be surprised which newbie film star landed on the list and is ahead in earnings than a more established and well-known and beloved actress. But, these ladies all have one thing in common: before the fame, they all started somewhere, and often it was a high school drama club or early modeling gigs or taking on much smaller roles to pay the bills. Snakkle dug up pics of these top earners during their more humble beginnings.

Just remember: when it comes to tanning, a little goes a long way. Unfortunately even the most stunning celebs often forget that golden rule and cross over into Wonka-ville when it comes to their faux tanning rituals. As a cautionary tale, Snakkle assembled the most frightening examples of tans that tip into the land of doompety-doo.

The gorgeous Felicity Huffman turns 51 today–and she’s never been afraid to commit to difficult roles, even if it means playing down her good looks. Huffman and these other actors and actresses have transformed themselves into plain Janes and ugly ducklings, winning critical acclaim and awards on the way.

What a difference a professional photographer, some glamour lighting, and oodles of post-pubescent confidence make for these beauties, as they grow from girls next door to Hef’s cover-worthy babes! If they knew then what they know now, what do you think they’d say?

For the past two years, all four acting champs at the Golden Globes went on to win Oscars. Could that happen again? It all begins with the nominations, which were announced this morning. Read on for our overview of the acting nominees for movies and TV.