HOT GALLERY: Reality Fashion Hosts Before They Made It Work

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Tyra Banks, Immaculate Heart High School, 1991

In Tyra’s yearbook, the caption to this photo read “Tyra the future super-super model of the universe.” Whoa! That actually came true!

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Tyra Banks, America’s Next Top Model Host and Judge

Wanna be on top? Tyra has been asking that question for 20 cycles now, taking young girls and training them to be accomplished models. But what we love most is when Tyra goes insane and over-the-top. Watch this clip and try not to revel in Tyra’s ridiculousness.

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Sarah Jessica Parker, Professional Children’s School, Seventh Grade, 1978

Before she was a fashion icon on Sex and the City, Sarah Jessica Parker was just a seventh grader who hadn’t yet discovered a flat iron.

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Sarah Jessica Parker, Project Runway Guest Judge

In 2007, Sarah Jessica Parker was a guest judge on Project Runway, imparting her wisdom to the likes of Christian Siriano. That same year she started her own fashion line, Bitten, which was sold at Steve & Barry’s stores.

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Nicole Richie, Yearbook Photo

Back in the day, maybe Nicole Richie was onto something. That big bow really does make a statement.

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Nicole Richie, Fashion Star Judge

It’s been almost 10 years since Nicole Richie was the model of bad behavior with her former BFF Paris Hilton on The Simple Life, but we’re happy to see that she’s turned things around. Finally, with Fashion Star, she’s found a reality show that fits her skills. Her jewelry line House of Harlow 1960 debuted in 2007, but Nicole has expanded to design sunglasses, apparel, and accessories too.

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Natalie Portman, Syosset High School, Senior Year, 1999

Okay, so this picture is from Natalie Portman’s senior yearbook, though obviously it goes back a little further. But even as a young child, Natalie proved that to make a splash in the fashion world, all you need are… some footie pajamas and an ear of corn? Or something like that.

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Natalie Portman, Project Runway Guest Judge

Natalie was a guest judge on Project Runway during season 5. Since she lives a green life, the designers had to make environmentally friendly cocktail dresses for her. Ironically, the contestant nicknamed Suede is the one who won that challenge.

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Jessica Simpson, Richardson North Junior High School, Freshman Year, 1995

Back in 1995 in Texas, young Jessica Simpson was still a few years away from being discovered for her voice and for her style.

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Jessica Simpson, Fashion Star Judge

Jessica Simpson might be the butt of jokes sometimes, but she really gets the last laugh. Her Jessica Simpson Collection of clothing, handbags, and other accessories makes only $1 billion a year in revenue. We’d say she deserves her spot as one of the judges on Fashion Star.

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Heidi Klum, Age 19

Okay, so even at 19, Heidi Klum was a hot ticket. We’re not sure exactly what she’s wearing (or what the story is with that creepy baby in the background), but she sure is selling it to us. (The dress, not the baby.)

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Heidi Klum, Project Runway Host and Judge

In fashion judging, either you're in or you're out, and Heidi Klum is definitely in. Oh, and she also introduced the world to Tim Gunn, so enough said!

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Elle Macpherson, 1970s

Elle Macpherson wasn’t always so hot. Back in the 1970s, she was just a funny-looking Australian girl dressed like Jan Brady.

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Elle Macpherson, Fashion Star Host

Today, Elle Macpherson is best known for being a supermodel and for gracing the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue five times. More recently, of course, she’s the host of Fashion Star.

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Christina Aguilera, Rochester Elementary School, Fourth Grade, 1991

Way back before she was known for her big voice, Christina Aguilera was known for her big… hair? In 1991, Christina had a lot to smile about since it was just a year after she had appeared on Star Search and her career was about to take off.

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Christina Aguilera, Project Runway Guest Judge

She may be judging singing talent today on The Voice, but back in 2009, Christina served as a guest judge on season 6 of Project Runway. Designers had to create an exciting stage costume for her, obviously using as many sequins and feathers as possible!