SSSSmokin’! Jim Carrey first burst into fame as the scorching (literally) Fire Marshall Bill on In Living Color. From the manic Mask to sassy Ace Ventura to lovelorn Joel Barish, Carrey has taken us to the moon and back (hat tip, Andy Kaufman). As Carrey marks his 50th birthday, we’re happy to homage Carrey’s—and comedy’s—most iconic roles.

SNAKKLE RECAP Now it seems all too familiar: a beautiful young woman caught with an older, married politician. But back in 1987, the image of Miami-based model Donna Rice sitting on the lap of front-running presidential candidate Gary Hart was, well, shocking. Journalists at the time often followed an unwritten gentlemen’s code that kept private […]

Name: Cameron Michelle Diaz Birthdate: August 30, 1972 Hometown: San Diego, California Fansite: http://cameronfan.com Before They Were Stars: Born to Emilio and Billie Diaz, Cameron started modeling while attending high school, and by age 17 she had graced the cover of Seventeen. After graduation, Diaz traveled the world, modeling for companies like Coca-Cola and Nivea. […]

Everyone’s favorite dim witted news anchor, Ron Burgundy, blesses our movie screens with his presence today in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. The sequel brings along the equally beloved cast of crazy characters like Brick Tamland and Brian Fantana, new additions and tons of celebrity cameos. Check out the cast and cameos before the fame!

Comedies have recently ruled the big and small screens, and we love the talented comedians that make us laugh! Take a look at your favorite funnymen and -women long before they had us caring about Pawnee, Borat, and late-night shenanigans.

If the Real Housewives have taught us anything, it’s that big dreams and Botox are as ubiquitous in Beverly Hills as a lost tourist looking for the Hollywood sign. But not everyone in Tinseltown has lived the luxurious life since birth. In fact, some of our favorite tabloid residents of Malibu and Bel Air came from humble beginnings, calling home to shelters, trailer parks, and even the back of a car. Here are 13 stars who went from rags to rich and famous.