Before American Idol sucked in millions of wide-eyed dreamers, Star Search offered aspiring young talent the tantalizing promise of fame and fortune. Check out some now-huge celebs that graced the Star Search stage.

Gwen Stefani turns 45 today. Yes, the ’90s pop sensation is over 40—and looks fabulous, if we may be so bold. In honor of Gwen’s birthday, we decided to deliver unto you a list of lovely ladies to whom the years have been quite kind—Alanis Morissette, Shirley Manson, and many more—along with “then and now” photos to prove it.

Whether you busted out your bra straps and track pants and banged around to No Doubt’s “Just a Girl” or put down your convertible top and blasted through your painful breakup to Alanis Morissette’s “You Oughta Know,” the ’90s produced a treasure trove of various hitmakers. Come with Snakkle as we catch up with some of our favorites now!

It’s been 15 years since the end of Sarah McLachlan’s Lilith Fair as a chance for female musicians to take center stage. The festival lasted three summers (and one revival in 2010) and raised more than $10 million for women’s charities. We’re looking back to see where the stars of Lilith are now.

Name: Scarlett Johansson Birthdate: November 22, 1984 Hometown: New York, New York Fansite: http://www.scarlett-fan.com/ Before They Were Stars: Scarlett Johansson was born to architect Karsten Johansson and film buff Melanie Sloan. At 9, she made her film debut in North as John Ritter’s daughter. Two years later, she scored an Independent Spirit nomination for her […]

Eight Is Enough (1977-1981), was a full hour-long and with a laugh track, making it a tough show to categorize. While often quite funny, almost every episode was “very special,” one of TV’s first “dramedies.” For five seasons—not enough—audiences watched the Bradford family “fill their lives with love.” But which Bradford found fame on Broadway? Who struggled with drugs after the show? Let’s find out.

Name: Ryan Rodney Reynolds Birthdate: October 23, 1976 Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia Fansite: http://ryanreyondsfan.net Before They Were Stars: The youngest of four brothers, Ryan Reynolds was born to Jim and Tammy Reynolds in Vancouver, British Columbia. At age 12, Reynolds landed a part in the Nickelodeon series Fifteen, and lived on his own while filming […]

Before American Idol sucked in millions of wide-eyed dreamers, Star Search offered aspiring young talent the tantalizing promise of fame and fortune. Check out some now-huge celebs that graced the Star Search stage.

Before American Idol sucked in millions of wide-eyed dreamers, Star Search offered aspiring young talent the tantalizing promise of fame and fortune. Check out some now-huge celebs that graced the Star Search stage.

Before American Idol sucked in millions of wide-eyed dreamers, Star Search offered aspiring young talent the tantalizing promise of fame and fortune. Check out some now-huge celebs that graced the Star Search stage.