A long time ago, in a galaxy far away…lived some of the most beloved sci-fi characters of all time (and the actors who played them). See the new additions to the Star Wars and their elders before they played the characters we know and greatly love now.

Snakkle takes a look at some stars who navigated the perils of child stardom with a lot less public meltdowns and much more grace than many of their contemporaries.

While many of us spent summers at camps swimming in lakes and decoupaging ceramic mugs, these future celebrities spent their time honing their craft and practicing for their close-ups. From Natalie Portman to Robert Downey Jr., some of Hollywood’s brightest and biggest future stars spent time in upstate New York at Stagedoor Manor, an exclusive performing arts camp to future thespians. Get ready to roast up some marshmallows and macramé some picture frames—here are seven celebrities who went from kumbaya to celebrity stardom.

On Fashion Star, Project Runway, and America’s Next Top Model, the judges seem to have all the answers on fashion, but were they always so well dressed and coiffed? We are looking at the fashion judges before they were stars to find out who was in and who was out.

Celebs are worldly people by occupation, but some are more well traveled than others. Take a look at some of your favorite actors and actresses who started out their lives very far away from Hollywood.

It sounds sort of naughty, doesn’t it? It’s the powerful star taking advantage of an underling. But fear not, we present here stories of true love (sort of) that have lasted the test of time (sometimes) between celebs and their makeup artists, nannies, bodyguards, and more.

Be afraid! These celebrity ghosts and ghouls wore some fantastically frightening homemade costumes back in high school. Enter if you dare!

Snakkle looks back at the sleeper hit Beautiful Girls 15 years later, with an exclusive interview with the film’s screenwriter, Scott Rosenberg.