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FROM DUCKLINGS TO SWANS!

Awkward looking young stars who have transformed into the world’s hottest celebs

These stars went from looking awkward in snaps to being stars of the screen, supermodels and superstar DJs

THESE days they are some of the world’s biggest, best-loved and hottest celebs, but once upon a time it was a rather different story.

There is nothing quite like a Hollywood transformation and over the years we’ve witnessed a fair few ugly duckling to beautiful swan moments. Here’s our favourite stars who went from awkward to awesome…

Calvin Harris

 Calvin Harris looks almost unrecognisable these days compared to when he first burst on the screen
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Calvin Harris looks almost unrecognisable these days compared to when he first burst on the screen

When Calvin Harris first shot to fame he was pale, scruffy and lacking much sex appeal. Now he’s a real hunk, who models for Calvin Klein and is the world’s hottest DJ.

Victoria Beckham

 Victoria wasn't always as stylish as she is now
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Victoria wasn't always as stylish as she is now

She is now considered one of the most stylish women in the world, who never looks anything other than immaculate, but Victoria was once just a normal looking school kid like the rest us.

Uma Thurman

 Uma has become one of the world's most sought after actresses
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Uma has become one of the world's most sought after actresses

Uma might be Hollywood royalty now, but the actress didn’t always have A-lister style. The star has gone from awkward youngster to a red carpet wonder.

Kate Moss

 Kate knows all about fringe benefits
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Kate knows all about fringe benefits

She is undoubtedly the world’s famous model thanks to her unique appearance, but it took a while for Kate to grow into her famous face.

Elle MacPherson

 From top of the crops to top supermodel
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From top of the crops to top supermodel

As a child Elle favoured short hair and was unlikely to be touted as the next top model. Now she’s got an impressive CV and top supermodel status.

Chris Pratt

 Chris Pratt ditched the geek and became a heartthrob
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Chris Pratt ditched the geek and became a heartthrob

Chris Pratt completely transformed his appearance – going from curly haired aspiring actor to bonafide heartthrob.

George Clooney

 George Clooney went from bowl cut to a cut above the rest
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George Clooney went from bowl cut to a cut above the rest

He might have been a 90s pin-up but George Clooney once had a bowl haircut and geeky specs. These days he’s the epitome of a silver fox.

January Jones

 January Jones has become a true style icon
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January Jones has become a true style icon

She became a household name playing a picture perfect wife in Mad Men, but she wasn’t always so photogenic. She once had a funky hair do and even funkier fashion sense.

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