Maxim’s Hot 100: Before They Were Stars

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Jennifer Love Hewitt as a 7th Grader at David Starr Jordan Middle School

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Jennifer Love Hewitt—Now, #6 on Maxim's Hot 100

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Miley Cyrus as a Third Grader at Heritage Elementary School in 2002

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Miley Cyrus—Now, #1 on Maxim's Hot 100

All together now: "SHE's NUM-ber ONE!" Little Miley grew up (fast) right before our eyes, from the quirky adorable Nickelodeon star of "Hannah Montana" to the sex symbol of a new generation. The singer - AND actress - has plenty of time still to blossom into an even bigger star!

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Ashley Tisdale as a Senior at Valencia High School in 2003

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Ashley Tisdale—Now, #7 on Maxim's Hot 100

Ashley gained her early fame on Disney Channel's "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" and then received even more exposure as Sharpay Evans in the High School Musical film series. At number 7 on the Maxim 100 list this year, Ashley has graduated to bone fide "hottie."

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Olivia Wilde as a Senior at Philips Academy in 2002

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Olivia Wilde—Now, #16 on Maxim's Hot 100

We got to know Olivia for her role on "The O.C." as Alex Kelly. An actress, as well as an activist, Ms. Wilde has the perfect combo of good looks and compassion - so, what's not to love about this stunning up-and-comer on the Maxim 100 List.

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Scarlett Johansson as a Senior at Professional Childrens School in 2002

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Scarlett Johansson—Now, #15 on Maxim's Hot 100

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Emma Stone as a Freshman at Xavier College Prep in 2004

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Emma Stone—Now, #21 on Maxim's Hot 100

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Katy Perry as a Freshman at Dos Pueblos High School in 2000

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Katy Perry—Now, #11 on Maxim's Hot 100

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Beyonce Knowles as a Freshman at Houston School for the Performing and Visual Arts in 1996

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Beyonce Knowles—Now, #14 on Maxim's Hot 100

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Taylor Swift as a Sophomore at Hendersonville High School in 2006

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Taylor Swift—Now, #13 on Maxim's Hot 100

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Kate Upton as a Freshman at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy

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Kate Upton—Now, #8 on Maxim's Hot 100

Known for her Sports Illustrated covers and spread, Kate Upton is a young up-and-comer to Maxim's Hot 100 List. Sure, she oozes sex appeal, but she's worked hard for those curves! Remember her Carl's Jr. ad?

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Mila Kunis as a Senior at Fairfax High School in 2001

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Mila Kunis—Now, #4 on Maxim's Hot 100

After starring in hit movies like Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Black Swan, and Oz the Great And Powerful, Mila Kunis is just heating up. She's come a long way from playing bratty Jackie on That '70s Show, but managed to snag her former costar Ashton Kutcher as a real life leading man.

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Jennifer Lawrence as a 7th Grader at Kammerer Middle School in 2004

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Jennifer Lawrence—Now, #5 on Maxim's Hot 100

With recent box office hits like the Hunger Games franchise and her Oscar-winning role in Silver Linings Playbook, Jennifer Lawrence is the name is as good as gold. The unapologetically curvaceous Lawrence claims that she refuses to diet or drop weight to meet Hollywood standards. If only there were more like her!

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Megan Fox as a Sophomore at Morningside Academy in 2002

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Megan Fox—Now, #20 on Maxim's Hot 100

There's not a lot to say about Megan Fox except that she's always had a lot to work with, by the looks of it! While she's dropped from #2 to #20 since 2009, Fox is forever immortalized in Transformers as the hottest high schooler to fall for Shia LeBeouf.