Hot Gallery: Some Age-Defying Celebs Are Actually Looking Better with Age!

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Jennifer Lopez the Fly Girl, 1994

Jenny from the Block was always an eye catcher, but as a dancer and choreographer back then, she was a team player trying not to stand out from her crowd. Her darker look and more casual style took a back seat as she grew in the business.

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Jennifer Lopez—Today

Once J.Lo stepped out from the dance line, her own personal style took off. Gone were the bulky, understated clothes, and she found her red-carpet wow! Today, even after twins and a few rocky romances, Lopez looks the same, just more refined. She keeps her skin so beautiful and radiant, it’s hard to believe she’s already into her 40s.

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Nicole Kidman, the Next Aussie It Girl, 1983

Nicole Kidman’s undergone one of Hollywood’s most dramatic transformations from gawky teen to super-celeb glamour puss. Seen here in an early Australian photo shoot, Kidman’s crazy big hair and ruddy cheeks don’t give any clue as to how she would one day transform into quite the leading lady swan.

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Nicole Kidman—Today

Being Mrs. Tom Cruise might not have lasted forever, but Nicole’s years with him introduced the young actress to her beauty potential. She figured out how to highlight her pale skin, tone down and color her hair, and showcase her alluring height. She might be a little over-Botoxed at times, but Kidman is now a style icon.

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Gwen Stefani in No Doubt, 1999

Remember when Gwen Stefani wasn’t a style icon? No, well we have proof that Gwen had a bit of an awkward phase like the rest of us when she was the punk/ska queen of No Doubt. Even pink hair can’t make braces cool.

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Gwen Stefani—Today

As No Doubt grew in status, Gwen discovered that makeup doesn’t have to make a woman look like a sideshow freak to get attention. She cooled down on the colors, accentuated her skin positives, and bloomed into an old-school Hollywood fashion plate. Now in her 40s, Gwen looks way more youthful than she did when she was belting out songs in small Cali clubs.

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Victoria Adams And David Beckham After A Whitney Houston Concert in 1999

After seeing the iconic film Fame in 1980, a young Victoria Adams decided to pursue a career in music. In 1994, she joined the soon-to-be-iconic all-girl band, The Spice Girls, and the rest is history. Here she is in 1999 with her future husband, looking fit and gorgeous.

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Victoria Beckham—Today

It's hard to believe we've had 40 years of Victoria Beckham. Now Victoria Beckham is more than just a celebrity wife on the sidelines, some might say she overshadows her professional athlete (and hottie) husband, David Beckham. She has added fashion designer and businesswoman to her long resumé, proving that it's not just her face that is doing better with age.

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Tina Fey During Her <em>SNL</em> Stint, 2002

The self-professed nerd from Pennsylvania, Tina Fey was the theater geek who didn’t think she had the goods to be the hot, popular girl. Surprise, surprise, there’s always been a hot chick under that insecurity, and Fey started to figure it out in her early acting years.

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Tina Fey—Today

Now Tina’s the poster woman for smart, nerdy gals everywhere. She’s got a red-carpet face and body along with that rapier wit. We’d hate her if we didn’t love her so much for embracing her inner knockout.

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Oprah Winfrey Attends a TV Broadcaster Awards Ceremony, 1988

A small-town girl who became a powerful broadcaster, Oprah was always struggling with her look and weight as a local and then national talk show host. Unfortunately, Winfrey didn’t have the best eye for her own hair and makeup choices, which aged her far more than her actual years.

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Oprah Winfrey—Today

It’s amazing what a global empire will do for you. As Oprah’s fortune and fame skyrocketed, so too did her look and acceptance of herself, large or small. She’s got a hairdresser and stylists that have helped groom her into the classy role model she wants to be to women around the world, and she looks beautiful doing it.

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Kate Winslet at the Venice Film Festival, 1999

Sweet and innocent looking, Kate Winslet came onto the scene looking every bit the quintessential proper British lady. No wonder she fit so well into period pieces like Titanic and Sense and Sensibility.

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Kate Winslet—Today

As Kate’s matured as an actress, so has her look. She’s lost the roundness to her face and plays up those cheekbones and eyes for a far more seductive quality. She’s graced with that gorgeous, creamy pale skin that makes her look years younger.

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Jennifer Aniston Before She Was a <em>Friend,</em> 1992

Back in her early acting days, Jennifer Aniston stuck to a very natural look that was pretty but didn’t accentuate her best features. With darker hair and makeup that popped out instead of softened, Jen didn’t yet know the power of her inner A-lister.

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Jennifer Aniston—Today

Twenty years and a subtle nose job later, Aniston’s toned up her gorgeous body and gone for the honey-blonde hair color that makes her look like youthful Hollywood royalty. As a Friend, Jen learned how to become a hair diva, and since then she’s always remained on the California cool, cutting edge.

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George Clooney in His TV Acting Years, 1986

Let’s face it—when it comes to Clooney, age has been very, very good to the man. Back in the '80s when George was a fixture on TV, he was sporting an unruly mop of big hair, goofy patterned clothes, and a bit of a gangly vibe. Sure, he was cute, but no one assumed Clooney would evolve into Clooney!

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George Clooney—Today

As George finally crossed over into films later in his career, the man figured out how to keep his hair crisply cut, allowed his gray to give him a distinguished air, and maintained a trim body inside a beautifully tailored suit. The result… Clooney is the standard bearer for growing old gracefully (and hot!).

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Christie Brinkley Celebrates the Chinese New Year, 1983

Yes, even “Uptown Girl” Christie Brinkley bought into the '80s tropes of blue eye shadow, teasing combs, and ozone-depleting hair spray use. While she has a face that more than made up for those fashion faux pas, it’s nice to see she was human like the rest of us.

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Christie Brinkley—Today

Still vivacious and fashion relevant, Brinkley’s grown up to be more Hamptons tasteful than Bronx bombshell. Despite her rocky romances, Christie hasn’t let her setbacks age her one bit. Positivity does help!

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Elizabeth Hurley on the Red Carpet, 1991

Elizabeth Hurley first turned heads as a magazine cover model with perfect cheekbones and an incredible body. Her look was what the fashion spreads dictated, but we really discovered her personality in the Austin Powers films, where she proved that she was damn funny too!

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Elizabeth Hurley—Today

As Hurley appeared in more films and showcased her sassy charm along with her gorgeous looks, she came into her own style-wise too. A true high-society icon, Hurley’s gotten classier and more refined as she’s turned into a Brit A-lister and global jet setter.

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Drew Barrymore at the Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, 2000

It’s hard to see Drew Barrymore and not think of that cute little kid in E.T. Even though she grew up real fast in Hollywood, Drew maintained that young, fresh-faced look for a long time.

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Drew Barrymore—Today

Drew’s grown up to be a literal Covergirl, as a pitchwoman for the cosmetics line, extolling her brash, slinky style. She’s lost her rounder, kid curves and now plays up her lovely porcelain skin and long locks. However, we’re not huge fans of her recent renegade roots. Pick a shade, Drew!

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Brad Pitt’s Early Headshot Photo, 1991

Looking way more beach hobo than Hollywood Adonis, Brad Pitt embraced the Sun-In lightener a little too aggressively and ended up creating a dry-ends-and-dark-roots emergency. We need a Clairol medic, stat!

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Brad Pitt—Today

Pitt still enjoys a scruffy face, but he’s learned how to tame the mane and keep his million-dollar mug front and center. And kudos to Angelina for keeping Brad beautiful.