Stars Who Get Better With Age
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}<b>Better Looking Over Time</b> With Hollywood's obsession with eternal youth, the pressure is always on for those in the public eye to do whatever they can to maintain their looks. But with the help of stylists, trainers, and some good genes, some stars actually seem to get better as the years go by. Click through to see our favorite celebs who seem to get better with every passing day. (AP)
<b>Charlize Theron Then </b> Charlize burst on the scene with her stunning looks, making a name for herself in the '90s with roles in "The Devil's Advocate" and "The Cider House Rules." (AP)
<b>Charlize Theron Now</b> The statuesque beauty, now 36, is more beautiful than ever and has been dominating the box office this year with films like "Young Adult," "Snow White and the Huntsman" and "Prometheus." (AP)
<b>Jennifer Love Hewitt</b> Jennifer Love Hewitt was always a beauty, but there were a few missteps between her "Party of Five," "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and "Can't Hardly Wait" years. Take for example, wearing an undershirt on the red carpet with electric blue pinstripe pants. No bueno. (REUTERS)
<b>Jennifer Love Hewitt Now</b> These days, the sexy star knows how to show off her curves on the red carpet and is back with a new television show, "The Client List." She's also on the cover of Maxim magazine looking even more smokin' in her thirties than she did in her early twenties. (REUTERS)
<b>Julia Roberts</b> She spent years dazzling America with her signature red curls (although here she is during a questionable strawberry blonde phase) and her constant big smile. (AP)
<b>Julia Roberts Now</b> Back with a new movie, "Mirror, Mirror," the beautiful actress looks better than ever at the age of 44. The mom of three seems confident and more comfortable with herself than ever. (REUTERS)
<b>Jennifer Hudson </b> When "American Idol" hopeful Jennifer Hudson auditioned on the third season of the Fox hit, she had big hair and big dreams. (AP) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Jennifer Hudson Now</b> The new mom has matured right in front of our eyes. In 2010, after giving birth to her son David, Jennifer became a spokesperson for Weight Watchers and lost 80 pounds - half of which probably came from her hair. (Reuters) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Rob Lowe</b> The young actor wasn't exactly ugly, but paled in comparison to what he looks like now. (AP) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Rob Lowe Now</b> The former "Brothers & Sisters" star gets better and better looking by the year. Who could resist those baby blues? (AP) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Tori Spelling</b> The "90210" alum was an awkward looking teen when she was on the '90s hit show. (AP) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Hillary Swank</b> Hillary was popular at the turn of the century for winning the Golden Globe for "Boys Don't Cry" (1999). But her look didn't exactly leave an impression. (Reuters) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank"><b>Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</b></a>
<b>Hillary Swank Now</b> Long-gone are the days of Hillary playing a boy. The 37-year-old has continued to receive accolades for her work on film, but the difference is, now when she walks the red carpet she fits right in. (Reuters) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Ricki Lake </b> At 20, Ricki was the perfect actress to play Tracy Turnblad in the original "Hairspray" in 1988. She had just the right look to play the overweight dancing teen. (AP) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Ricki Lake Now</b> Over the years the actress turned talk-show host has grown into her own. She may be 43, but she's never looked better. (Reuters) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Brian Austin Green</b> Check out Brian Austin Green (on the bottom left) with the rest of the "90210" cast. Brandon (Jason Priestly) and Dylan (Luke Perry) were the cute ones, Steve (Ian Ziering) was the witty one, and David (Green) was, for a long time, the dorky sidekick. (AP) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Brian Austin Green Now</b> He may no longer be working in television, but the 38-year-old looks better and better every year. He finally married longtime girlfriend Megan Fox on June 24, 2010. (Reuters) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Neil Patrick Harris</b> Paging Dr. Doogie Hauser: Sure he played a whiz kid doctor, but Harris was the ultimate portrait of nerdiness during his years as a teen sitcom star. (AP) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Neil Patrick Harris Now</b> Now, Neil's character Barney Stinson on "How I Met Your Mother," is always dressed to the nines and winning over a bevy of ladies. His lines may not be so smooth, but his cute face sure is. (AP) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Sandra Bullock</b> The actress first appeared on the screen in the late '80s in films like "Hangmen" (1987) and "Who Shot Patakango?" (Reuters) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Sandra Bullock Now</b> Now 47, Bullock is a mom, Oscar-winning actor and certified knockout. (Reuters) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Patrick Dempsey</b> Dempsey started out on stage before getting parts in big features like "In the Mood" and "Can't Buy Me Love" in 1987. (Morgan Creek Productions) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Patrick Dempsey Now</b> Since "Sweet Home Alabama" in 2002, the 46-year-old has been a staple on the Hollywood scene. For the last five years he's been best known as Dr. Derek Shepherd aka "McDreamy" on "Grey's Anatomy," where he makes millions of female viewers swoon. (Reuters) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Justin Timberlake</b> The 'NSync singer sported a serious mophead and was a fan of over-the-top antics during his interviews with his fellow boy band members. (Reuters) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Justin Timberlake Now</b> Justin branched out on his own and brought 'sexy back' in 2006 with a shaved head and chiseled body. He's never looked better! (AP) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Nicole Richie</b> The socialite was known as Paris Hilton's sidekick when she appeared opposite the heiress in "The Simple Life" in 2003. Known for her penchant for multi-colored hair and short skirts, Richie was hardly a style icon. (Reuters) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Nicole Richie Now</b> The mother of two shed her unflattering hair color, hired famed stylist Rachel Zoe and became a certified star. Despite her ups and downs through the years, this mom of two always keeps us watching. (Reuters) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Mario Lopez</b> From his love of acid-washed jeans and "Hammer pants" to his greased-up Jheri curl, Lopez was the posterchild for bad 90's style. (Lions Gate) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Mario Lopez Now</b> Mario has since ditched the mullet that was covering up his boyish good looks. Oh, and he got ripped too. For more pics of Mario, go to <a href="http://www.x17online.com" target="_blank">x17online.com.</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>America Ferrera</b> The "Ugly Betty" star began her career typecast as the chubby teen with a heart of gold. (Warner Bros.) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>America Ferrera Now</b> These days, the 27-year-old has become a complete bombshell with stylish clothes and sexy curves. (AP) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Robert Downey, Jr.</b> The "Less Than Zero" (1987) star damaged his looks and his reputation with his substance abuse issues in the '90s. (Reuters) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Courteney Cox</b> The raven-haired "Friends" star was originally called in to read for the part of Rachel Green, not Monica Gellar. (AP) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Courteney Cox Now</b> After two decades in Hollywood, the sexy star proves it is possible to get even more beautiful as the years go on. The 47-year-old actress is currently starring in the comedy "Cougar Town." (AP) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Gwen Stefani</b> In 1995, Gwen Stefani was "just a girl" in the band, No Doubt. (Reuters) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Gwen Stefani Now</b> It's hard to believe, but the mom of two, fashion designer, singer and actress is now 42 years old. And, she's never looked better. (AP) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Oprah Winfrey</b> Oprah first appeared on TV in the early '80s as a morning show co-host in Chicago. (Reuters) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Oprah Winfrey Now</b> After 30 years in the spotlight, the 58-year-old keeps looking progressively better. (AP) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Sarah Jessica Parker</b> As a 17-year-old, Sarah starred in the sitcom, "Square Pegs." But with her curly locks and dowdy clothes, there was no sign of a Hollywood star underneath. (CBS) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Sarah Jessica Parker Now</b> After portraying Carrie Bradshaw on "Sex and the City" for six seasons and two feature films, Sarah has grown to become her fashion forward, always camera ready, character. (AP) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Rachael Ray</b> The "Rachael Ray" show premiered in 2006, and audiences immediately fell in love with the cute chef who seemed like the girl next door who you hoped would invite you over for a delicious dinner. (Reuters) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Rachael Ray Now</b> As her empire grew - to include specialty items, cookbooks and cookware - so too did her star appeal. Now, she's not only perky and fun, but super sexy and stylish as well. (AP) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Kelly Ripa</b> The soap opera star was always a cutie, beginning her career with a 12-year run on "All My Children." (AP) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Kelly Ripa Now</b> After landing the gig of co-host with Regis Philbin on "Live with Regis and Kelly," Ripa turned into a certified style star. For more pics of Kelly, go to <a href="http://www.x17online.com/celebrities/kelly_ripa" target="_blank">x17online.com.</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>
<b>Tori Spelling Now</b> The 38-year-old mom of two has learned a thing or two about flat irons and good doctors over the years. <br style=" orphans: 2; widows: 2; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"><br style=" orphans: 2; widows: 2; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">