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No. 16: She's The Man
Before Amanda Bynes made headlines for her erratic behavior, she starred in this modern adaptation of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night," MacGyvering some strategically placed tape and sideburns so she could join the men's soccer team. Not exactly your classic movie makeover. But in the end, she wins over the hunky Channing Tatum, so we're going to call it a success.
Photo courtesy of: DreamWorks Pictures
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No. 15: The Devil Wears Prada
In this modern movie makeover, Andy Sachs starts out as a frumpy, earnest writer and magically transforms into a Chanel-bedecked glamazon. If only we all could shop through the Vogue -- oh, I'm sorry, "Runway" -- fashion closet like it was our own personal collection. A girl can dream, right?
Photo courtesy of: 20th Century Fox
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No. 14: The Breakfast Club
In this famous brat pack bonding scene Claire (aka "the princess") gives Allison (the "basket case") a much-needed movie makeover. It's amazing what a headband and some makeup remover can do. Allison ditches her raccoon-eyes and bed-head hair for a sweet and preppy new look. Only one question plagues us: Does Claire carry an extra pink shirt in her backpack everywhere she goes?
Photo courtesy of: Universal Pictures
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No. 13: Bring It On
Missy Pantone is too cool for school -- and way too cool for cheerleading -- when she shows up to her new high school draped in baggy pants, faux dreads and sarcasm to spare. Much to Missy's chagrin, she turns into a silky haired, scrunchy-clad, superhot cheerleader. Thankfully her acerbic 'tude stays in tact.
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No. 12: Legally Blonde
If wearing too much pink was a crime, Elle Woods would top the list of offenders. However, law school inspires this sorority girl to trade her Juicy Couture tracksuits and rose-colored leather getups for courtroom appropriate (but still stylish) pencil skirts and sweaters. After all, a Delta Nu would never leave the house looking anything less than posh.
Photo courtesy of: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Beauty makeovers are our guilty pleasure. Whether it's gasping at the final reveal of a TV makeover show or introducing a friend to the wonders of a burgundy lip, we love a good transformation. But the most satisfying makeovers happen on the big screen. Hollywood has perfected the art of the plain-Jane-to-goddess montage. (Think: "Pretty Woman," "The Princess Diaries," "Clueless.")
True, most of these movie makeovers imply that you need a complete fashion and beauty overhaul to get the job or the man -- or both. Even if we haven't quite worked out our feelings on that questionable message, we're still suckers for an epic on-screen transformation. That�s why we've ranked the most incredible movie makeovers in recent memory. Where does your favorite fall on our list? Keep reading to find out.
True, most of these movie makeovers imply that you need a complete fashion and beauty overhaul to get the job or the man -- or both. Even if we haven't quite worked out our feelings on that questionable message, we're still suckers for an epic on-screen transformation. That�s why we've ranked the most incredible movie makeovers in recent memory. Where does your favorite fall on our list? Keep reading to find out.
