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| Before she became a “View” host and “Good Morning America” contributor, she survived the Australian Outback as one of the contestants during “Survivor's” 2001 season. (CREDIT: CL / Splash News) See the Full Story |
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| Say what you will about reality television—some of our favorite “live” competitions have produced some serious talent. From “Dancing with the Stars” to “Rock of Ages”, Julianne Hough is a prime example of the television personality-turned-superstar, not to mention “American Idol's” Jennifer Hudson and Carrie Underwood, each with a slew of golden statuettes to their names. See more of our favorite reality stars who made it big in the gallery. See the Full Story |
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| “American Idol's” fourth-season champ has four best-selling albums to her name, including her debut, “Some Hearts”, which went platinum seven times over. She's racked up numerous Grammys, Billboards, and American Music Awards—she's even been nominated for a Golden Globe! (CREDIT: Peter West/ACE/INFphoto) See the Full Story |
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| “The Rock of Ages” actress got her start as one of “Dancing with the Stars's” professional ballroom dancers. Since leaving the show, the aspiring full-time actress has been busy building her resume with musical films like “Rock of Ages” and “Footloose.” (CREDIT: Brian To/Wenn) See the Full Story |
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| She may not have won the third season of “American Idol”, but we think this reality alum is just fine with her Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, won for her role in “Dreamgirls” alongside Beyonce Knowles. (CREDIT: Charley Gallay/Getty Images) See the Full Story |
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| After playing professional closet organizer to Hollywood players like Cindy Crawford and Paris Hilston, the Armenian bombshell enlisted her entire family to star with her in a reality television show. Since the premiere of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”, Kim and her sisters, Kourtney and Khloe, have launched a number of boutiques, a Sears clothing line, beauty products, nail polishes, perfumes, and more. (CREDIT: Jamie McCarthy/WireImage) See the Full Story |
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| The “Laguna Beach” graduate then moved to “The Hills”, where she started off as a fashion magazine intern before deciding to start her own clothing line. Now, not only does she have a high-end clothing line, Paper Crown, as well as a Kohl's seasonal capsule, LC Lauren Conrad, but she writes a best-selling YA series for teens (loosely based on her life as a reality starlet). (CREDIT: Bauer-Griffin) See the Full Story |
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| After coming in second to Taylor Hicks on “American Idol's” fifth season, McPhee considered Hollywood instead. She started with a bit role alongside Emma Stone in “The House Bunny”, and worked her way up to one of the two female leads on NBC's “Smash.” (CREDIT: Jason Merritt/Getty Images) See the Full Story |
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| Lambert competed on the 2003 season of “Nashville Star”, and though she only came in third place, her booming voice helped her secure a record deal regardless. Though she's now an award-winning solo act, Lambert also sings with the throwback country group, Pistol Annies. (CREDIT: AP Photo/Isaac Brekken) See the Full Story |
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| The chef-turned-reality star—she was one of the original “Real Housewives of New York”—has built an empire inspired by her slim physique. Frankel's Skinnygirl line boasts books, workout videos, diet cocktails and wines, a skincare collection, even shape wear. And she just launched her own daytime talk show, “Bethenny.” (CREDIT: Ramey Photo) See the Full Story |
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| America's first Idol has five multi-platinum albums under her belt, with her most recent effort including the single "Stronger"—her best-selling single to date. Not only does she have two Grammys to her name, but she was also awarded a Women's World Award for inspiring young women in her field. She now sits as a mentor on another reality singing competition, ABC's “Duets.” (CREDIT: Dennis Van Tine/AbacaUSA) See the Full Story |
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| Lionel's adopted daughter took a fashionable turn after a five-season stint on “The Simple Life” with then-BFF Paris Hilton. She now has her own line, House of Harlow 1960, and is a judge on the design competition, “Fashion Star.” (CREDIT: CL / Splash News) See the Full Story |
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| Before she became a “View” host and “Good Morning America” contributor, she survived the Australian Outback as one of the contestants during “Survivor's” 2001 season. (CREDIT: CL / Splash News) See the Full Story |
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| We know her as the powerhouse lead vocalist behind the former Pussycat Dolls group, but last season's “X Factor” judge actually kicked off her career on another singing competition: The WB's “Popstars”, the launchpad for short-lived girl group Eden's Crush. (CREDIT: Girlie/FameFlynet Pictures) See the Full Story |
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