Top 5 Makeovers of the Year!

From Janet to Ashlee, these five stars had the most startling transformations of the year

  • JENNIFER HUDSON  photo | Jennifer Hudson

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Updated: Thursday Dec 28, 2006 | 06:00 AM EST

JENNIFER HUDSON

After gaining more than 20 lbs. for her Golden Globe-nominated role as Effie in Dreamgirls, the former Idol shed the weight and embraced a more glamorous red-carpet style.