Kids

Before this cutie pie in her frilly top turned into one of the highest paid actresses, she was just looking up to her two acting parents and growing up in sunny Sherman Oaks, California, with big dreams of becoming a star ...

Before she got her big friendly break in Hollywood, she worked as a telemarketer, a bike messenger and a waitress ...

After her TV hairdo turned into an international hairstyle, she worked with Ben Stiller and had a pet ferret.

Need one more clue? "Rumor has it" she once co-starred with Kevin Costner.

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson have split after a decade of marriage ... TMZ has confirmed.

Jessica tells us ... "Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage. Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them. We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family."

The couple first got together way back in 2010, and got engaged that same year as well. It took a little while, but JS and EJ finally got hitched in 2014 ... and since then, they've had three children together ... 12-year-old Maxwell, 11-year-old Ace and 5-year-old Birdie.

Before this cool kid rockin' a summer tan turned into a reality TV star and a fitness app creator, he was just playing in the San Diego sand and playing with shaving cream as young kiddo.

He first emerged on the Hollywood scene when he went on Season 15 of "The Bachelorette" and although it didn't work out with Hannah Brown, he ultimately found love in paradise ... so much so he got down on one knee and popped the question to his beautiful blonde partner!

Need one more clue? He's got some tattoos!

Martellus Bennett has gone from catching touchdowns to dropping motivational words ... the ex-Super Bowl champion has just authored a children's book -- and it's super inspiring.

The work is called "Dear Black Boy" ... and Bennett told TMZ Sports this week it's a tale aimed at encouraging young Black boys to follow their dreams in any field -- not simply the sports world.

"When I look at Black boys, I don't see athletes," the former New England Patriots tight end said. "I see a world of possibilities within them. So, I ask them, what are they interested in, not what they play."

Before this cool kid snackin' away turned into a movie star, he was just runnin' around the concrete jungle as a youngster, rockin' his graduation cap, and admiring Heath Ledger as the joker in "The Dark Knight."

He's definitely got smarts: He grew up speaking French and was accepted to LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.

He landed a lead role in "Bones and All," and he's definitely had a "Hatful of Dreams" and those dreams are coming true!

Need one more clue? He recently celebrated his 29th birthday.

Before this blonde boy from across the pond was acting on the big screen and belting the high notes, he was just rollin' around in the grass, hangin' with his cat and dreaming of becoming a big movie star.

His meowvie roles span a variety of greats -- from the romantic comedy "Kate & Leopold" to the musical film "Les Misérables." At 56 years old, his gym videos are quite impressive ... You don't wanna pspspsp with this Wolverine!

Need one more clue? He was recently photographed claw-in-claw with his fellow Broadway star!

Before this cute kiddo, proudly posing with his mini basketball, turned into one of the greatest athletes of all time, he was just runnin' the court at the age of 5 and growing up in Akron, Ohio with big basketball dreams!

Yes he's one of the best on the court, but he also played football growing up and was even recruited for college. He's got several NBA championship wins under his belt and is no stranger to the Olympic games ...

Need one more clue? He recently celebrated his 40th birthday!

Mary Steenburgen says she thought her husband Ted Danson was a cool guy before they met ... until he punctuated a roll in the hay with a lame phrase.

The actress revealed the news to People at the Golden Gala red carpet on Friday ... explaining she always thought TD was a pretty cool guy because of his onscreen persona.

That all changed after they first had sex, MS says ... 'cause when they finished, she swears Danson couldn't help but say "gosh-a-rooni."

Before this blonde curly-haired cutie turned into an American actress, she was just snappin' cute photos as a child model, snuggling with her Teletubbies and growing up with her twin bro ... and younger bro.

She attended school in New York City and was a serious dancer! She took on a minor role in "27 Dresses" with Katherine Heigl but is most known for her roles in "Jessie," "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" ... and she fought alongside Ralph Macchio!

Need one more clue? She's got over 20 million Instagram followers.

Trae Tha Truth has been looking for his missing daughter for months, and now they've finally been reunited.

The Houston rapper tells TMZ Hip Hop ... he got a call at 8 AM on New Year's Day informing him that his ex -- the mother of his 6-year-old daughter Truth -- had been arrested in El Centro, California on child endangerment charges ... a development that led him to his kid.

Trae tells us he hopped on the next flight to San Diego from Texas and drove over 100 miles to the small town near the U.S. border with Mexico ... where he was reunited with Truth.

Gal Gadot went through a scary health problem before giving birth to her fourth child, Ori ... saying she had a huge blood clot -- and, she needed emergency surgery to save her life.

The actress shared a photo of her baby girl nursing ... lying back in the hospital bed -- and looking thoroughly exhausted, and she details exactly why in her Instagram caption.

Gadot say this year has been one of the most challenging of her life ... admitting she wrestled with whether to share this story or not -- and, ultimately decided that she should let her heart guide her.

Before this girl -- lookin' like Frosty the snowman in her winter coat and top-hat -- turned into a singer and fashion icon, she was just wrapping up in her scarf and plowing through the London snow.

She first popped onto the music scene in the '90s -- becoming a global sensation -- and today this spicy gal runs a huge fashion empire. Aside from being one hot mama to four kiddos, she enjoys working out and posting videos of her ballin' hubby!

Need one more clue? She likes reading fashion magazines.

Kailyn Lowry losing some weight the old fashioned way ... if the old fashioned way is taking some size out of her boobs!

The "Teen Mom 2" alum shared a post-operation selfie to Instagram earlier this week ... telling fans she's officially got breast reduction surgery.

In the photo, Lowry is smiling and throwing up a peace sign for her fans ... writing in the caption "4 days post op ... Do you want breast reduction videos?" and adding a poll so her followers could vote.

Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo looked loved up this holiday season ... spending time as a family in a series of photos Prinsloo shared from the season.

The model shared a ton of pics to Instagram Saturday ... starting off with a pic of her huggin the Maroon 5 frontman -- easily recognizable from behind by the skull tattoo on his neck.

Prinsloo has a Santa hat on ... and, she's smoldering at the camera in the snap.

Before these two sweet sisters sitting on Santa's lap turned into socialites and pop culture icons, they were just decked out in their white winter furs, and living the lavish life growing up in New York and Beverly Hills.

These gals aren't your average kids -- spending most of their childhood roaming the halls of the Waldorf Astoria. They definitely made their famous last name even more known in the early 2000s, constantly being photographed by the paparazzi.

Need one more clue on who these festive sisters are? They're both doting mothers!

Before this cool girl in her red ski jacket turned into a well known actress, she was already in front of the camera at 2 years old and attending schools in L.A. like Harvard-Westlake and USC.

Some of her acting roles include Snow White in "Mirror Mirror" with Julia Roberts and Collins in "The Blind Side" with Sandra Bullock.

Her famous father -- who's from London, England -- has numerous hits like "In The Air Tonight," but if you still can't land on who this cutie pie is, perhaps you can find her in Paris!