Alexis Bellino, Orange County
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Peggy Tanous, Orange County
As a teenage swimwear model, the original franchise's newest castmember was once named Miss Hawaiian Tropic.
Kelly Bensimon, New York City
Where are the crazy eyes? Maybe it really was Bethenny who caused her mind to turn to jelly [beans].
Alex McCord & Simon van Kempen, New York City
In the B.B. (Before Brooklyn) days, the happy family celebrate the impending birth of their second son, Johan. Do you think François crawled up his parents' legs to pose for the pic? (He had to practice sometime.)
Bethenny Frankel, New York City
Before Jill Zarin, the natural foods chef competed for the affections of Martha Stewart on The Apprentice...and then apparently vowed never to let another life event go undocumented by reality TV cameras.
Michaele Salahi, D.C.
How many gates did she have to crash to cozy up to this camel?
Mary Amons, D.C.
Hard to believe that the high schooler in this yearbook photo was thisclose to being a teenage married mom. She and hubby Rich shacked up with her parents to save money for their own house—not to steal from mommy's closet like spoiled baby Lolly.
Lynda Erkiletian, D.C.
It's unclear why her astrologer (whom the modeling agent has consulted for decades) didn't warn her against the big hair and dreadful decor. Cleanse these bad floral energies stat!
Stacie Scott Turner, D.C.
Seeing how adorable the District's driven but relatable Housewife was as a toddler only makes the story surrounding her birth more heart-wrenching.
Catherine Ommanney, D.C.
The babe in the beautiful Brit's arms is daughter Jade; years later, at age 34, she'd be robbing the royal cradle by snogging 21-year-old Prince Harry.
Marysol & Elsa Patton, Miami
Even with the crazy hats, this candid shot of the mother-daughter duo is more flattering than recent pics snapped by the Miami-Dade County Police.
Lea Black, Miami
Before Pilates, there was...Jazzercise!
Cristy Rice, Miami
Instead of landing the role of Swan Queen, this little ballerina grew up to be a short-lived (fingers crossed!) reality show's princess.
Adriana DeMoura, Miami
Was the Brazilian party queen once a studious schoolgirl?
Alexia Echevarria, Miami
Looks like the "Cuban Barbie" was always a doll!
Larsa & Scottie Pippen, Miami
The "hottest NBA wife" has been married to the former pro basketballer for 13 years.