PEOPLE Profiles
Did you know that Whoopi Goldberg (above), who appears in the new film Rat Race, started life with the name Caryn Johnson? That LL Cool J is short for Ladies Love Cool James? That Providence star Melina Kanakaredes was a runner-up in the Miss Ohio pageant? Learn more about these and hundreds of other stars in our photo-filled PEOPLE.com Profiles.

It's a Makeup Shake-up!

For all the worries actors have about their looks, you'd think roles requiring a mountain of makeup would send them running for the hills. Au contraire. From Jim Carrey as the Grinch to the cast of the new Planet of the Apes, many stars love to hide behind a mask. See the results in our before-and-after gallery.

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The Daily News
What went on at that recent star wedding? Where did they go on the honeymoon? What does she see in him? Visit PEOPLE.com for the last word in celebrity news, updated twice a day.

PEOPLE.com Poll

Battle of Boy Bands
PEOPLE.com asked: If the Backstreet Boys were to decide to temporarily replace the ailing A.J. McLean, which of these boyband standouts do you think would be the best substitute?

Nick Lachey (98°) 45.6%
Rich Cronin (LFO) 22.1%
Chris Kirkpatrick ('N Sync) 19.1%
Christian Burns (BBMak) 13.2%

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Reigning world figure-skating champ Michelle Kwan goes for the gold at the Goodwill Games, a prelude to the 2002 Winter Olympics.