The Most Stunning Red-Carpet Comebacks

Gwyneth, J.Lo, Anne and more stars didn't let pregnancy, time off – or personal drama – keep them from making a fashionable return to the spotlight. By Andrea DeSimone

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BRITNEY SPEARS

Returning to the site of 2007's disastrous performance couldn't have been easy for the beleaguered singer. But with the problems of the past year behind her, Spears stole the show – and took home three awards! – at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. In a sparkling Versace number, she finally looked like the Princess of Pop we all remember.