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Reality TV is full of people who haven’t quite made it in the music or acting industries. That’s part of the reason it has such a bad reputation. It’s not the first choice for those who want an entertainment career, but a lot of well-known celebrities got their start on reality shows. So who appeared on reality TV? Here are 19 celebrities who got their start on reality shows.

1. Kelly Osbourne

Left: Kelly in The Osbournes. | MTV, Right: Kelly on Dancing With The Stars . | ABC

Most famous for: Fashion Police

Before she was an actress, TV host, and fashion designer, Kelly Osbourne appeared on her family’s MTV reality show, The Osbournes. From age 17-20, she was known as the potty-mouthed middle child in the dysfunctional, famous family. Since then, the Brit has made a name for herself in many industries, transforming her image with refined style.

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Nicole Weaver

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