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Claimed Their Fame
By JACKIE WILLIS
December 14, 2012
Before 2012, these stars were only dreaming about the fame they attained in this 12-month span. From pop music phenomena Carly Rae Jepsen to supermodel Kate Upton to The Hunger Games sensation Josh Hutcherson, here are the 12 biggest breakout stars of the year.
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