Bright Young Thing

Camilla Belle had several movies (including A Little Princess, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, and Practical Magic) under her belt by the time she impressed critics and audiences in the 2005 indie The Ballad of Jack & Rose.

It won’t be until March 7, when 10,000 B.C. comes out, that she really will become a household name, though.

Belle will co-star in the latest from Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, The Day After Tomorrow), an epic tale that centers on three stages in the development of primitive man, as seen through the eyes of a 21-year-old hunter from a primitive tribe who must hunt mammoth to survive.

Oh – that old Hollywood story.

The young actress, with her exotic look (she’s half-Brazilian) and thick eyebrows, certainly will stand out in such a testosterone-heavy offering, wouldn’t you say, so you’ll be able to appreciate her beauty and talent all the more.

And if that doesn’t work, you should keep your eyes open for the fashion layouts of every other magazine. Belle, who turned 21 today and has managed to remain a respectable It Girl, has become a favorite among some of the best and most sought-after fashion designers of the world.

Beauty and talent are two qualities that can’t be beat.

Photo: Vanity Fair.