heat turns 1000: The best Stars Dress Up shoots EVER 😂

James Corden, actual Adele and more...

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by Carl Smith |
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Since the dawn of time, when heat first opened its doors, we've had a reputation for being asking the biggest stars in showbiz to cast aside their egos (and, in some cases, their clothes) and take part in some of the most daring shoots they've ever done - and the world has ever seen.

Case in point: that eye-popping image of James Corden in his Armani pants as he paid homage to the chiseled Adonis that is David Beckham.

Over the years, the stars have turned up, dressed up and shown a refreshing willingness to take the piss out of themselves - and we couldn't be more grateful. So, as we celebrate our 1000th issue and pay tribute to those brilliant stars who've been up for some fun, in the words of Big Brother "celebrities, here are your best bits." Enjoy...

BELOW: The best Stars Dress up shoots, like, EVER

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heat turns 1000: The best Stars Dress Up shoots EVER

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James Corden

Who can forget James's take on that David Beckham Armani ad? Speaking to heat about all things issue 1000, he said: "This was the first time I can remember doing something that newspapers picked up on. At the time, I just thought I was doing a funny shoot - I never thought it would be a full page in The Sun and the Mirror."David did see it and he told me he had more pairs of socks in his pants than I've got in mine! I really love so many people that work [at heat], and I think they should take huge pride in the fact that this is the 1,000th issue. It's a wonderful thing and has become a part of British culture."

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Adele

In 2008, we hung out with 20-year-old Adele in a London boozer - and it was the most normal thing in the world.

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Alan Carr

Our most popular Stars Dress Up celeb Alan told us: "It's a real honour. Who would've thought when I started in 2007, that I would still be doing it? The great thing is, every year, it gets more and more adventurous and the goals get bigger."

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Danny Dyer

Way before he was pulling pints in The Vic, in 2008, everyone's fave cockney geezer was tackling Britain's hardest nuts in his show Deadliest Men. Turns out, though, Mr. Dyer is a bit of a softie himself, as he revealed his anxiety at killing a couple of spiders (he believed they were married.)

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Peter Andre

Peter said: "It was awesome when you guys transformed me into Wolverine, I loved it - although I remember my muscles aching afterwards from tensing them so much."Congratulations on reaching your 1000th issue, guys. Long may it continue!"

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Daniel Radcliffe

In 2002, Dan-Rad was starring in horror film The Woman in Black - hence our gory shoot.

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Joey Essex

Joey loves a bit of Stars Dress Up, telling us: "When heat got me to dress up like the president, it was before Donald Trump got all that power. I used to think he was just an orange guy with mad hair!"I can't believe you're 1000, though. Can I get the name of your surgeon? You look GOOD!"

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Girls Aloud

Back in 2006, just four years after their formation on Popstars: The Rivals, Girls Aloud got the ultimate heat-over as Grannies Aloud.

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Alan Carr

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Davina McCall

Davina says: "heat shoots are always the most fun. No one else would get me to dress up as a naughty Brownie, a cheeky cheerleader or Jordan! Happy 1000th issue, love Davina."

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Katie Price

When Sacha Baron Cohen's Austrian fashion reporter Brüno burst onto the scene in 2009, there was no one better to don his lederhosen than the Pricey. KP had a laugh, telling us she wasn't sure about the 'brown stuff' on her face, but 'quite liked this look, though.'

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JLS

JLS's JB loved dressing as Michael in this shoot. He told us: "It's always been great fun working with the team and I have some incredibly fond memories, as will all of the boys."It's amazing you've reached this milestone and I wish you all the best for the next 1000 issues!"

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Alan Carr

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Spencer Matthews

"Aidan Turner looking good as always. A big thank you to heat for always doing such fun shoots, and happy 1000th issue - here's 1000 more!"

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Ricky Gervais

heat's always been hot for Ricky, let's face it.

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Alan Carr

That infamous BRIT Awards Madonna moment? Yup, Alan was all over it.

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Dermot O'Leary

Derm says: "I'm a huge fan of Game of Thrones. I feel unworthy dressing up as Jon Snow."

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The Saturdays

In 2010, the girl band did a stint in heat's prison.

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