Celebrity Transformations New Girl's Zooey Deschanel's First Emmy Nomination: See Her Transformation By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on July 19, 2012 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Seth Poppel/Yearbook Library; Getty Images Congratulations to the "new girl" of the pack! Zooey Deschanel’s quirky cute role in FOX’s New Girl earned the 32-year-old star her first-ever Emmy nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy Series. To celebrate her recognition, we’re taking a look back at the actress's transformation, from eyeliner-loving high schooler to full-fledged leading lady. Check out her best moments in the gallery. MORE:• See the 2012 Emmy Nominees!• Try It Now: Zooey's Bejeweled Nail Art!• Sister Act: Emily and Zooey Deschanel• Get Zooey’s Voluminous Hair Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit