12 Breakout Stars of 2012 (PHOTOS)

The following dozen celebs might just be having their best year ever, all of them having banner 2012s for one reason or another. Whether they’re Hollywood newcomers or veterans just hitting their stride, these stars all made this year a hard act to follow!

For example, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver literally went from the bottom to the top of the pack on the 14th season of Dancing With the Stars, tangoing his way to the Mirror Ball Hall of Fame with pro partner Peta Murgatroyd.

Click through to see the rest of the celebs whose career took off in 2012!