From Runways to Red Carpets: Celebrities Who Started as Fashion Models
If you think that becoming a movie star is already a monumental accomplishment, how about adding “former fashion model” to the equation? Yes, you’ve read that right! Some of the most recognizable names in Hollywood actually started out as models, regularly gracing the runways of fashion shows and magazines before they transitioned to the silver screen. Want to know who they are? Keep reading!
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Charlize Theron
Before she became the award-winning actress that we know her to be, Charlize Theron was first discovered as a model in her hometown of South Africa. After moving to Europe, she snagged contracts with top fashion brands like Guess and Armani. It was only after she came to New York that she decided to pursue her dream of being an actress. Her breakout role in the movie “Monster” earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress and numerous other accolades.
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Cara Delevigne
Cara Delevigne is one of the most sought-after models of her time, but she also proved that she’s a force to be reckoned with in the acting world. In 2012, she made her acting debut in the movie “Anna Karenina” and went on to star in other blockbuster hits like “Suicide Squad” and “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.”
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Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence is a household name, with credits in major blockbuster franchises like the “Hunger Games” and “X-Men.” But before she became a Hollywood A-lister, she was first noticed as a model in a shoot for Abercrombie & Fitch. From there, her career took off, and it was not long before we started to see her on the big screen.
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Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz is another actress who began her career as a model. After she was discovered by a photographer at a Hollywood party, she quickly rose to fame as one of the most in-demand models in the industry. Eventually, she transitioned into acting, and she has since become one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars, with credits in hits like “There’s Something About Mary” and “Charlie’s Angels.”
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Uma Thurman
Uma Thurman first made waves in the fashion industry as a teenage model for Vogue. From there, she landed campaigns with Calvin Klein and Lancôme, among others. She eventually decided to take her career in a different direction, pursuing acting instead of modeling. Thurman’s roles in films like “Pulp Fiction” and “Kill Bill” solidified her status as one of Hollywood’s greats.
As you can see, there are plenty of celebrities who got their start as fashion models before transitioning to acting. Their experiences as clothing models helped pave the way for the incredibly successful careers they have now. Whether they got their start in modeling or acting, these famous faces have become household names and inspirations to many aspiring actors and models alike.
