Actress Joy Bryant got her start in modeling back in the ‘90s. She appeared in ads for major brands such as Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Gap, and Victoria’s Secret. During this time she graced the cover of Teen Vogue, Complex, Lonny, Domino, and Rolling Out.
Bryant later made her film debut in 2001 with a small role in “Carmen: A Hip Hopera” starring Beyonce. She landed her breakout role several years later in the movie “Antwone Fisher.” Since then she has appeared in movies like “The Hunting Party,” “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins,” and “Will Do.”
Gal Gadot
Before Gal Gadot was portraying Wonder Woman on the big screen, she was taking on the pageant circuit by storm as 2004 Miss Israel. This led to a career in modeling and appearances in international ads for brands like Captain Morgan, Gucci, and Jaguar.
Gadot has been featured on the cover of many magazines including Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and Bride Magazine. An audition as a Bond girl ultimately led to her breakout role in the Fast & Furious franchise. She has also had smaller roles in films like “Triple 9,” “Criminal,” and “Keeping Up with the Joneses.”
Alexis Bledel
After being scouted in a local mall, Alexis Bledel started modeling as a child. She appeared in ads for Naturistics lip gloss, Scunci headbands, and more. Around the same time, she was working in community theater as a way to overcome her shyness. She had roles in local productions of “Our Town” and “The Wizard of Oz.”
In 2000, Bledel landed her breakout role on The WB’s “Gilmore Girls.” The show went on for seven seasons and has since become a cult classic. Since then, Bledel has starred in “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “The Good Guy,” and “The Conspirator.”
Josh Duhamel
Josh Duhamel used to walk the runway at numerous fashion shows. He also won the title of Male Model of the Year in an International Modeling and Talent Association competition in 1997 against Ashton Kutcher.
During his transition into acting, Duhamel took a job as an extra in Christina Aguilera’s “Genie in a Bottle” music video which ultimately led to a role in “All My Children.” In 2004, he starred in “Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!” and his career quickly took off from there. He’s best known for his roles in “When in Rome,” “11.22.63.,” and “Love, Simon.”
Eddie Redmayne
English actor, Eddie Redmayne, got his start in the entertainment industry modeling for Burberry. He appeared in ads for the brand alongside other major celebs like Alex Pettyfer and Cara Delevingne. After a successful career in theater, he began to make appearances in films. It wasn’t until his role in “My Week with Marilyn” that he became a household name.
The following year, Redmayne appeared in “Les Misérables,” solidifying his rise to fame in Hollywood. He is best known for starring in “The Theory of Everything,” “The Danish Girl,” and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.”