Gina Lee Nolin
Gena Lee Nolin would embark on her career in Hollywood from an unusual platform. By becoming a member of Barker’s Beauties on the popular game show The Price Is Right, Nolin’s exposure would lead to something infinitely more promising. But none of it would have been possible without her first game show modelling role, in which she showcased the prizes that were to be given away.
Soon afterwards, she snagged a role in the soap opera, The Young and the Restless, before taking a starring role in the Baywatch series. Then, she landed a lead role in the film Sheena. All thanks to The Price Is Right and the kick-start it gave to her to fame.
Kirstie Alley
The late Kirstie Alley made her first appearance as an actress in the science fiction film, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. She gained popularity for her role as Rebecca Howe in the TV sitcom, Cheers. Starting out as an unknown interior designer from Wichita, Alley set her transition to Hollywood in motion when she pitted herself against Betty White and the stunning Jamie Lee Curtis (both of whom would become her future celebrity colleagues) on the game show, The Match Game.
She did exceedingly well, earning $6,000 by appearing in multiple episodes of the fill-it-in trivia show. Alley would gradually become more popular and would soon be offered bigger paychecks for movie roles.
Cynthia Nixon
Cynthia Nixon is quite a bundle of talent, known for her iconic role as Miranda Hobbes in the HBO series, Sex and the City. It was a performance that won her an Emmy and a Screen Actors Guild Award. The birth of her entertainment career, however, could be attributed to her mother, who used to worked on the game show, To Tell The Truth.
Nixon was only nine years old when her mother got her a spot on the show. Her personality instantly clicked with the audience, who adored her for playing the role of an “impostor” cowgirl. Cynthia Nixon quickly showed she was a natural performer, not shying away from the cameras. She developed her confidence swiftly, and up to this day, whatever role she’s in, her performances always convince us.
Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy Teigen is an American model and author. She was first discovered by a photographer while working in a surf shop in California. Her family had moved often back in the day, and before she appeared in the likes of Sports Illustrated magazine, she took a variety of gigs that weren’t quite so glamorous.
Teigen used to work as a substitute for the game show, Deal or No Deal. She was a briefcase girl like Meghan Markle, beautiful and sexy. She also made guest appearances for The Price Is Right as her notoriety grew. Chrissy Teigen has now cemented her celebrity and is happily married to singer, John Legend.
Lisa Gleave
To make her mark in the modeling and fashion industry, Lisa Gleave knew she had to travel to the US. In 2000, she decided to take that risk in exchange for better opportunities. She packed her bags and left Australia, and her first break came when she was hired as a model for the game show, The Price Is Right.
She was so gorgeous, in her own unique way, she stood out from among Bob Parker’s panoply of models. From here, she went on to the rival show, Deal or No Deal, as a briefcase model. One opportunity led to another and she eventually landed a handful of roles in minor films and TV programs. Her career then really took off as she entered the world of modeling for men’s magazines.