Before They Were Hollywood Stars, They Were Models First

Published on 07/26/2021
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TOM WELLING

When he launched his acting career, Tom Welling was dubbed one of the most talented young actors. He launched his career after being discovered by a catalog shoot scout. He later took on work as an Abercrombie & Fitch print model. Once he realized that he wanted to give acting a shot, he decided to move to Los Angeles and auditioned for all the roles that he could to make ends meet. After a while, he landed a small role in Judging Amy. He eventually tried out for a nationwide search for the next person to bring Superman to life. Luckily for him, he finally got his big break when he secured the role and starred in Smallville. He did a great job of playing the superhero and earned international acclaim for his performance in the TV show despite his limited acting experience prior to it.

TOM WELLING

TOM WELLING

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FAMKE JANSSEN

Hailing from the Netherlands, Famke Janssen is easily one of the most famous Dutch celebrities around. She has shown us that she has what it takes to be a big star in the industry. Like many other people on the list, she also transitioned from model to actress. She started modeling when she was still young. In 1984, she moved to the United States to work with Chanel. Later on, she developed an interest in acting and pursued it more seriously. She made her debut in Fathers & Sons, which was followed by appearances in The Untouchables and Melrose Place. What gave her the big break she so wanted was GoldenEye, which was a popular film franchise. She was also in X-Men, The Ten, Taken, and 100 Feet.

FAMKE JANSSEN

FAMKE JANSSEN

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