Before They Were Hollywood Stars, They Were Models First

Published on 07/26/2021
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REBECCA ROMIJN

Before Rebecca Romjin became one of the biggest actresses around, she was first a top model. She has worked for brands like Victoria’s Secret and Christian Dior in the past. It is an understatement to say that she has found success in the acting industry. She is probably best known for playing Mystique in X-Men and X-Men 2. It is not a secret that the franchise is one of the most popular series in film history, so this established her as a hot commodity in Hollywood. You might have also seen her in The Librarians and King & Maxwell on the small screen. On top of that, she was the presenter of a reality TV show called Skin Wars. She has also done voice acting.

REBECCA ROMIJN

REBECCA ROMIJN

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ANDIE MACDOWELL

How did Andie MacDowell make it big as an actress? She actually started out as a model. In 1978, she moved to New York and landed a contract with Elite Model Management. After this, she moved to Paris and found success in the modeling industry in Europe. During her time there, she modeled for Armani, Bill Blass, and Vogue. She has also graced billboards in Times Square, as well as the small screen. When it comes to acting, she got her start by appearing in Lord of the Apes and Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan. What made her a big star was her role in St. Elmo’s Fire This TV show made it clear that this actress was more than just eye candy. She hit her stride on the big screen by starring in Footloose and Green Card. MacDowell was also cast in Cedar Cove and Magic Mike XXL.

ANDIE MACDOWELL

ANDIE MACDOWELL

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