There are plenty of celebrities that we know best for their acting chops and prestigious awards. However, the truth is that a lot of them actually started out as a model. This is not all that surprising since both lines of work share certain requirements. For starters, it is very common for Hollywood stars to be good-looking and graceful. As a matter of fact, you can say that this is the natural progression of things. Nonetheless, it is interesting to see how they managed to make it to the top of the TV and film industry. Some of them started out acting first before dabbling in modeling, while others did it the other way around. Others took on both modeling and acting gigs at the same time. Let us find out which celebrities took which paths.
JENNIFER LAWRENCE
Before she got her big break in Hollywood, Jennifer Lawrence first did a little modeling. We doubt that she has to do this anymore now that she is a certified star in the industry. It is impressive to see how far she has since come. By 2019, she had already appeared in movies that have grossed over $6 billion across the globe. In 2015 and 2016, she was also the highest-paid actress in the world. Did you know that she is a supporter of Planned Parenthood? In 2015, she launched her own foundation to support the Special Olympics, as well as the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. She has dabbled in business as well. In 2018, the actress launched a production company of her own. It is called Excellent Cadaver.
JENNIFER LAWRENCE
JOSH DUHAMEL
While it was brief, Josh Duhamel did have a successful modeling career. Did you know that his original plan was to be a dentist? In the end, he left college and “followed a former girlfriend to northern California.” Upon arrival, he launched his modeling career and even bagged an international talent and modeling competition. It is interesting to note that Ashton Kutcher was the runner-up. At any rate, Duhamel got his start as an actor in the music videos of “Genie in a Bottle” by Christina Aguilera and “I Will Go With You” by Donna Summer. After some acting training, he landed the part of Leo du Pres in All My Children. In 2002, he brought home a Daytime Emmy Award for this role.
JOSH DUHAMEL
