Before They Were Hollywood Stars, They Were Models First

Published on 07/26/2021
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JOSH HOLLOWAY

Acting might have made him the big star that he now is, but Josh Holloway was once a model for fashion houses in Los Angeles. He dropped out of college because of financial difficulties. We are glad that it all worked out for him as he saw success as a runway and print model. He has since worked for brands like Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, and Dolce & Gabbana. In 1999, he launched his acting career in an Angel episode. He was also in the music video of “Cryin’ Back” by Aerosmith. After a couple of small TV roles, he earned his big break by playing Sawyer Ford in Lost. The hit show was on the air for six years and made him very famous. His next big project was a TV series called Colony, which was on the air for two years. He now stars in Yellowstone.

JOSH HOLLOWAY

JOSH HOLLOWAY

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LILY COLE

True, Lily Cole has seen success as an actress and entrepreneur. We daresay that this would not have been possible if it had not been for her solid modeling career. She was only 16 years old when she made her debut. It did not take long before fashion photographers were enamored with her and her red hair. She has since modeled for many magazines and brands. Among others, she has modeled for Versace, DKNY, Louis Vuitton, and Chanel. People took even more notice of this lovely lady when she joined the closing ceremony at the Summer Olympics in London in 2012. In 2007, she started to act in a comedy called St. Trinian. She followed this up with a fantasy movie called The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus two years later. In 2010, she told Elle that she wanted to move on to acting even though she would keep modeling. In the past, she has supported WaterAid, PETA, and other charities.

LILY COLE

LILY COLE

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