Before They Were Hollywood Stars, They Were Models First

Published on 07/26/2021
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JENNIFER CONNELLY

In 1984, Jennifer Connelly made her debut in Once Upon a Time in America. The actress has worked on print ads and TV projects. She has graced the covers of Muppet Magazine and Seventeen in the past. Even though she saw success early on, she did not become a household name until she starred in Requiem for a Dream. This role earned her high praise and even The New York Times wrote about her performance. In 2001, she followed this up with a role in A Beautiful Mind. She brought home ten honors for it and landed parts in The Day the Earth Stood Still and Blood Diamond. Acting aside, she did modeling work for Shisheido, Revlon, and Balenciaga.

JENNIFER CONNELLY

JENNIFER CONNELLY

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ROBERT PATTINSON

Say what you want about Twilight, but it undoubtedly made Robert Pattinson the star that he now is. Mind you, he did not have everything handed to him easily. When he was a teenager, he decided to work as a photo model for fashion companies and publications. He eventually developed a love of film. In 2013, he became the face of Dior Homme Fragrances. Three years later, he became the first brand ambassador for the menswear range of the fashion house. He caught the attention of an agent while performing in Tess of the D’Ubervilles. In 2005, he shot to fame after playing Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Aside from the aforementioned projects, the actor was also in Remember Me, Love and Distrust, and more.

ROBERT PATTINSON

ROBERT PATTINSON

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