Before They Were Hollywood Stars, They Were Models First

Published on 07/26/2021
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TRICIA HELFER

As a model and actress, Tricia Helfer saw a good chunk of fame and success in the two industries. She worked for brands like Ralph Lauren, Gianni Versace, and Giorgio Armani. When it comes to her acting career, she is best known for playing Number Six in Battlestar Galactica. She was also in Lie to Me, Lucifer, and Dark Blue. At the age of 17, she and her friends had been passing the time at the movie theater when she was scouted. This was how she started modeling. The rest is history. In 1992, she was declared the winner of the Supermodel of The World competition. This gave her the chance to sign with Elite Model Management and work for some of the most prestigious brands and magazines in the world. While she has since retired from modeling, she continues to promote a number of products.

TRICIA HELFER

TRICIA HELFER

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DIANE KRUGER

You might remember Diane Kruger for her performances in Troy, Inglourious Basterds, and National Treasure. The German actress first moved to Paris in pursuit of a modeling career. She represented her home country in the Elite Model Look and worked for brands such as Giorgio Armani, Christian Dior, Chanel, and Yves Saint Laurent. Aside from that, she has graced the covers of magazines like Cosmopolitan and Vogue Paris. When she was 22 years old, she decided to quit modeling at the height of her career in the hopes of transitioning into acting instead. After a couple of small parts in French movies, she finally got her big break by starring in Michel Vaillant. Kruger is known for her work in the fashion industry. Among others, she is the face of Beauty for Calvin Klein and the global ambassador of L’Oreal.

DIANE KRUGER

DIANE KRUGER

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