Before They Were Hollywood Stars, They Were Models First

Published on 07/26/2021
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OLGA KURYLENKO

This talented star brought Nika Boronia to life in the big screen adaptation of a video game called Hitman. Aside from that, she joined the rank of Bond girls in the role of Camille Montes in Quantum of Solace. She was discovered by a female scout in Moscow when she was only 13 years old. She then signed a deal with the Parisian modeling agency Madison, a contract that changed everything for her. By the time she was 18, she had already appeared on the covers of Elle and Vogue. She has served as the face of Clarins, Helena Rubinstein, Bebe, and more. Thanks to her career as a model, it was a smooth transition into the acting industry for her. Aside from her role as a Bond girl, she has also appeared in a sci-fi flick called Oblivion opposite A-lister Tom Cruise.

OLGA KURYLENKO

OLGA KURYLENKO

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MONICA BELLUCCI

Do you know Monica Bellucci for playing Persephone in The Matrix saga? She was great in that role but acting was not her first love. The Italian star actually kicked off her career by modeling for brands such as Dolce & Gabbana and Dior. When it comes to her filmography, she has appeared in movies such as The Passion of Christ and Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Over the years, she has been dubbed one of the most gorgeous women in the world and even brought home accolades like the European Golden Globe. She also received the Silver Ribbon for Best Supporting Actress award. Even though her acting career has since slowed down, we are sure that her career is far from over. There is no doubt in our minds that we will see more of this stunning woman in the future.

MONICA BELLUCCI

MONICA BELLUCCI

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