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Models turned actors

By James Stevens September 29, 2026
Models turned actors

  1. 1. Tyrese Gibson

    From Tommy Hilfiger to the Transformers trilogy.

  2. 2. Andy MacDowell

    Still a model, MacDowell's had a successful film career

  3. 3. Amber Valletta

    A hugely successful fashion model who's also enjoyed success on the big screen

  4. 4. Shalom Harlow

    Still more famous as a fashion model, Harlow has had film roles, including a small part in Woody Allen's Melinda Melinda.

  5. 5. Elle Macpherson

    Model, mother, businesswoman and actress. This woman is unstoppable.

  6. 6. Charlize Theron

    From model to Oscar winner. Not just a pretty face.

  7. 7. Devon Aoki

    Aoki has acted in a few films, including Sin City.

  8. 8. Milla Jovovich

    A very successful model who's very in demand as an actress.

  9. 9. Rebecca Romijn

    Started modelling as a student, but it wasn't long before Romijn landed roles in Friends, X Men and Ugly Betty.

  10. 10. Bridget Moynahan

    Best known as Natasha, Carrie's rival in Sex And The City, Moynahan had appeared on Vogue and Glamour before acting.

  11. 11. Jason Lewis

    His role as Smith Jerrod in Sex And The City has made the model a household name.

  12. 12. Gisele Bundchen

    The Brazilian had a small role in The Devil Wears Prada.

  13. 13. Ashton Kutcher

    Kutcher prefers acting and producing to modelling

  14. 14. Freida Pinto

    Slumdog Millionaire was Pinto's first job as a film actress.

  15. 15. Cameron Diaz

    The Mask with Jim Carrey was Diaz' big break

  16. 16. Mark Wahlberg

    Wahlberg first found fame with New Kids On The Block, then he become the poster boy for Calvin Klein underwear and ultimately a much in demand actor.

  17. 17. Courteney Cox

    Cox was a commercial model before getting a break in Jim Carrey's Ace Ventura and then becoming a household name thanks to Friends.

  18. 18. Lauren Hutton

    The iconic 66-year-old is still working as an actress and a model

  19. 19. Justin Chambers

    Grey's Anatomy Dr Alex Karev modelled for Giorgio Armani and Calvin Klein.

  20. 20. Josh Holloway

    The Lost star caught the acting bug after a few years in the fashion world

  21. 21. Jamie Dornan

    Keira Knightly's ex boyfriend had a role in Marie Antoinette, but he's better known for this modelling work.

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Summary
1. Tyrese Gibson 2. Andy MacDowell 3. Amber Valletta 4. Shalom Harlow 5. Elle Macpherson 6. Charlize Theron 7. Devon Aoki 8. Milla Jovovich 9. Rebecca Romijn 10. Bridget Moynahan 11. Jason Lewis 12. Gisele Bundchen 13. Ashton Kutcher 14. Freida Pinto 15. Cameron Diaz 16. Mark Wahlberg 17. Courteney Cox 18. Lauren Hutton 19. Justin Chambers 20. Josh Holloway 21. Jamie Dornan
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