English actor, Eddie Redmayne, got his start in the entertainment industry modeling for Burberry. He appeared in ads for the brand alongside other major celebs like Alex Pettyfer and Cara Delevingne. After a successful career in theater, he began to make appearances in films. It wasn’t until his role in “My Week with Marilyn” that he became a household name.
The following year, Redmayne appeared in “Les Misérables,” solidifying his rise to fame in Hollywood. He is best known for starring in “The Theory of Everything,” “The Danish Girl,” and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.”
Joy Bryant
Actress Joy Bryant got her start in modeling back in the ‘90s. She appeared in ads for major brands such as Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Gap, and Victoria's Secret. During this time she graced the cover of Teen Vogue, Complex, Lonny, Domino, and Rolling Out.
Bryant later made her film debut in 2001 with a small role in “Carmen: A Hip Hopera” starring Beyonce. She landed her breakout role several years later in the movie “Antwone Fisher.” Since then she has appeared in movies like “The Hunting Party,” “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins,” and “Will Do.”
Josh Duhamel
Josh Duhamel used to walk the runway at numerous fashion shows. He also won the title of Male Model of the Year in an International Modeling and Talent Association competition in 1997 against Ashton Kutcher.
During his transition into acting, Duhamel took a job as an extra in Christina Aguilera’s “Genie in a Bottle” music video which ultimately led to a role in “All My Children.” In 2004, he starred in “Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!” and his career quickly took off from there. He’s best known for his roles in “When in Rome,” “11.22.63.,” and “Love, Simon.”
Jason Lewis
Before he was portraying Kim Cattrall’s on-screen boyfriend, Jason Lewis had an actual modeling career. It started in Paris and Milan in the late ‘90s. He appeared on the runway for brands such as Guess, Tommy Hilfiger, and Hugo Boss.
It wasn’t long after his modeling career took off that Hollywood came calling. Lewis landed his breakout role on “Sex and the City.” His character was also featured in both of the show's on-screen adaptations. In addition to appearing in several other films, Lewis has also made guest appearances on shows like “How I Met Your Mother,” “CSI,” and “House.”
Suki Waterhouse
Suki Waterhouse was scouted as a model as a teenager while shopping in London. She has appeared in ads for brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Swatch, Lucy in Disguise, H&M, and Pepe Jeans. Additionally, she has walked the runway for Burberry, Alexander Wang, and Balenciaga. In 2016, she became the face of the French makeup brand Laura Mercier.
Her first major role was as Bethany Williams in the romantic comedy “Love, Rosie” in 2015. In 2016, she was cast in the Divergent franchise. She has also appeared in “The Bad Batch,” “Billionaire Boys Club,” and “The Girl Who Invented Kissing.”