Check Out These Major Hollywood Actors That Started Out Striking Poses
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Bryan Cranston as an 80s Teen Pin-Up in <em>Teen Talk</em>
Bryan Cranston--NOW
How could you not swoon over that smile? 29 year old Bryan Cranston starred on the 80s soap Loving as a drama professor. Even as the meth-dealing, chemistry teacher Walter White, Cranston still exudes easy charm.
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Michelle Pfeiffer in an Ad for Lux Soap, 1979
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Michelle Pfeiffer—Today
Former Miss Orange County Michelle Pfeiffer followed her dreams to become an actor, but she helped pay the bills as an advertising print model. Who wouldn’t use Lux Soap if a face like this was underneath the suds?
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Scott Disick's Young Modelling For Lauren Brooke's <em>Heatland</em> Book Series
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Scott Disick—Today
Finally, proof that even Scott Disick of the Kardashian Klan has had something to hide. Or not, because he looks pretty foxy as a young heartthrob on the cover of Lauren Brook's series Heartland. Don't worry Scott, using good looks for financial gain isn't something so unheard of.
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Amanda Seyfried’s Early Modeling Head Shot
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Amanda Seyfried—Today
How could you not buy something from this sweet, all-American face? Eleven-year-old Amanda Seyfried started in the modeling business and immediately landed print ads for companies like Limited Too. She was also the cover model for three Francine Pascal books.
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Ashton Kutcher‘s First Modeling Photos, 1995
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Ashton Kutcher—Today
As a hard-partying student at the University of Iowa, Ashton was recruited for the "Fresh Faces of Iowa" modeling competition and a new career was born. This shot is one of his first portfolio shots taken in 1995.
Angelina Jolie and Friends Model Prom Dresses for JC Penney, 1992
Angelina Jolie Gets Leggy for Prom
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Angelina Jolie—Today
Was Angelina Jolie ever not gorgeous? By the looks of this prom ad featuring the then-17-year-old wearing a slinky, blue gown, Jolie never had to worry about that awkward teen phase.
Cameron Diaz on the Cover of <em>Seventeen</em> Magazine, 1990
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Cameron Diaz—Today
California girl Cameron Diaz started modeling at 16 and quickly scored a contract with Elite Model Management. Only a year later, she was gracing the cover of the teen Holy Grail, Seventeen.
Geena Davis as a Victoria’s Secret Catalog Model, 1980s
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Geena Davis—Today
Smart, tall, and looking to become an actress, Geena Davis found her way into the business by modeling in New York City. Hot shots like this one opened doors for Davis, including one of her first film roles in the blockbuster comedy Tootsie.
James Marsden as a Versace Model
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James Marsden—Today
With his chiseled bone structure and equally chiseled abs, young James Marsden sizzled as a couture Versace print model. He’s looking a little upscale Jersey Shore in this shot, but that certainly didn’t keep him down.
Jennifer Connelly on the Cover of <em>Seventeen</em> Magazine, 1987
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Jennifer Connelly—Today
Jennifer started modeling at 10 years old with a contract at the Ford Modeling Agency. She segued into TV commercials and a popular stint as a Seventeen cover girl in the mid-'80s.
Josh Duhamel Modeling Photo, 1997
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Josh Duhamel—Today
Based on this image alone, it’s no wonder Josh Duhamel won the Male Model of the Year Award from the International Modeling and Talent Association. Yowsers! He turned that hotness into an acting career soon after.
Milla Jovovich on the Cover of <em>Seventeen</em> Magazine, 1988
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Milla Jovovich—Today
Milla emigrated to the U.S. with her family when she was 5 years old. She left school in seventh grade after she was discovered by photographer Gene Lemuel. At the tender age of 13, she had an international modeling contract and was the young “It girl” on magazine covers around the world.
Mischa Barton in a Calvin Klein Kids Jeans Ad, 1990s
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Mischa Barton—Today
Mischa started acting Off-Broadway at age 8, earning critical raves for her authoritative and natural performances. She gained the attention of Calvin Klein and was featured in his kids’ clothing line print ads.
Rachel Weisz on the Cover of <em>i-D</em> Magazine, 1987
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Rachel Weisz—Today
Rachel Weisz’s modeling began when she was 14, and she attended Trinity Hall, Cambridge, to pursue acting. In the meantime, she did a lot of modeling during a period of time where she admits she was very unhappy.
Rebecca Romijn on the Cover of <em>Sports Illustrated,</em> 1999
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Rebecca Romijn—Today
Rebecca Romijn’s been acting for 12 years now, so it’s easy to forget that she started out as a model and was a featured face on many magazine covers in the '90s. She lived in Paris and transitioned into on-camera work with MTV’s House of Style.
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Victoria Adams in Her Child Modeling Head Shots, 1986
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Victoria Beckham—Today
Little Victoria Adams was smitten with the music industry and dance, so she started modeling at age 12. She studied dance and acting at Jason Theatre School and then Laine Theatre Arts. Once she moved out of her awkward teen phase, she got her glam skills down and bloomed into that Spice Girl known as Posh.
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John Goodman in a Schnapps Print Ad, 1980s
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John Goodman—Today
A football player at Southwest Missouri State University, John Goodman changed career aspirations once he got involved with the school’s drama department. As a struggling actor, Goodman was able to use his football physique to get a gig as the tempted player in this alcohol print campaign.
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Gwyneth Paltrow as an Esprit Model, 1991
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Gwyneth Paltrow—Today
The daughter of Hollywood creative pair Blythe Danner and Bruce Paltrow, Gwyneth began to dip her own toe in the performing arts world with some modeling, like in this pouty Esprit print campaign. How dramatic.
Martha Stewart in <em>Glamour</em> Magazine, 1961
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Martha Stewart—Today
In her early 20s, Martha Stewart dabbled with a modeling career, as evidenced in this Glamour magazine spread. Even then, Martha was pressed, perfect, and put together.
