I always wondered if America's Next Top Model really gives the amateur contestants the exposure they need to get modeling jobs after their reality glory days are over. Judging from these photos, it looks like it does! How credible and desirable the jobs are is a whole different story. The important thing is that they're working, making money, and getting some exposure, right?
CariDee English, winner of Season 7, is busy partying and acting these days. She even made an appearance on Gossip Girl. Nik from Season 5 is working the runways these days, while Season 5 winner Nicole Linkletter is showing off clothes for SoLowStyle.com. Jade from Season 6 is currently the face of Apple Bottom Jeans by Nelly, and the latest winner Jaslene Gonzalez is in ads for Lot 29. Each girl has found her niche in a different place, but one thing they have in common is that they're workin' it.
Zimbio has compiled pictures of quite a few former 'ANTM' contestants - find out what your favorites have been up to.
Zimbio has compiled pictures of quite a few former 'ANTM' contestants - find out what your favorites have been up to.
Top Models In Action
With the 13th cycle of America's Next Top Model over and done, many fans are wondering what their favorite contestants of past cycles have been up to. We have some answers...
Adrianne Curry, Cycle 1
What You Remember: Adrianne was the first winner of America's Next Top Model, wowing the judges with her edgy, outspoken personality.
Now: Adrianne married her co-star on The Surreal Life, Christopher Knight, in 2005. She went on to co-produce and star in My Fair Brady before it was canceled in 2008. Now she is an avid tweeter, advocating the legalization of marijuana.
Yoanna House, Cycle 2
What You Remember: Yoanna lost 45 lbs before she auditioned for Top Model. She ended up winning the season with a fantastic, helmeted beauty shot.
Now: Yoanna was the host of 'The Look for Less' before she signed on to host The N's 'Queen Bees,' a show that tries to reform "mean girls." She is also now a wife and mother.
Eva Marcille (neé Pigford), Cycle 3
What You Remember: Feisty Eva was accused of being two-faced by her fellow contestants. She remains the shortest-ever winner of ANTM.
Now: Eva plays a young mother named Tyra Hamilton on The Young and The Restless. She is engaged to Tyler Perry's House of Payne star
Yaya DaCosta, Cycle 3
What You Remember: Brown University-educated dancer Yaya DaCosta was often accused of being stuck up. Still, she excelled at nearly every challenge, and lost in the final round to Eva Pigford.
Now: Yaya is an accomplished actress of the stage and screen. In 2009, she appeared in several episodes of Ugly Betty
Toccara Jones, Cycle 3
What You Remember: Toccara was ANTM's first plus-sized contestant, and a fan favorite (she won "Covergirl of the Week" five times).
Now: Toccara has had one of the most exciting post-ANTM careers, with a 14-page spread in Vogue Italia and a rumored reality show on the Oxygen network. She's also dating the L.A. Clippers' Rasual Butler.
Rebecca Epley, Cycle 4
What You Remember: Rebecca totally passed out in front of the judges, thanks to a malfunctioning vagus nerve.
Now: Epley married her best friend and moved to New York, and after modeling internationally for a few years, became a booking agent for a Minnesota promotional modeling agency.
Brittany Brower, Cycle 4
What You Remember: Gorgeous Brittany was frequently told her shots were "too sexy" for the 4th cycle of ANTM.
Now: Brittany is still doing commercial modeling - and, judging by these pictures from a 2006 event, having a lot of fun...
Michelle Deighton, Cycle 4
What You Remember: Michelle was the girl with the weird rash on her face that the girls decided to be a flesh-eating bacterial infection. It was actually impetigo.
Now: Michelle married fellow reality show contestant Johnny Fairplay (of Survivor fame), with whom she has a daughter, in 2007. She did some maternity modeling during her pregnancy.
Naima Mora, Cycle 4
What You Remember: Naima won the 4th cycle of America's Next Top Model, despite having been outcompeted by Kahlen Rondot at nearly every challenge during the entire season.
Now: Naima made a brief venture into acting, landing an audition with Quentin Tarantino at one point. Although she said acting "didn't take," she still sings vocals for her band,
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