Amanda Seyfried started modeling as a child, appearing in ads for clothing companies like Limited Too. Seyfried was also featured on the cover of three “Sweet Valley High” novels. She gave up modeling at 17 years old and began to transition into acting.
Seyfried first began as an extra on the set of the soap opera “Guiding Light” and went on to earn roles on “As the World Turns” and “All My Children.” She rose to stardom after starring in the cult classic “Mean Girls.” Since then she has appeared in major films including “Mamma Mia!,” “Les Misérables,” and “Dear John.”
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.”
Chace Crawford
Before he portrayed Nate Archibald on The WB, Chace Crawford was working for Abercrombie & Fitch and modeling for Hollister. While he wound up going to college for journalism, he dropped out to focus on his career as an actor. His first role was in the 2006 horror film, “The Covenant.”
Just a year later, Crawford was cast as one of the leads in the teen drama, “Gossip Girl.” He later appeared in several more horror films including, “The Haunting of Molly Hartley,” and “Eloise.”
Brooklyn Decker
After being discovered by a talent scout at a local mall as a teen, Brooklyn Decker started modeling Mauri Simone prom dresses. She appeared in ads for The Gap, Intimissimi, and Victoria's Secret and was featured in magazines like Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, GQ, etc.
While transitioning into acting, Decker starred in music videos for Jimmy Buffett and 3 Doors Down. Her career ultimately took off after she was chosen as the 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model. She got started in acting with appearances in “Battleship” and “What to Expect When You're Expecting.” You can find her on Netflix’s “Grace and Frankie.”