Feature: Top 10 Hottest Models Turned Successful Actress

Modeling Career: Started as a fashion model in 1990 at the age of 17, working in print ads for designers such as Calvin Klein and Levi’s.

Acting Career: In 1994, she starred in her first movie The Mask. Has since been in hits like There’s Something About Mary, Charlie’s Angels and the Shrek series.

Modeling Career: Started modeling in 1996 at the age of 18. Has appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle and in the pages of the lingerie Bible — Victoria’s Secret.

Acting Career: In 1998 broke through in the movie Driven and has since starred in movies like Planet of the Apes and the upcoming See You in September.

Modeling Career: Began modeling in 9th grade. She was the 1994 Miss World winner. Continued to work for years as one of India’s top models.

Acting Career: Has starred in over 30 Bollywood films (too many to list) and in the past few years has managed to break into English projects like 2007’s The Last Legion.

Modeling Career: 1983 Miss New York. In 1984 became the first black Miss America. Her reign was cut short, however, when lesbianesque nude photos were published by Penthouse magazine.

Acting Career: Her first real acting role was in 1986 and she has since appeared in numerous movies and TV shows. She is currently a cast member of the television show Ugly Betty.

Modeling Career: Began modeling in 1984 when she moved to the United States. Within weeks, she was doing work for Yves Saint Laurent and Chanel.

Acting Career: Got into acting in 1992 and hasn’t looked back. She’s since starred in many television and movie roles, such as X-Men movie series and television show Nip/Tuck.

Modeling Career: Began modeling at the young age of 16. Appeared on the covers of magazines like including Elle, Vogue, Self, Fitness and Glamour.

Acting Career: Has had a relatively short acting career but has already been in hits like The Recruit, I, Robot, and Gray Matters.

Modeling Career: Began modeling in 1995 and immediately became a runway smash. She has been on numerous fashion magazine covers including the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Acting Career: Probably best known for her role as Mystique in the X-Men movies. She is currently cast on the television show Ugly Betty.

Modeling Career: Began modeling at the very young age of 11 and depending on what list you read, is considered a true “supermodel”. She has appeared on hundreds of runways and in hundreds of magazines and advertisements since.

Acting Career: She got her big break in the film The Fifth Element and has since taken on the role of a kick-ass action hero in movies like the Resident Evil series and Ultraviolet.

Modeling Career: Moved to Milan and began modeling at age 16. She became a highly sought after fashion model appearing on runways and ads for, among others, Dolce & Gabbana.

Acting Career: Known best for her role as Persephone in The Matrix series she has also starred in The Passion of the Christ and the upcoming movie Shoot ‘Em Up.

Modeling Career: 1985, Miss Teen All-American. 1986, Miss Ohio. 1986, runner-up for Miss USA. Modeled for several years afterward appearing in print and television ads.

Acting Career: Halle has appeared in many movies, most notably the movie series X-Men and Catwoman (although not for her acting). In 2002 she won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her work in the film Monster’s Ball.