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    10 Famous Actors Who Started Out As Models

    If you’ve ever considered pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, but don’t know exactly what you want to do… that’s ok! Many recognizable faces have switched career focuses based on opportunities and their own personal preferences and goals. Here are 10 famous actors who you may not have known started out as models! Want to learn more about Barbizon’s modeling and acting program? Visit our website.

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    Jennifer Lawrence

    Via huffingtonpost.com

    Before she became an Oscar winning actress, Jennifer Lawrence started in the industry as an Abercrombie & Fitch model.

    Katherine Heigl

    Via seventeen.com

    Katherine Heigl started modeling at a very young age and posed on the cover of Seventeen Magazine, shot for Kids ‘R Us, Sears catalogs, Lord & Taylor catalogs and was even in a commercial for Cheerios.

    Ashton Kutcher

    Via businessinsider.com

    Ashton Kutcher modeled for Calvin Klein and Abercrombie & Fitch and also walked runways in Paris and Milan.

    Cameron Diaz

    Via seventeen.com

    At 16 years old, Cameron Diaz started out as a model and eventually booked for brands like Calvin Klein, Coca-Cola and Levi's. She was even featured on the cover of Seventeen Magazine.

    Ian Somerhalder

    Via vampirediaries.alloyentertainment.com

    Before Lost and The Vampire Diaries, Ian Somerhalder modeled for high end fashion designers including Versace, Nautica and Guess.

    Leighton Meester

    Via usmagazine.com

    Though you may know her as Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf, Leighton Meester was a preteen model posing for a Ralph Lauren campaign and the Limited Too as well as commercials for Tamagotchi and Clearasil.

    Lindsay Lohan

    Via usmagazine.com

    Lindsay Lohan was a child actress but before that she was a child model. She booked national print campaigns with Calvin Klein and Abercrombie & Fitch, and appeared in over 60 television commercials for brands like Pizza Hut, Wendy's, and even a Jell-O spot.

    Halle Berry

    Via people.com

    Halle Berry was a pageant queen and won the Miss Teen All American title in 1985 and Miss Ohio USA in 1986 before moving to Chicago to pursue a career in modeling.

    Mischa Barton

    Via teenvogue.com

    Before her breakout role on The O.C., Mischa Barton modeled in Italian Vogue and in fashion campaigns for Calvin Klein Jeans Kids and Gitano clothes.

    Angelina Jolie

    Via usmagazine.com

    As an aspiring actress, Angelina Jolie started out as a model and was seen in music videos for Meat Loaf, Lenny Kravitz and The Lemonheads.

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