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FrJennifer Connelly worked for the Ford Modeling Agency and appeared in magazine and TV ads, as well as the cover of Seventeen.

Kim Basinger worked for Ford Modeling Agency and modeled for Breck Shampoo and other brands.

Josh Holloway modeled for Donna Karan and Dolce & Gabanna in Europe.

Lindsay Lohan worked for Ford Modeling Agency and modeled for Abercrombie & Fitch and Calvin Klein.

Alexis Bledel did runway modeling in Europe and Asia.

Brooklyn Decker modeled for Victoria's Secret and was a Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover model.

Jaime King was a runway model for Chanel and Christian Dior and appeared in Glamour.

Tyrese Gibson modeled for Guess?, Tommy Hilfiger and several magazines.

Marilyn Monroe worked for the Blue Book Modeling Agency and was on the cover of several magazines.

Cameron Diaz worked for the Elite Model Management and modeled for Calvin Klein and Levi's.

Angelina Jolie modeled in Los Angeles, New York and London as a teenager.

Milla Jovovich modeled for Prima Modeling Agency and was on the covers of Vogue, Cosmo, Glamour and Seventeen.

Famke Janssen modeled for Elite Model Management, Yves Saint Laurent, Victoria’s Secret and Chanel.

Mark Wahlberg was an underwear model for Calvin Klein.

Ashton Kutcher modeled for Calvin Klein and on runways in Europe.

Channing Tatum modeled for Pepsi, Armani and Dolce & Gabbana.

Diane Kruger modeled for ves Saint Laurent, Armani and Dior.

Uma Thurman was a magazine model and appeared on the covers of Vogue and Glamour.

Taylor Kitsch worked for IMG Modeling Agency and modeled for Liz Claibourne and Abercrombie & Fitch.

Jenny McCarthy modeled for Playboy, serving as the 1994 Playmate of The Year.

Ian Somerhalder modeled as a child for Versace, Guess, and Kids “R” Us.

January Jones modeled for Abercrombie & Fitch.

Brooke Shields was a child model and appeared in ads for Calvin Klein.

Elizabeth Hurley started out as a model for Estee Lauder, a line she still models for.

Jessica Lange worked for Wilhelmina Models.

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Jennifer Connelly attends the 'Once Upon A Time' Premiere during 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival during at Palais des Festivals on May 18, 2012 in Cannes, France.

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