18 Iconic Women Whose Careers Began As Beauty Queens

Published on 08/18/2021
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Now: Vanessa Lachey

In 2003, Vanessa secured her role on Total Request Live, or TRL, an MTV show. Her position lasted between 2003 and 2007. She was also an Entertainment Tonight correspondent in New York City in 2005. Since 2007, Vanessa has hosted or appeared on a variety of shows with media channels like E! and ABC. She has also made a few movie and television series appearances in films like Disaster Movie and series such as CSI: NY.

Now Vanessa Lachey

Now Vanessa Lachey

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Then: Gal Gadot

Gal Gadot is an Israeli bombshell who was once a member of the Israeli Defense Force, as were most Israelis at one stage due to the nation’s mandatory conscription policies for young adults. She later entered the Miss Israel pageant in 2004 and took first place. She also took on Miss Universe in the same year but did not win. Gadot commented on an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! that she was virtually ushered into Miss Universe’s ranks.

THEN Gal Gadot

THEN Gal Gadot

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