18 Iconic Women Whose Careers Began As Beauty Queens

Published on 08/18/2021
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Now: Diane Sawyer

Once her pageant days came to an end, Sawyer studied at the Wellesley College in Wellesley and was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in English. She then began her career within journalism. Her first post was as a WLKY-TV weather forecaster, which she found incredibly boring. Het big break came when she became the deputy press secretary for the White House’s assistant. Eventually, Sawyer would become an anchor on ABC World News, a position for which she would be adored.

NOW Diane Sawyer

NOW Diane Sawyer

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Then: Lynda Carter

The beautiful brunette was born on July 24, 1951, full name Lynda Jean Cordova Carter. Her ethnic background is an incredibly diverse one, with a Scottish-Irish father and a Mexican-born mother who has French, Spanish, and Mexican blood. Lynda Carter took the Miss World USA competition in 1972. She would later go on to become Miss World’s American competitor. Despite not having won the global pageant, she did receive plenty of attention for her efforts and grace.

THEN Lynda Carter

THEN Lynda Carter

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