"America's Next Top Model" Winners
Since its inception in 2003, Tyra Banks' "America's Next Top Model" has turned dozens of young women in their twenties (and a few guys) into experienced models. Here are the winners of each season of the modeling competition and what they have been up to since their respective wins.

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Cycle One: Adrianne Curry
Adrianne Curry (born August 6, 1982) was the very first winner of "America's Next Top Model" and has since become one of the most successful and well-known "Top Models."

The rebellious model later walked the runway for designers like Jamie Pressly and Ed Hardy. She also modeled for numerous magazines, appeared in Playboy, made it to several "Sexiest Women" lists, and appeared in television commercials.

Curry appeared in game shows and became a reality TV star by appearing on shows like "The Brady Bunch" (where she met her current husband, Chris Knight) and "My Fair Brady," which documented their life together. She and Knight divorced on August 19, 2011. She runs a lifestyle blog, "Curry-osity."

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Cycle Two: Yoanna House
After winning the second cycle, Yoanna House (born April 9, 1980) appeared in magazines like Jane, modeled for Sue Wong, and shot a commercial for the Declare Yourself campaign.

In 2005, House took over hosting duties for the fashion show "The Look for Less," replacing Elisabeth Hasselbeck. The following year, House became the face of The CW Network and appeared in commercials and web ads for the young network. In 2008, she hosted the reality series "Queen Bees," which aimed to improve mean girls. She also hosted the web series "Fashion Gone Local" and was signed as an entertainment correspondent by IMG Speakers.

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Cycle Three: Eva Pigford
Eva Marcille (born Eva Pigford on October 30, 1984) was the wild child of the third cycle. After winning "Top Model," she graced the covers of magazines like Brides Noir and Women's Health and Fitness, and she also modeled for companies like CoverGirl, DKNY, and Samsung.

Marcille hosted the BET show "My Model Looks Better Than Your Model" and the Oxygen show "Hair Battle Spectacular."

As an actress, Eva Marcille has appeared in numerous music videos and TV movies and had guest roles in TV shows like "Everybody Hates Chris," receiving award nominations for her role as Tyra Hamilton on the soap opera "The Young and the Restless." She was seen in 12 episodes of "House of Payne" from 2007-2011.

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Cycle Four: Naima Mora
Naima Mora (born March 1, 1984), the mohawked model of the fourth cycle, later modeled for magazines like CoverGirl, Christopher Deane, Walmart, ELLEgirl, Elle, and IN Touch.

As an actress, Naima Mora appeared in "Veronica Mars" and the independent film "Sarbanes-Oxley."

As a singer, she is a member of the band Galaxy of Tar, which released the single "Volatile Glass" in 2010.

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Cycle Five: Nicole Linkletter
Although her personality didn't particularly stand out in the fifth cycle of "Top Model," Nicole Linkletter (born February 27, 1985) impressed the judges. Since winning the contract with CoverGirl, Linkletter has also modeled for companies like Secret Deodorant, Milk Boutique, So Low, and Crystal Rock by Christian Audigier. She has appeared in magazines like People, Jewel, Us Weekly, and Girlfriend, walked in numerous fashion shows, and graced the covers of Cleo Singapore, Urban Singapore, Marie Claire Malaysia, and More.

Nicole Linkletter has also served as a Miss USA judge, participated in TV castings, and appeared on "The Tyra Banks Show."

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Cycle Six: Danielle Evans
Although Danielle "Dani" Evans (born June 7, 1985) was hindered by her Southern accent, she won the sixth cycle of "Top Model." Since then, she has modeled for CoverGirl (one of the few "Top Model" winners to have her CoverGirl contract renewed), Ford, Pastry, and Victoria's Secret. She was a spokesmodel for Akademiks and walked for designers like Michael Knight, Zang Toi, Baby Phat Style Salon, and Jenni Kayne. She appeared in magazines like Essence, ELLE, InTouch, Seventeen (among others), and Sports Illustrated's swimsuit edition. She also authored a book on breaking into modeling, "The Skinny on Getting In."

Dani Evans has appeared on the BET show "Rip the Runway" and in the finale of the fifth season of "Project Runway."

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Cycle Seven: CariDee English
CariDee English (born May 22, 1985) raised concern among the "Top Model" judges due to her over-the-top personality and tendency to act and speak impulsively. After winning the seventh cycle, English modeled for companies like JC Penney, Johnny P. Shoes, and Matrix Professional Colors, as well as designers Aubrey O'Day and Christian Siriano. She was featured in magazines like Seventeen, Social Life, Healthy Living, and Runway, and she walked the runway for Yotam Soloman, Carlos Campos, Renee Larc, and Jordi Scott.

CariDee English co-hosted MTV's "Scarred" and Oxygen's "Pretty Wicked" and has appeared in some short films and TV shows. She is a spokesperson for the National Psoriasis Foundation.

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Cycle Eight: Jaslene Gonzalez
Puerto Rican-American model Jaslene Gonzalez (born May 29, 1986) applied for "Top Model" in the seventh cycle before returning and winning the eighth cycle. Since then, she has appeared in dozens of magazines, including the New York Post, US Weekly, In Touch Weekly, Vibe Vixen, Seventeen, Latina, and ZooZoom Magazine. She has modeled for brands like Garnier Nutrisse, Southpole, Kett Cosmetics, and Marianne Stores and walked in numerous fashion weeks and for designers like Elda De La Rosa, James De Colon, Nora Del Busto, and Soledad Designs.

Jaslene Gonzalez appeared in BET's "Rip the Runway" and the finales of multiple seasons of "Project Runway." She was seen on talk shows like "Live With Regis and Kelly," "106 & Park," "TRL," and "The View" and has made several smaller film and TV appearances as an actress.

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Cycle Nine: Saleisha Stowers
Saleisha Stowers (born January 20, 1986) dominated the "Top Model" runway but had to fight against her commercial look to win Cycle Nine. After her victory, she modeled for companies like CoverGirl, Dereon, Apple Bottoms, Baby Phat, and Macy's. She appeared in magazines like Seventeen, InTouch Weekly, OK!, Modern Bride, and Essence, and she walked for Bill Blass, Carson Kressley's Safilo, Billabong, Beach Bunny Swimwear, and Lana Fuchs.

Saleisha Stowers appeared in multiple episodes of "The Tyra Banks Show" and in episodes of TV series like "All My Children," "Days of Our Lives," and "Caged," to name a few.

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Cycle 10: Whitney Thompson
During Cycle 10 of "Top Model," Whitney Thompson (born September 26, 1987) was criticized for being "too pageant-like," but she overcame this to win the season. Since winning "Top Model," the "plus-size model" has modeled for CoverGirl, Fashion Bug, Saks Fifth Avenue, Torrid, Target, Panache, and Forever 21. She has been featured in magazines like Seventeen, Plus Model Magazine, and Jacksonville Magazine.

She served as an ambassador for the National Eating Disorders Association and also has a YouTube video blog.

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Cycle 11: McKey Sullivan
Brittany "McKey" Sullivan (born September 9, 1988) was one of the standout contestants in Cycle 11 and booked all four of her go-sees, even though she was disqualified for being late. Since her "Top Model" win, Sullivan has modeled for CoverGirl, WalMart, Forever 21, Rendezvous, Myer and Crabtree and Evelyn. She has appeared in magazines like Seventeen, Nylon, and Marie Claire, and walked the runway for EиD by Eva and Delia, Mada van Gaans, Ready to Fish by Ilja Visse, G-Star, and Mr. Jay's Attitude clothing line.

McKey Sullivan was named one of People magazine's Most Beautiful People of 2009.

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Cycle 12: Teyona Anderson
During Cycle 12, Teyona "Asia" Anderson (born 1988) was praised for her versatility. Since her "Top Model" victory, Anderson has modeled for CoverGirl and walked in more than 30 shows in South Africa. She has been featured in magazines like Seventeen, Destiny, Edgars Club, Soul, and Glamour (South Africa).

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Cycle 13: Nicole Fox
Nicole Fox (born March 6, 1991) was the tallest of the "petite" models in Cycle 13, standing at 5'10". Since winning "Top Model," Fox has modeled for CoverGirl, Spirit Hoods, Heritage 1981, House of Harlow 1960, and Steve Madden. She has been featured in magazines like Seventeen, Illiterate, More, and OK! and played Stan Lee's assistant in a Dr. Pepper "Avengers" commercial.

As an actress, Nicole Fox has appeared on the soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful" and has additional film and TV roles playing herself.

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Cycle 14: Krista White
Since Krista White (born December 19, 1984) won "Top Model," she has modeled for CoverGirl and designers Betsey Johnson and Sergio Guadarramo. She has been featured in magazines like Seventeen and walked the runway for New York designer Nicole Miller.

Krista White appeared on BET's "Rip The Runway" and serves as the fashion director for Deluxe Version Magazine.

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Cycle 15: Ann Ward
Ann Ward (born April 20, 1991) stands at 6'2", making her the tallest winner of "America's Next Top Model." The judges were impressed with her height and extremely slender waist. Since her "Top Model" victory, Ward has appeared in magazines like Vogue Italia, Beauty In Vogue, and Velvet, and she has walked for designers Alex London and Vivienne Westwood.

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Cycle 16: Brittani Kline
Brittani "Autumn" Kline (born May 19, 1991) is remembered for her fiery clashes with other models and the judges in Cycle 16. Since then, Kline has appeared in magazines like Vogue Italia, Trendy Magazine (Colombia), and Rouge Magazine (China) and has modeled for United Colors of Benetton before leaving her modeling agency, IMG Models, and her modeling career to return to Pennsylvania and attend college.

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Cycle 17: Lisa D'Amato
At 30 years old, Lisa D'Amato (born October 22, 1981) may have been the oldest "America's Next Top Model" All-Star to compete in Cycle 17, and many viewers felt that Angelea Preston (who was suddenly disqualified from the competition) should have won. However, that didn't stop D'Amato from taking home the title.

D'Amato had previously appeared on the fifth cycle of "America's Next Top Model."

Lisa D'Amato has modeled for Black Chandelier, Clementyne, DaftBird, Shoshanna Lonstein, Ford Fusion, Gap, Target, and Old Navy. She has been featured in magazines like Swindle, Lemonade, Elle Girl, Permission, and Vogue Italia.

Lisa D'Amato has also embarked on a music career. Her song "Can't Touch It!" was featured on HBO's series "Entourage." Her debut album, "La Puchinetta," was released in 2009, and her second album, "Flippin' The Bird," was released in September 2011. She has shared the stage with LMFAO, Hyper Crush, Andre Legacy, Mickey Avalon, Ultraviolet Sound, Electric Valentine, and The Beach Boys. She has a podcast available for streaming on her website.

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Cycle 18: Sophie Sumner
Sophie Sumner is the first non-American to win "America's Next Top Model." The 21-year-old model from Oxford, England, previously finished as the runner-up in Cycle 5 of Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model" before winning Cycle 18 of the American version, titled the "British Invasion."

Sophie Sumner has appeared in Vogue Italia and models for CoverGirl.

She has appeared in "Cocktail" and the TV series "Taking New York" and hosted "Hello Style" and Marie Claire's "Love Match."

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Cycle 19: Laura James
Laura James (born November 18, 1990), the winner of Cycle 19 of "Top Model," themed as "College Edition," comes from a showbiz family. Her father, John James, appeared in the series "Dynasty," and her mother, actress Denise Coward, was the runner-up in the 1978 Miss World Australia pageant.

Since the show, she has modeled for Nine West and Smashbox Cosmetics.

Most notably, Laura has completed several film productions and TV projects, some in 2018 alone, including "Paper Bullets," "The Wolf," "Axcellerator," "American Woman," and "The Young and the Restless."

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Cycle 20: Jourdan Miller
Jourdan Miller (born October 6, 1993) won Cycle 20, the first "Boys vs. Girls" cycle of "Top Model." She experienced the highs and lows of the industry; after her big year following her win on the show, she filed for bankruptcy in early 2016.

She has appeared in magazines like Nylon, Cleo (Malaysia), Vogue Taiwan, SYN, Swiss Made, Ellements, Kode, Cake, and Ugly, and has modeled for Guess.

On TV, she appeared on BTV's "Best Week Ever" and "OK!TV."

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Cycle 21: Keith Carlos
Keith Carlos (born December 19, 1987), the first male winner of "Top Model," had a brief career in the NFL as a wide receiver before entering the modeling competition.

He appeared on TV shows "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "Like Family."

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Cycle 22: Nyle DiMarco
Cycle 22 of "Top Model" was the last to air on The CW, and the height restriction was lifted. Nyle DiMarco (born May 8, 1989), the first deaf contestant and winner of the show, emerged victorious.

In addition to his modeling work, he has secured film and TV roles, including appearances in "This Close," "Difficult People," and "Switched at Birth."

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Cycle 23: India Gants
"Top Model" returned for Cycle 23, its first season on VH1, featuring an all-female format. The winner of this competition was India Gants (born June 11, 1996).

She has diverse interests in the entertainment industry, including modeling, working on a shoe collection, and aspiring to become a music producer/DJ, as she mentioned in a 2017 interview with Billboard magazine.

June 24, 2022