For more than 15 years and 300 episodes, America's Next Top Model has consistently created meme-worthy
moments and tons of model-on-model drama — and plenty of reality TV stars, to boot — though
their high-fashion fame doesn't seem to last very long.
Here are some former Top Model stars with very different lives — and looks — today.
Analeigh Tipton
She struggled early on in Cycle 11, but Analeigh Tipton quickly became a favorite with both
the judges and fans when she learned how to integrate her figure skating experience into
her modeling.
Although Tipton placed third in her cycle, she's gone on to become one of the show's
most successful contestants, changing up her look constantly as she pursues an acting career.
"You get on this high while you're filming!"
Tipton began acting in feature films with an appearance in 2011's The Green Hornet before
landing a memorable role as the unlucky-in-love babysitter Jessica in the rom com Crazy, Stupid,
Love.
Other notable parts include Mississippi Grind and the short-lived ABC series Manhattan Love
Story.
McKey Sullivan
She came out on top in Cycle 11, despite having to change her name early on to help Tyra avoid
the confusion of having too many girls named Brittany.
Although McKey Sullivan didn't have much modeling experience when she came on the show, she
proved to be a natural, using her short hair and androgynous look to blow away designers.
Sullivan has done some modeling since the show ended, but she has focused mostly on
her family, marrying MMA fighter Sam Alvey and having two children together.
McKey has also changed her looks somewhat, relaxing her short dark bob in lieu of a more
casual look with lighter blonde and red shades.
Motherhood definitely suits her.
Yaya DaCosta
She came so close to winning it all on America's Next Top Model's third cycle, but Yaya DaCosta
eventually lost out to Eva Pigford.
DaCosta has still managed to build a successful career for herself as both an actress and
a model.
She started acting shortly after the show ended, eventually landing a series regular
role on the soap All My Children.
DaCosta has since booked roles in several films and TV shows.
In 2015, she joined Chicago Med as a series regular, playing nurse April Sexton.
"I have so much respect for people who do this work in real life."
Although she's changed up her look many times since her Top Model days, DaCosta always finds
a way to stand out.
Kim Stolz
Kim Stolz placed fifth on America's Next Top Model's fifth cycle and earned a guest spot
on Veronica Mars during her time on the show.
Since the contest, she's worked with MTV News and published a book, Unfriending My Ex and
Other Things I'll Never Do, in 2014.
Stolz has since traded in the runway for an office, working for Bank of America Merrill
Lynch.
As she settles into a more traditional career, Stolz has also gone for a more traditional
look.
Sophie Sumner
The Brits took the crown on the America's Next Top Model British Invasion cycle, thanks
to the bubblegum pink-haired beauty Sophie Sumner, who used her edgy look to beat out
the competition.
That win, coupled with her previous work on Britain's Next Top Model, catalyzed a successful
career in the industry.
However, Sumner has since changed her signature look somewhat, going for a more mature dark
blonde 'do that's a bit longer than the short cut she rocked on the show.
Sumner, who is good friends and former roommates with Harry Potter star Emma Watson, has also
taken her talents to the small screen, appearing as a VJ and host on the video-on-demand service
Music Choice.
Whitney Thompson
America's Next Top Model's first plus size winner, Whitney Thompson has continued to
rock her curves both in print and on the runway since she left the show.
While Thompson is clearly still using everything Tyra has taught her and has even returned
to the show for multiple guest appearances, she has dropped one thing that the outspoken
host pushed on her — light blonde hair.
Thompson was given bleach blonde extensions on the show, and while she has kept the length,
she's since stuck mostly to dark blondes and even browns.
The glam gal has also started a family, getting married in 2014.
Her wedding planning was featured on the TLC reality show Curvy Brides.
Yoanna House
House was the second winner of America's Next Top Model, and she has built on her success
from the show working as a brand ambassador for O.P.I. and by appearing in ads for Sephora,
Levi's, and Macy's.
She has also started a family and frequently posts pics of her adorable son on Instagram.
House has developed a much more sophisticated modeling style over the years, growing out
her hair and embracing a more natural look.
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