Famous People Who Started Their Careers As Beauty Queens

NOW: Ali Landry

Ali transformed her Miss USA victory into a successful acting and television hosting career. Her first big role was in the sitcom Eve in 1998, and she has since been in a slew of films and television shows. In 1998, she received national attention for her appearance in a Doritos commercial.

NOW Ali Landry

THEN: Sophia Loren

She competed in Miss Italy in 1950 when she was 15 years old and got the title of Miss Elegance as a result of her performance in the competition.

THEN Sophia Loren