Famous People Who Started Their Careers As Beauty Queens

NOW: Sophia Loren

Sophia went on to become one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood during the Golden Age of the film industry, and she was also an Academy Award-winning actress.

NOW Sophia Loren

THEN: Olivia Culpo

Olivia went on to win the Miss USA title in 2012 after winning the Miss Rhode Island title the year before that. Following that, she competed in the Miss Universe pageant and was crowned the winner of that competition as well.

THEN Olivia Culpo