For those who grew up in the noughties, America's Next Top Model was a pop culture behemoth. The show, which launched in 2003 at the height of 'heroin chic' and toxic diet culture, has recently been the subject of the Netflix documentary Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model. Despite its reputation for behind-the-scenes toxicity, many former winners are thriving today.
Cycle one winner Adrianne Curry, now Adrianne Curry-Rhode after marrying actor Matthew Rhode in 2018, describes herself as 'Avon's Baddest Lady, Reality TV Icon and Tolkien Enthusiast' on Instagram. She shares content about natural ageing and beauty, and appears to be living in a cabin in Montana. Curry has previously spoken about the long-term hair damage caused by the show's famous hair transformations.
Yoanna House, winner of cycle two, received a dramatic pixie cut during the show but was criticised by judge Janice Dickinson for having 'rolls of skin' around her midriff. Today, she continues to work in modelling and has studied at Harvard University.
Cycle three winner Eva Marcille (then known as Eva Pigford) became famous for her shoot with tarantulas. She has since appeared on TV shows including Everybody Hates Chris and The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and uses her large social media following to educate people on black history and empowerment.
