Ever wonder how supermodels found fame?
However, what was undoubtedly flattering and fun was really just an attempt to secure some business.
According toElle,modeling became a real career option for women in the 1920s.
That’s when department stores started hosting fashion shows and the world’s first modeling agency opened its doors.
Even from a young age, it seemed she was marked for big things.
In fact, modeling wasn’t something that was even on Campbell’s radar.
She was approached by the head of an agency and was excited about the opportunity.
Campbell’s mother, on the other hand, was firmly against it.
So what did the now legendary model do?
She went to meet with the agent by herself, and it changed her life.
Because of this, Bundchen toldWSJshe hunched over.
It was during this post-modeling class trip that Bundchen was discovered sitting at a McDonald’s (viaVogue).
In fact, the supermodel toldVanity Fairher friends did not think she would make it as a model.
So, how did a shy German girl go on to become one of the biggest names in modeling?
Originally, Schiffer planned on becoming a lawyer like her father.
Obviously, her life went in a different direction.
Schiffer has famously worked with brands like Guess and D&G and enjoyed career highs alongside supermodels.
Her shyness, though, stayed with her throughout her career.
Maybe that’s the secret to her success?
Some stars embrace this, while others prefer to be as private as possible.
Karlie Kloss falls into the former category, alongside peers like Kaia Gerber and the Hadid sisters.
She shares recipes, behind-the-scenes stories, and the types of in-depth information superfans are just dying to know.
It was in aYouTube videothat Kloss shared how she found fame.
She’s a bonafide star who has been on the cover ofVoguean astonishing 40 times, according toher website.
Soon after that, a deal withPlayboyfollowed.
Her time as a model though was relatively short-lived, compared to others who’ve modeled for decades.
Instead, Anderson transitioned into acting, landing roles inHome ImprovementandBaywatch.
However, that was far from Swanepoel’s first job.
Shortly after, she moved to Paris where she started working on runways.
While in school in New Zealand, Maxwell was approached on the street while shopping.
I own an agency.
We can just talk about things.'
That’s kind of how it all happened."
Like many before her, Maxwell really did just fall into modeling and accidentally found fame.
What followed was a whirlwind career where she was one of the most instantly recognizable faces in the industry.
Unlike her peers, she quit modeling and enrolled in New York University.
It was her first time working with the brand since 1993.
What a way to make a comeback!
And in doing so, Brinkley accidentally found fame.
Rocha recalled her mother saying, “No, no way are you having my daughter model.”
After attending a modeling convention, Rocha was called back by every single agent in attendance.
It was while working there that Teigen first started modeling and accidentally found fame.
However, being a full-time model wasn’t always a glamorous gig.
I was modeling the back of a shirt with words on it.
Honestly, it was the least glamorous way to model."
And that model is Twiggy.
Twiggy’s thin frame, blonde pixie haircut, and bigblue eyesessentially redefinedbeauty.
However, years later, she toldThe Guardianshe didn’t “think [she] was beautiful.”
Needless to say, others thought differently.
In 1966, Twiggy volunteered to get a pixie cut and model it for a hairstylist.
Just a few short months later, she was dubbed “The Face of ‘66.”
What started as just a fun favor for a local hairstylist quite literally changed her entire life.
Good thing Twiggy accidentally found fame.
They ended up being on the same flight.
Doukas shared, “As soon as the seat belt sign switched off, we rushed over.”
