Cara Delevingne, Gal Gadot and more models turned actresses

From icons like Naomi Campbell to new beauties like Emily Ratajkowski, more and more models are swapping the runway for the big screen. <p>For example, summer's box office queen Gal Gadot was a successful model before trading in her high heels and designer clothes for Wonder Woman's uniform. </p> <p>Another model turned actress is Cara Delevingne, who this month will further establish herself as a leading lady when she explores the science fiction world of <em>Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets</em>. </p> Click through to discover which of your favourite actresses actually got their start in modelling. </p>
<h4>Cara Delevingne</h4> Before her starring role in this summer's blockbuster <em>Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets</em> and breakout performances in <em>Paper Towns</em> and <em>Suicide Squad</em>, Cara was one of the fashion industry's most in-demand models. She worked for basically every single fashion house (think Burberry, DKNY, Tom Ford, Fendi) and was one of Karl Lagerfeld's muses at Chanel. </p> In 2015, she announced she quit modelling to concentrate on her film career. <p>Photo: Getty Images
<h4>Emily Ratajkowski</h4> As a teenager, the brunette bombshell fronted multiple fashion campaigns and walked on runways for designers like Miu Miu and Marc Jacobs. <p> Before her career-making turn in Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" music video, Emily dabbled in television, appearing on a few episodes of <em>iCarly</em>. </p> Her acting career started to blossom in 2014 thanks to a role opposite Ben Affleck in <em>Gone Girl</em>. Some of her recent credits include <em>Spoils Before Dying</em> and <em>We Are Your Friends</em>. <p>Photo: Getty Images
<h4>Cameron Diaz</h4> Before Cameron became one of Hollywood's highest paid actresses, the blond beauty modelled for Calvin Klein and Levi's. She also appeared on the cover of the July 1990 issue of <em>Seventeen</em> magazine. <p>The San Diego native hung up her modelling shoes in 1994 when she landed the lead role in the hit comedy <em>The Mask</em>. She followed it up with a scene-stealing gig in <em>My Best Friend's Wedding</em> opposite Julia Roberts and hasn't looked back since. </p> Photo: Getty Images
<h4>Naomi Campbell</h4> <p> Naomi has proven that she is more than just a pretty face. The Brit has mastered the runway, become a successful businesswoman and added actress to her long list of accomplishments. <p>Some of her early credits include a guest spot on <em>The Fresh Prince of Bel Air</em> and roles in films like <em>Cool as Ice,</em> <em>New York Undercover,</em>, <em>Girl 6</em> and <em>Prisoner of Love</em>. She most recently starred in TV's <em>Empire</em> and <em>Star</em>. </p> Photo: Getty Images
<h4>Brooke Shields</h4> After posing in front of the camera during her childhood and teenager years (most notably for Calvin Klein), Brooke said goodbye to modelling and hello to acting in 1963 when she made her television debut in the drama series <em>The Doctors</em>. <p> Since then she's starred in <em>Pretty Baby,</em> <em>The Blue Lagoon,</em> <em>Endless Love,</em> <em>Suddenly Susan,</em> <em>Bob the Butler</em> and <em>Lipstick Jungle.</em> <p>Photo: Getty Images
<h4>Gal Gadot</h4> As one of 2017's biggest stars, Gal is a force to be reckoned with thanks to her starring role in <em>Wonder Woman</em>. <p>Before joining the DC Comics family, the former Miss Israel modelled in campaigns for brands like Captain Morgan, Gucci, Vine Vera, and Jaguar. </p> Gal is also a card carrying member of the <em>Fast and the Furious</em> franchise thanks to her starring role in 2015's <em>Furious 7</em>. <p>Photo: Getty Images
<h4>Brooklyn Decker</h4> Brooklyn has modelled for <em>Sports Illustrated </em>, the Gap and Victoria's Secret. <p>She bid adieu to the world of fashion after landing her first few actings gigs on shows like <em>Chuck</em>, <em>Ugly Betty</em> and <em>Royal Pains</em>. </p> The star has also had success on the big screen with roles in <em>What to Expect When You're Expecting</em> and <em>Battleship</em>. <p>Photo: Getty Images
<h4>Uma Thurman</h4> The Boston native and former <em>British Vogue</em> cover girl left modelling behind after landing her first big role in the 1988 film <em>Kiss Daddy Goodnight</em>. <p>Since appearing in the thriller, Uma has appeared in critically-acclaimed films such as <em>Pulp Fiction</em> and <em>Hysterical Blindness</em> and received Golden Globe nominations for her infamous role as The Bride in <em>Kill Bill: Vol. 1</em> and <em>Kill Bill: Vol. 2.</em></p> Photo: Getty Images
<h4>Kate Upton</h4> The blond bombshell first caught the attention of the fashion world as a swimsuit model in the late 2000's and became a household name when she landed the cover of <em>Sports Illustrated</em>. <p> The big screen came calling in 2011 and Kate answered with a role in the dramedy <em>Tower Heist.</em> Since then, she has continued to add more credits to her resume working on films like <em>The Other Woman</em>.</p> Photo: Getty Images
<h4>Tyra Banks</h4> Many fans know Tyra as a media mogul and fearless supermodel, but the mother of one also has a packed IMDB page. <p> The supermodel got her start in acting with a multi-episode guest spot on <em>The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.</em> </p> She followed up the comedic role with spots on <em>Felicity,</em> <em>Gossip Girl,</em> <em>Shake It Up!</em> and <em>Glee,</em>. <p> Tyra even dabbled in TV movies, including the Disney Channel's <em>Life-Size</em>, and made her mark on the big screen in the 2000 cult classic <em>Coyote Ugly.</em></p> Photo: Getty Images
<h4>Sharon Stone</h4> In 1997, Sharon left her hometown of Meadville, Pennsylvania to work in fashion in New York City and Europe. After three years as a model, Sharon decided to quit modelling to pursue acting instead. <p>The former Miss Pennsylvania has had a very successful career in cinema, with starring roles in numerous films like <em>The Quick and the Dead,</em> <em>Basic Instinct,</em> <em>Total Recall,</em> <em>Last Chance</em>, <em>Gloria,</em> and <em>Catwoman</em>. She also won an Oscar for her portrayal of Ginger McKenna in the 1995 hit <em>Casino.</em></p> Photo: Getty Images
<h4>Rosie Huntington-Whiteley</h4> After earning her wings as a Victoria's Secret model in 2009, the British stunner turned her attention to acting and 2011's <em>Transformers: Dark of the Moon</em>. She followed up the blockbuster with another, the Charlize Theron-fronted thriller <em>Mad Max: Fury Road.</em> <p>Photo: Getty Images
<h4>Vanessa Williams</h4> Vanessa left her pageant and modelling days behind her after starring in an episode of the 1980's TV series <em>Partners in Crime</em>. <p>She now has three decades worth of acting experience under her belt thanks to starring roles in <em>Eraser</em>, <em>Ugly Betty,</em> <em>Desperate Housewives</em> and her current project <em>Daytime Divas</em>.</p> Photo: Getty Images
<h4>Jourdan Dunn</h4> The Victoria's Secret angel recently spread her wings in the acting world. <p> After small roles in <em>Zoolander: 2</em> and <em>Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie</em>, she landed her biggest role yet in the 2017 drama <em>Terminal</em>, working alongside Margot Robbie and Mike Myers. </p> Photo: Getty Images
<h4>Sofia Vergara</h4> Before <em>Modern Family</em>, Sofia appeared in Pepsi commercials for the Latin and American markets. <p>Photo: Getty Images
<h4>Milla Jovovich</h4> The former face of L'Oreal and Versace has appeared in numerous films including <em>Chaplin,</em> <em>Dazed and Confused,</em> <em>The Fifth Element,</em> and <em>Zoolander.</em> <p>Photo: Getty Images
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