What The Winners Of America's Next Top Model Look Like Today

While it may not have reached the levels of "Survivor" or "American Idol," the Tyra Banks creation "America's Next Top Model" is nonetheless in the running for a spot on the Mount Rushmore of reality television. Running for 24 cycles, from 2003 to 2018, "ANTM" helped save the UPN network, then continued to enjoy success on The CW and VH1 before going into hibernation. More recently, the long-running series has been put under the microscope in the explosive Netflix documentary "Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model."

While the doc examines the highs and lows experienced by those producing and competing on the series, it leaves questions unanswered about what happened to many of the women and men who actually won their respective cycles. From those who leveraged their association with Banks' brainchild into full-blown Hollywood careers to the contestants who ultimately opted for quiet lives away from the spotlight, here's what the winners of "ANTM" look like today, and what they've been doing since winning their cycles.

Adrianne Curry was the first winner of "America's Next Top Model," and the show served as the jumping-off point for her mid/late 2000s run as a reality TV star. After "ANTM," she joined the cast of VH1's "The Surreal Life" for its fourth season, during which she met her future husband/former "Brady Bunch" star Christopher Knight. Their early relationship was chronicled for three seasons on "My Fair Brady."

These days, Curry, who has maintained her model looks, lives a quieter life in Montana with her husband, voice actor Matthew Rhode, whom she married in 2018. She continues to engage with fans via social media and is the proprietor of her own online Avon business, referring to herself on her official website as "Avon's Baddest Lady."

Cycle 2 winner Yoanna House was able to parlay her win into a fully-fledged career as both a model and television personality. She has worked with several major brands as an ambassador and spokesperson, including Sephora, Levi's, Macy's, and QVC and HSN brands. She was also tapped as the celebrity face of the CW following the merger of UPN and the WB.

Over the years, she has served as a host and panelist on several TV series, including The N's "Queen Bees," various E! and Style Network programming, Florida's "First Coast Living," and QVC, among others. Meanwhile, her official website notes that she's a certified Pilates practitioner. She reportedly lives in Jacksonville with her son.

Although the Netflix documentary is filled with explosive revelations about the reality series, Cycle 3's winner — Eva Marcille (Pigford when she was on "ANTM") — was apparently unaware of the show's seedy underbelly. "I watched it, and after I watched it, I was gobsmacked," she said on "CBS Mornings" in 2026.

One of the "ANTM" alums who made it big, Marcille went on to a career as an actress and television personality, which eclipsed her work in modeling. She had a recurring role on the sitcom "House of Payne," joined the cast of the soap "The Young and the Restless," and, later, returned to TV via "The Real Housewives of Atlanta." She has three children and currently stars as Marilyn 'Madam' DeVille on the series "All the Queen's Men."

One of the myriad issues raised by the "Reality Check" documentary was that many of "ANTM's" winners endured struggles after their big wins. For her part, Cycle 4 winner Naima Mora reportedly had a rough experience with her representation. "After the show, I gained a lot of weight, and Ford Models was very upset about it. It put a lot of pressure on me and it was very challenging," she revealed in a 2023 TikTok video (via Entertainment Weekly).

Mora modeled for outlets like Elle and Teen People, and brands including CoverGirl and Samsung. She also guest-starred on the WB's "Veronica Mars." More recently, she co-wrote and starred in the one-woman play "The Amazing Adventures of a Woman in Need" and started her own production company.

Nicole Linkletter went from working retail to winning Cycle 5 on "ANTM," after which she modeled for brands including Burberry, Bebe, Forever 21, and MAC Cosmetics. She was also a judge at the Miss USA 2006 pageant and starred in a commercial for the PlayStation Portable console. The North Dakota native married Adam Nathanson in 2013 and had two children, but has kept a relatively low profile in recent years. According to IMDb, she worked in the casting department on the SpikeTV reality series "Life or Debt."

Cycle 6 winner Danielle "Dani" Evans was a major presence in the Netflix documentary, which chronicled her being essentially strong-armed into getting a major dental procedure. Specifically, the gap between her two front teeth was closed, despite Evans having no desire to have the procedure. It was a show moment no one will forget.

During Evans' fledgling days as a model post-"ANTM," there was reportedly a stigma surrounding her involvement with the show. "I remember my first show season, I didn't book any shows," Evans said on "Reality Check" (via People). While she eventually found success, she later left the industry. She went on to write "The Skinny on Getting In: An Inside Peek Into the Fashion World for the Aspiring Model" and founded a hat company.

Another North Dakota native, Cycle 7 victor CariDee English, was one of the more memorable winners of "ANTM." She went on to achieve success as a model, appearing in publications including Seventeen, Wedding Style, Healthy Living, and Runway Magazine, among others. She also carved out a niche for herself as an actress and television personality, notably hosting Oxygen's "Pretty Wicked."

She continues to model now and is reportedly studying songwriting at the Berklee College of Music. She has also continued to work as a photographer, a hobby from before her "ANTM" fame. English has received praise for sharing her journey with substance misuse as well.

While some of "ANTM's" contestants fell into modeling or were convinced to audition for the show, Cycle 8's Jaslene Gonzalez dreamed of being a model when she was a little girl. After the show, which she won after missing the cut during Cycle 7, she lived that dream, appearing in the likes of Women's Wear Daily, Seventeen, Us Weekly, and more.

In addition to dabbling in acting, Gonzalez has mentored would-be models through her On Set With Jaslene project. She also started her own jewelry line and has worked as an educator, telling People in 2026, "I've made a very big pivot in my life. I'm a preschool teacher, and I'm currently getting my education, and I'm two units away from completing my CDA."

Sal Stowers' victorious "ANTM" run was just the start of her time in show business. After modeling for the likes of Baby Phat, Garage Clothing, and Pamella Roland, she went on to make her film debut in the 2011 drama "Talking With the Taxman About Poetry."  From there, she went full-bore into an acting career, logging credits in a multitude of film and television projects.

Her breakout came via her role as Cassandra Foster on the long-running soap "All My Children," before taking her signature role as Lani Price on "Days of Our Lives." Lani returned to Salem in 2026. In addition to acting, Stowers is certified as a fitness trainer and nutrition coach, according to her official website.

Cycle 10 winner Whitney Thompson's experience on "America's Next Top Model" was no picnic. Before the release of the Netflix doc, Thompson told People that she "would cry in the shower every day" because it was "the only place that the cameramen couldn't come." On the doc, she explained that the production seemingly didn't know how to handle a plus-sized model (or chose not to).

Despite that, she rode her "ANTM" win to modeling jobs with the likes of CoverGirl and Saks Fifth Avenue. More recently, her focus has been on her business, a Florida ice cream shop. However, she continues to model and is active on social media. She married artist Ian Forrester in 2014; they have two sons together.

McKey Sullivan had a busy few years after winning Cycle 11 of "ANTM." In addition to walking the runway during New York Fashion Week, she booked appearances in magazines like Seventeen and Nylon. She also appeared on the pages of In Touch, Vogue Knitting and The Stork Magazine. She also gave acting a try.

She married MMA fighter Sam Alvey in 2013, and the couple went on to have six children. A 2022 ESPN feature described the family as having raised an "entire farm of animals as though they were beloved babies" and once keeping 30 chickens in their house. Her Instagram profile lists her as a chef and midwifery student.

Teyona Anderson, who was born Asia Anderson, went on to walk during Arise Cape Town Fashion Week and South Africa Fashion Week after her cycle. She was also featured in publications including Seventeen, Destiny, and In Touch Weekly. Now, though, the New Jersey native seems to be content with a life outside of the limelight. She gave birth to a son in 2017 and discussed some of the less glamorous aspects of being an "ANTM" contestant during a 2020 YouTube interview with Oliver Twixt. However, updates have been few and far between, and her Instagram account has been set to private.

Art student Nicole Fox won Cycle 13 of "America's Next Top Model," which featured models of diminutive stature. After emerging as the last model standing on the show, Fox would work on campaigns for outfits like Forever 21, Steve Madden, and others. She also explored an acting career, appearing in the soap "The Bold and the Beautiful," the feature film "Ashley," and other projects.

In the end, though, Fox returned to her roots. Now living in Maryland with her husband, Jacob Abuhamada, and their son, the interdisciplinary artist was tapped as executive director of the Washington County Arts Council in 2024.

The ultimate "if at first you don't succeed" story in "ANTM" history, Cycle 14 winner Krista White reportedly auditioned for the reality series 12 times before making the cut, and her persistence paid off with the big win. She later modeled for Max Rave, Betsey Johnson, and Nicole Miller, and has been seen in Seventeen, Ebony, and InStyle. She also worked as DLXVRSN Magazine's fashion director.

She has reportedly kept a lower profile since 2020, when she last updated her Instagram account (as of this writing). White took a measured approach to the Netflix doc in 2026, writing on Threads, "Hearing a different truth about something you loved doesn't erase your experience ... it just means there was more to the story."

Before winning Cycle 15 of "America's Next Top Model," Ann Ward was part of one of the most notorious clips in the series history, which saw Tyra Banks and other judges rave that she had the world's smallest waist as she squeezed into a corset. Banks later apologized for the segment, as it appeared in a teaser for the cycle, and it was removed from the show's final cut.

Ward ultimately opted for a career outside of modeling, leaning on her artistic skills to become a UI artist and illustrator. Her credits include the NBA 2K video game series. She has also worked in advertising as a designer and animator, per her portfolio website.

Brittani Kline came to "ANTM" straight out of high school and modeled for ad campaigns and magazines, including Vogue Mexico, while she pursued her degree at Lock Haven University. After graduating in 2015, she welcomed a son and retired from the runway two years later, in 2017. Her Instagram profile lists her as a former model and "current human raising tiny humans." She reportedly earned a master's degree from Penn State's Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications in 2022.

After being eliminated from the competition during Cycle 5 of "ANTM," Lisa D'Amato returned to the fray for Cycle 17's "All-Stars" contest, finishing as the last model standing. In addition to modeling for brands including Guess, H&M, Levi's, Diane Von Furstenberg, Target, and Gap, she appeared on the reality series "Celebrity Rehab," "Marriage Boot Camp," and "Shark Tank."

D'Amato landed a deal with Barbara Corcoran on the latter's show after presenting her combination bib/food container/sharing vessel, Dare U Go. She has also been a musician. More recently, she slammed the Netflix doc as a "money grab" (via Page Six) for Tyra Banks, who some would say has a shady side. D'Amato is divorced with two children.

Before joining the cast of Cycle 17 — "ANTM's" British invasion cycle — Sophie Sumner was among the contestants on Cycle 5 of "Britain's Next Top Model," which saw her finish as the runner-up. A veritable renaissance woman, Sumner released the song "Aiming for You," served as a contributing editor at The Daily Front Row, hosted a variety of networks/shows, and has acted in short and feature films, including "Cocktail" and "Killington."

Sumner also launched her own production company, Birthday Girl Productions, to create the short "Day One" with Frank Perz. She cited Baz Luhrmann as her favorite filmmaker in a 2025 interview with The BIFF.

Laura James joined the fray for Cycle 19, or "ANTM: College Edition," having entered into the competition while completing work on a degree in Hotel, Resort, and Tourism Management at Paul Smith's College. Although she won the cycle and went on to be the face of the series' "Dream Come True" fragrance, she also cultivated a reputation as a mean girl. 

Nevertheless, she has built a career as an actress in film and TV, appearing in several episodes of the procedural "S.W.A.T.," and starring in the Netflix holiday film "A California Christmas: City Lights." James married actor Jon-Michael Ecker in 2022 and has two daughters.

Cycle 20 of "ANTM" held the distinction of being the series' first co-ed competition. However, it was another female contestant, Jourdan Miller, who eventually reigned supreme (despite being the only woman in the final three). She has appeared in publications of the Desnudo Italia and Cleo ilk, while working for brands like Guess. While many past winners have transitioned into other sectors, Miller continues to work as a model today.

Before Keith Carlos decided to try his hand at modeling, he rocked the gridiron as a wide receiver and running back at Purdue. He later signed contracts with the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants. When he became "ANTM's" first male winner during Cycle 21, though, it was clear that he had found his calling. He has since modeled for brands like, Diesel, Lucky Brand, Guess, Nike, Adidas, Giorgio Armani, Macy's, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdale's.

Carlos also appeared on several episodes of "The Bold and the Beautiful" and was in a Cardi B music video. He has more than 2 million followers on Instagram, where he hypes his son's football accomplishments.

Cycle 22 champion Nyle DiMarco made it 2-for-2 where male winners having a significant impact was concerned. Not only did DiMarco beat out the other contestants, but he also became the first Deaf contestant to take the proverbial crown. He later kept his reality TV star burning when he became a contestant on Season 22 of "Dancing with the Stars." 

From there, DiMarco has multiple acting credits, largely on TV series, before founding Clerc Studio, a production company that focuses on elevating Deaf and disabled stories. He served as executive producer for Netflix's "Deaf U" and the Oscar-nominated short doc "Audible," before directing the documentary "Deaf President Now!" He boasts an Instagram following of more than 1.5 million.

The second-to-last cycle of "ANTM" ultimately served as a showcase for India Gants, who went on to work for brands including Ashley Stewart and Torrid. She was also part of the Season 3 premiere of the series "Odd Mom Out," in addition to working as a DJ. Living healthy has become a big part of her life. She's hosted "The Sober Scoop" podcast to help others get and stay sober, and also shared the secrets to her 50-pound weight loss. Gants also creates golf-related content.

The final winner of "America's Next Top Model" prior to its apparent cancellation, Kyla Coleman, has modeled for brands Valentino, Calvin Klein, and Alexander Wang. Other brands in her modeling portfolio include Good American, Diesel, and Skims. She also made an appearance in Dua Lipa's "Don't Start Now" video and posts shots on her Instagram account.

Both before and during her time on the show, Coleman earned a reputation as an activist, advocating for social justice and feminism.