Our Favorite ‘ANTM’ Stars Who Are Still On Top

Since the 90s I wanted to be at the top – America’s Next Top ModelI mean. I remember as a little girl watching this show very closely and loving it. (I sang a song and everything).

For many young viewers like me, the show revealed the inside story of the modeling industry in a way that had never been shown on television before. With each week, I felt like I was learning more about Tyra Banks and her ruthless world.

Tyra’s Post Office it was my hobby.

America’s Next Top Model was – and still is – iconic. We all want to be on top.

The photoshoots were – and still are – iconic. The transformations the models went through were mind-blowing (some even brought tears to my eyes). And the drama? The banter and the relationships between the contestants kept us glued to the screen and talking about them for days afterwards. These fierce women – and eventually men – wanted to be on top and nothing was going to stop them from climbing to the highest echelons of fashion.

Winner of Cycle 3 Eva Marcille and participant of cycle 3 Toccara Jones have been vocal about the impact the show has had on their lives. They have used their quick wit, flawless looks, and undeniable black girl magic to earn their spots on the show. For them, ANTI was not just a competition; it became the opportunity of a lifetime.

Check the latest Atlanta V103 interview below, in which they revealed details about joining the series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_czAXzgBVEU

Since the show aired, there has been no shortage of criticism. Some of the challenges, questionable actions and photoshoots, and treatment of the contestants have been the subject of public comment. But love it or hate it, Tyra’s show is fondly remembered for its exposure of the modeling industry and its emphasis on change and diversity.

Let’s be realistic: America’s Next Top Model forced the fashion and beauty world to wake up and acknowledge that representation matters.

Before ANTMwe didn’t see as many plus-size models, dark-skinned beauties, or gender-fluid faces on the runway as we do now. The show helped open those doors.

Tyra’s empire was the launching pad for many of today’s top models, Hollywood stars, and “it girls.” Whether they stayed in the modeling game or branched out into acting, music, and even entrepreneurship, these contestants left their mark on popular culture in ways that simply cannot be denied.

So let’s take a look at some of our favorite leading America’s Next Top Model graduates.