ANTM's Biggest Stars: Where Are They Now? See The Winners!

Ever wondered what happened to the bright-eyed hopefuls who graced our screens on "America's Next Top Model"? The reality is, life after ANTM has been a fascinating journey for these individuals, with paths diverging in unexpected and inspiring ways.

For years, "America's Next Top Model" (ANTM), abbreviated as such, has captivated audiences with its high-stakes competition and the promise of a glamorous career in the modeling industry. The show, created and executive produced by the iconic Tyra Banks, first premiered on UPN (United Paramount Network) in May 2003, offering aspiring models a platform to chase their dreams. Each season, or "cycle," typically begins with a group of roughly a dozen contestants, all vying for the coveted title of "America's Next Top Model" and the career launchpad that comes with it. With its debut back in 2003, the series has produced a bevy of winners23 to be exact with another on the horizon. The series finale is set to air on The CW, Friday at 9 P.M. Eastern, where a winner will be crowned.

Tyra Banks, a model and TV personality, reached new professional milestones when she hosted and produced "America's Next Top Model." This reality show, which premiered in May 2003, gave contestants the opportunity to earn a modeling contract by winning the show. However, success wasn't guaranteed, and many contestants faced what some describe as a "harrowing reality television experience." Despite the challenges, many ANTM alumni have navigated their post-show lives with grace and determination.

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Let's take a look at some memorable ANTM winners and see where their paths have led them. Danielle Evans, winner of Cycle 6, for instance, narrowly defeated Joanie Dodds to claim the top spot. Post-ANTM, Evans graced the runways for prominent designers like Mychael Knight and Zang Toi. She has also been featured in publications like Seventeen and Elle Canada, and became a spokesperson for the National Eating Disorders Association in 2010.

Another standout is Nyle DiMarco, who broke barriers as the second male and first deaf winner in ANTM history, securing the Cycle 22 title in 2015. Despite the relatively short time since his win, DiMarco has achieved significant milestones. He has become a prominent advocate for deaf representation in media and entertainment, demonstrating that success extends far beyond the traditional modeling world.

Cycle 13 was unique, focusing on petite models who were 5'7" and under, proving that the industry was becoming more inclusive. In other instances, the show evolved by introducing "All-Star" seasons, such as Season 17, which premiered in September 2011 on The WB, bringing back contestants from prior seasons for another shot at the crown.

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Native, another ANTM victor, confidently seized her title and smoothly transitioned from modeling, securing numerous shoots and runway appearances, to other ventures.

And who could forget Lisa, the winner crowned in the second half of Modelland, after competing on more than one cycle? She is the second girl (after "America's Next Top Model" Cycle 8 winner Jaslene Gonzalez) to compete on more than one cycle and win. In Cycle 19, which premiered on August 24, 2012, famously known as the first college edition, the show expanded its reach and appeal.

While some contestants have maintained a strong presence in the modeling world, others have explored different avenues, leveraging their ANTM experience to launch careers in acting, fashion design, or business. The series finale will air on the CW on Friday at 9 p.m. Eastern, crowning the last winner, but since the show premiered in 2003, dozens of women have appeared on ANTM to compete for their chance. A new career may potentially be launched when "Top Model Cycle 20" premieres tonight on The CW at 8 p.m. Men can be contestants on the show now, so it might be a guy who becomes this cycle's winner. Contestants are judged weekly on their overall appearance, participation in challenges, and best shot from that week's photo shoot.

Many of the cast members of "America's Next Top Model" appear to be doing well, despite what we can all agree was a harrowing reality television experience. And a bunch of them actually kept working as models after the season ended. We were rooting for all these supermodel hopefuls back in the day on Tyra Banks' modeling competition.

Cycle 11 winner of "America's Next Top Model," who is described in her Instagram bio as "mom to 5 awesome kiddos, wife to @smilensam, mma enthusiast, and bjj practitioner," exemplifies this transition. Her impressive 6,000+ Instagram followers highlight her continued influence and engagement with fans. Find out what some of the winners from the series are doing now!