Tyra Banks, an iconic model and TV personality, took her career to new heights when she hosted and produced “America’s Next Top Model.” This reality show, which began airing in May 2003, gave contestants a chance to earn a modeling contract by winning the show.
Each season, called a cycle, began with roughly a dozen contestants. As each episode ended, a contestant would be sent home. By the end of the season, one would be crowned “America’s Next Top Model,” earning themselves an illustrious modeling contract along with prize money and various magazine spreads.
The show produced 24 cycles, making Nigel Barker and “Miss J” household names. At the time of its airing, reality TV was still relatively new. ANTM continued to increase in viewership, peaking in Season 9, according to Screen Rant.
Viewership began to decline and the show ended in 2018 but not before several spinoffs were created. Some of the most popular international “Top Model” shows included Australia’s Next Top Model and Britain’s Next Top Model. Overall, the “Top Model” franchise has been seen in over 120 countries with more than 200 cycles altogether.
To compile this list, 24/7 Tempo used various entertainment sources. These include Entertainment Weekly, Newsweek, and IMDb. Here is every winner of “America’s Next Top Model” and what they’re doing now. (For more entertainment news, check out the longest-running TV shows still on the air today.)
Adrianne Curry (Cycle 1)
As the very first winner of ANTM, Curry was given a contract with Wilhelmina Models. With this contract, she was featured on several magazine covers as well as a few commercials. She is most known, however, for being featured on several other reality TV shows. In 2005, Curry began dating Christopher Knight, who portrayed Peter Brady on the original “The Brady Bunch,” and the two were featured on the reality show “My Fair Brady” before separating in 2011.
Today, Curry lives in Montana with her husband, Matthew Rhode, and no longer pursues a career in modeling.
Yoanna House (Cycle 2)
House received a contract with IMG Models. She was immediately placed in several ads and graced the Mercedes Benz runway during Fashion Week in 2004. She went on to host shows like “Queen Bees” and was named “the face of CW.”
Today, House continues to model, receiving contracts with a Danish modeling agency and an Israeli cosmetics company.
Eva Marcille Pigford (Cycle 3)
Hailing from Los Angeles, Pigford earned a contract with Ford Models and CoverGirl Cosmetics as well as a spread in Elle magazine. Following her initial work, Eva dropped her last name Pigford, and started going by Eva Marcille.
Marcille has received various modeling contracts since her win in 2004, but her most notable work is as an actress. Marcille was cast as Tracie Evans on the show “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” before moving on to work with “The Young and the Restless.” She has also been featured on the reality show “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.”
Naima Mora (Cycle 4)
Mora made ANTM history after being voted “CoverGirl of the Week” 10 times in a row before winning Cycle 4. Since her victory, Mora has guest-judged other modeling contests. She has also had numerous magazine spreads, was featured in a CoverGirl commercial, and earned a guest spot on Season 2 of “Veronica Mars.”
These days, Mora is a vocalist in more than one band. She also continues to model and act.
Nicole Linkletter (Cycle 5)
One of two winners from the state of North Dakota, Linkletter was discovered at an audition at the Mall of America. Upon winning the show, Linkletter was awarded contracts with CoverGirl and Ford Models.
Linkletter has gone on to work with several modeling agencies over the years and is currently signed with Nous Model Management. She has numerous runway, commercial, and print ad works under her belt.
Danielle ‘Dani’ Evans (Cycle 6)
Always landing in the Top 6 of every contest during her time on ANTM, Evans was awarded a contract with Ford Models. She also made return guest appearances in cycles 7 and 9 of the show.
While it’s reported that Evans is now signed with Elite Model Management, she’s most known for her company, Monrowe, which produces unisex hats. She lives in New York City.
CariDee English (Cycle 7)
English hails from North Dakota. After winning Cycle 7, she was awarded a large contract with CoverGirl, as well as a modeling contract with Elite Models and a spread in Seventeen magazine. She has since participated in several runway walks and been featured in many ads.
Today, English is known for hosting Oxygen’s 2009 hit “Pretty Wicked.” She is known for her musical talent as well. English has been seen working with various DJs and can drum, sing, and play the guitar.
Jaslene Gonzalez (Cycle 8)
Gonzalez, a Puerto Rican-born model who grew up in Chicago, auditioned for Cycle 7 but lost in the semifinals before going on to win Cycle 8. She had done some smaller modeling work in Chicago before the show.
Following ANTM, Gonzalez went on to see an extensive modeling career. She has been featured in the New York Post as well as US Weekly and various international magazine covers. She has also participated in several runway walks. Gonzalez continues to model today.
Saleisha ‘Sal’ Stowers (Cycle 9)
Stowers was given a contract with Photogenics Model Management as well as a spread in Seventeen magazine. Stowers has also walked the Mercedes Benz runway.
Today, Stowers is more known for her acting career. Following the show, she was cast as Cassandra Foster on “All My Children” before receiving the role of Lani Price on “Days of Our Lives.” Stowers has also made several guest appearances on other TV shows over the years.
Whitney Thompson (Cycle 10)
As the first plus-size model to win the show, Thompson made history in Cycle 10. She was awarded contracts with CoverGirl and Elite Model Management. And, like many winners before her, Thompson was also given a spread in Seventeen magazine.
Following the show, Thompson went on to make a statement in the plus-size model movement. She has been featured in “Plus Size Model Magazine” and “People.” She has also worked with Forever 21 on their “Faith 21” line of clothing.
Brittany ‘McKey’ Sullivan (Cycle 11)
Because there were two contestants named Brittany in cycle 11, Sullivan ended up changing her name to “McKey” for the duration of the show. She continues to go by this name today. For winning the show, Sullivan was awarded contracts with Elite Model Management and CoverGirl.
After ANTM, Sullivan went on to walk runways for numerous fashion designers. Today, she spends time with her husband and five children.
Teyona Anderson (Cycle 12)
Also known as “Asia,” Anderson was awarded a contract with Elite Model Management and a spread in Seventeen. After the show, Anderson went on to be featured in several spreads. She has also taken part in South African Fashion Week.
Today, Anderson lives a quiet life and chooses not to participate in social media.
Nicole Fox (Cycle 13)
Production of “Amercia’s Next Top Model” made a change in cycle 13, calling it the “Petite Edition.” In this season, every model was 5-foot-7 or shorter, giving women of different sizes a chance at a modeling contract. Nicole Fox, who has since married Jacob Abuhamada and now goes by Nicole Abuhamada, was crowned the winner of this season in 2009.
After the show, Abuhamada has had other modeling opportunities while pursuing a career in acting.
Krista White (Cycle 14)
White auditioned for every season since Cycle 1 and finally made the cut, going on to win. White was awarded a contract with Wilhelmina Models and CoverGirl, as well as a spread in Seventeen.
After the show, White continued her career, walking numerous runways and working for various modeling agencies. Today, she is the fashion director and model for Deluxe Version magazine.
Ann Ward (Cycle 15)
Ward was most known for her shy personality off-camera and her incredibly thin waist, which caused a bit of controversy. Still, she was named the winner and earned a contract with IMG Models and CoverGirl.
Today, Ward continues to model. She has also worked internationally, participating in fashion shows in Asia, Europe, and Africa, as well as the United States. Though she is most known for her modeling work, Ward also enjoys drawing and has been featured for her artistic ability.
Brittani Kline (Cycle 16)
Then-19-year-old Kline was awarded a contract with CoverGirl and IMG Models. She was also granted spreads in both Vogue Italia and Beauty in Vogue.
Immediately following the show, Kline moved to New York City. However, in 2012, she returned to her hometown in Pennsylvania to finish earning her degree. She again returned to modeling in 2013, but now enjoys spending time with her family while raising her son, Rowan.
Lisa D’Amato (Cycle 17)
Model Lisa D'Amato arrives to America's Next Top Model Cycle 5 Finale Event held at The Avalon on Dec. 7, 2005, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)
Model Lisa D’Amato arrives to America’s Next Top Model Cycle 5 Finale Event held at The Avalon on Dec. 7, 2005, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)
Originally a participant in Cycle 5, D’Amato was invited back to Cycle 17: All-Stars, where she took home the crown of “America’s Next Top Model.” D’Amato had been modeling since she was a teen and made ANTM history by being the oldest winner at age 30.
Following the show, she went on to sign a contract with L.A. Models and pursued a career in modeling. She also guest-starred on several other TV shows, including “Shark Tank.” Today, however, D’Amato is known for her musical career. She is married to Adam Friedman and the couple have two children.
Sophie Sumner (Cycle 18)
Sumner grew up in Oxford, England, and finished as runner-up on Cycle 5 of “Britain’s Next Top Model” in 2009. But in Cycle 18 of “America’s Next Top Model: British Invasion,” seven American models competed against seven British all-stars, ultimately leading to Sumner’s victory.
Following the show, Sumner continued to model while pursuing a career in music and acting. In 2023, she was cast as Kali in the British dark comedy/thriller “Killington.”
Laura James (Cycle 19)
James, who now goes by Laura James Ecker after marrying her partner Jon-Michael Ecker, used her winnings from Cycle 19 to pay off her college tuition. As the winner, James earned contracts with L.A. Models and New York Model Management. She also became the face of the ANTM perfume, Dreams Come True.
Today, James is known for her acting career. She was cast as Molly Hicks on “S.W.A.T.,” which ran from 2018 to 2021. She has also had roles on “The Young and the Restless” and “American Woman.”
Jourdan Miller (Cycle 20)
Cycle 20 was the first season to feature both male and female contestants. Miller took home the crown, earning a modeling contract with NEXT Model Management. She also earned a spread in Nylon magazine and a Guess ad campaign.
Following the show, Miller has continued to be in the public eye. She has been featured on numerous magazine covers and taken part in music videos while making several guest TV appearances.
Keith Carlos (Cycle 21)
Carlos made ANTM history by being the first male model to be crowned winner. Before modeling, Carlos was known for his football career as a wide receiver at Purdue University. He went on to sign with both the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants.
Upon winning ANTM in 2014, Carlos earned a contract with NEXT Model Management, which he still works with today. He also earned a spread in Nylon magazine and a large cash prize. Additionally, he is known for his role in Cardi B’s “Be Careful” music video.
Nyle DiMarco (Cycle 22)
DiMarco, the second male model to be crowned victor, made history by being the only deaf contestant to win the show, earning him a contract with Wilhelmina Models, which he still works with today.
Following the show’s ending in 2015, DiMarco won Season 22 of “Dancing with the Stars” in 2016 with his partner, Peta Murgatroyd. Today, DiMarco continues to model and is known for his activism in the deaf community. He has also had several TV and movie roles.
India Gants (Cycle 23)
Gants received a spread in Paper magazine, a large cash prize, and a contract with Rimmel London cosmetics. After the show, she received a modeling contract with Major Model Management and Ford Models.
Today, Gants is still signed with Seattle Models Guild (SMG Model Management). She also enjoys DJing and golf.
Kyla Coleman (Cycle 24)
ANTM’s final winner continues to model through her contract with Heffner Management. She is also known for her role in Dua Lipa’s “Don’t Start Now” music video in 2019. (For more on iconic TV competition shows, click here to see every winner of “Survivor” and what they’re doing now.)