Feb 15 • 16:10 UTC 🇬🇧 UK Mirror

Next Top Model's first ever winner unrecognisable 23 years after reality show

Adrianne Curry, the first winner of America's Next Top Model, appears drastically different 23 years after her win in the competition.

Adrianne Curry, who became the first winner of America's Next Top Model in 2003, is making headlines for her unrecognizable transformation more than two decades later. She initially rose to fame as a 20-year-old contestant in the show that went on to find massive success and reshape reality television. The competition, established by Tyra Banks, featured a diverse group of aspiring models who competed for a modeling contract, magazine features, and brand partnerships, establishing a significant cultural phenomenon in the process.

While Curry secured the title and had immediate success in the modelling industry, she has since evolved, and her appearance has changed significantly. The comment sections on social media are abuzz with fans expressing their astonishment at how different she looks now compared to her modeling days. In particular, the internet has also immortalized fellow contestant Ebony Haith through memes, showcasing the continued impact of the show and its contestants on popular culture even years later.

Curry's transformation raises discussions about the pressures of beauty standards in the modeling industry and reality television. As former winners and contestants reflect on their time in the spotlight, it underscores how the industry evolves, and how public perception of beauty can shift dramatically over time. The success of ANTM and its contestants continues to resonate, particularly with fans nostalgic for the early reality television era.

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