Back when Tyra Banks first coined the phrase “smize,” reality-TV fans got their first taste of the wild, sometimes-awkward, always-dramatic world of America’s Next Top Model. Over 15 years and two dozen cycles, 24 winners posed their way from make-believe photo shoots to real-world careers. Some stuck with modeling, others branched out into acting, art, business—or traded the spotlight for quiet family life. Let’s catch up with every champ, one cycle at a time, and see what life looks like for them in 2025.
Cycle 1 – Adrianne Curry (2003)
After walking away from the franchise in a very public spat, Adrianne settled in Montana with husband Matthew Rhode. These days she’s selling vintage toys and Avon products online, streaming on Twitch, and posting mountain-life snaps rather than runway shots. Her Instagram bio even jokes that she’s an “ex-reality-TV hot mess” and a Tolkien super-fan.
Cycle 2 – Yoanna House (2004)
Yoanna’s time in front of cameras shifted toward hosting and fashion commentary. Now living in Florida, she produces local style segments and recently finished a Harvard Business School certificate in entrepreneurship, all while juggling motherhood.
Cycle 3 – Eva Marcille (2004)
Eva swapped “Pigford” for her middle name, Marcille, and built a résumé that toggles between modeling and reality TV (The Real Housewives of Atlanta). In 2025 she grabbed headlines for a 50-pound fitness transformation and a slate of new acting gigs.
Cycle 4 – Naima Mora (2005)
The mohawk is gone, but Naima’s love of art remains. She splits her time between commercial shoots, SAG-AFTRA indie films, and a one-on-one confidence-coaching course called “The Art of Feeling Beautiful,” launched this spring.
Cycle 5 – Nicole Linkletter (2005)
North Dakota’s first ANTM champ swapped fashion weeks for family life in Los Angeles. Modeling is now freelance; the bigger focus is raising two children, running wellness retreats with her husband, and the occasional travel-blog post that still racks up likes.
Cycle 6 – Dani Evans (2006)
The Little Rock native finally dropped the “Dani vs. Danielle” debate and re-emerged as a designer-founder. Her label, Monrowe NYC, sells unisex felt fedoras and was picked up by Nordstrom in 2024. She also hosts storytelling salons in Brooklyn for up-and-coming Black creatives.
Cycle 7 – CariDee English (2006)
Battling psoriasis in the public eye shaped CariDee’s mission. She’s now a global patient-advocacy ambassador, turning the slogan “Don’t let psoriasis have you” into TED-style talks and a 2025 short-form documentary. Modeling sits on the back burner while she mentors teens with chronic skin conditions.
Cycle 8 – Jaslene González (2007)
“Cha Cha Diva” parlayed her fiery walk into motivational speaking. When she’s not booking Latinx heritage keynotes, Jaslene runs On Set With Jaslene, a coaching program that pairs runway drills with self-esteem workshops for Chicago teens.
Cycle 9 – Saleisha Stowers (2007)
Now credited as Sal Stowers, she left the catwalk for daytime TV, spending seven years on Days of Our Lives before joining General Hospital for a 2025 mystery arc. Off-screen, she’s vocal about mental-health awareness and often shares faith-based affirmations on Instagram.
Cycle 10 – Whitney Thompson (2008)
ANTM’s first plus-size winner owns a Florida ice-cream parlor called Pink Pelican and doubles as a travel-content creator. Between vegan-dessert recipes and body-positive beach shoots, she also partners with bridal brands that carry inclusive sizing.
Cycle 11 – McKey Sullivan (2008)
Life since ANTM looks more MMA than fashion week—literally. McKey married UFC fighter Sam Alvey, homeschools their five kids, and pops up at Wisconsin charity runs rather than photo calls. Modeling is occasional, but fans still gush over birthday shout-outs on Reddit.
Cycle 12 – Teyona Anderson (2009)
Teyona’s passport stayed busy: Elite Model Management Cape Town booked her for runway shows across Africa, and she’s become a regular at David Tlale’s shows during SA Fashion Week. When home in Jersey, she teaches runway to high-school students.
Cycle 13 – Nicole Fox (2009)
The “petite” cycle winner traded posing for painting. Nicole Fox Abuhamada now shows surrealist canvases in Montana and Colorado galleries, frequently auctioning originals for wildlife-conservation charities.
Cycle 14 – Krista White (2010)
Krista briefly modeled in Paris, then stepped behind the lens as a creative director. In 2025 she launched a playful street-wear capsule on Instagram Reels, teasing that she “won’t change” her love for bold prints and bigger-than-life hair.
Cycle 15 – Ann Ward (2010)
Remember the 6’2″ Texan whose tiny waist broke the internet? Ann is now a Los Angeles concept artist working on indie video games and animated shorts. Her Instagram feed is equal parts gothic fashion sketches and cat photos. Instagram
Cycle 16 – Brittani Kline (2011)
After a rocky finale fight with Tyra, Brittani hit reset: a Penn State marketing degree, then a full-time role in the university’s strategic-communications office. Modeling gigs are selective, though she still fronts sustainable-fashion editorials twice a year.
Cycle 17 – Lisa D’Amato (2011)
Wildchild Lisa turned her Shark Tank–funded invention Dare-U-Go!—a bib-slash-lunchbox—into a staple at Target. She’s branching into baby skin care in 2025 and hosts parenting hacks on TikTok, toned down but no less outspoken.
Cycle 18 – Sophie Sumner (2012)
The bubbly Brit is now a New York–based host and occasional actress. Recent wins include a 2025 indie-film “Best Villain” trophy and a sparkly Instagram partnership with Fabrique. She still ends every post with her trademark glitter emoji.
Cycle 19 – Laura James (2012)
Laura—now Laura James Ecker—pivoted to motion-capture acting, helping bring classic characters to life for PlayStation remakes. Off-set, she’s embracing farm life, raising goats and chickens in Northern California with her husband.
Cycle 20 – Jourdan Miller (2013)
Still statuesque, Jourdan works with indie fashion houses like Cult Gaia and curates NFT art drops. Although her social posts slowed after 2021, she pops up for campaign shoots in the Hamptons each summer.
Cycle 21 – Keith Carlos (2014)
The ex–NFL wide receiver remains the show’s first male winner. In 2025 he models for Select Model LA, guest stars in R&B videos, and advocates for fatherhood through community workshops—plus occasional cameos on the FatherShould podcast.
Cycle 22 – Nyle DiMarco (2015)
Nyle’s résumé keeps expanding: Dancing With the Stars champ, producer of Oscar-nominated Audible, and now co-director of the Washington Post–praised documentary Deaf President Now! His foundation funnels scholarship money into bilingual ASL programs across the U.S.
Cycle 23 – India Gants (2017)
Seattle’s India spun fashion fame into DJ gigs, then sobriety advocacy. Her new podcast “Hold My Drink: The Sober Scoop” topped Apple’s mental-health charts this spring, and her golf-influencer side account is gaining traction.
Cycle 24 – Kyla Coleman (2018)
Kyla mixes runway bookings (Vogue Hong Kong’s “Fierce Femininity”) with activist content calling for ethical casting. Signed with Photogenics LA and The Society NY, she mentors high-schoolers through her free “Model Manifest” Zoom series.
