Where Are the America's Next Top Model Winners Now?

All About Their Lives Today

Feb. 18, 2026 at 10:31pm

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America's Next Top Model, the groundbreaking competition series hosted by Tyra Banks, crowned 24 winners over its 15-year run from 2003 to 2018. While some winners found steady modeling work and parlayed their fame into other endeavors, others have stepped out of the spotlight completely. This article takes a look at where the ANTM winners are now and what they've been up to since their time on the show.

Why it matters

America's Next Top Model was a cultural phenomenon that introduced hundreds of aspiring models to the industry and launched the careers of several winners. The show's influence and the experiences of its contestants have been the subject of much discussion, especially in light of the recent Netflix docuseries 'Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model.' This article provides an update on the lives and careers of the ANTM winners, offering insight into the lasting impact of the groundbreaking reality competition.

The details

The article covers the 24 winners of America's Next Top Model, from cycle 1 winner Adrianne Curry-Rhode to cycle 24 champion Kyla Coleman. It details the post-show careers and personal lives of each winner, including their modeling work, acting roles, entrepreneurial ventures, and in some cases, their departure from the spotlight. The article also addresses controversies and criticisms that have surfaced around the show, such as Tyra Banks' handling of contestant Dani Evans' gap teeth and the 'trauma' experienced by winner Lisa D'Amato.

  • America's Next Top Model premiered in 2003 and ran for 15 seasons until 2018.
  • The Netflix docuseries 'Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model' was released in 2026.

The players

Tyra Banks

The creator and host of America's Next Top Model, who has been both praised and criticized for her handling of the contestants and the show's production.

Adrianne Curry-Rhode

The winner of cycle 1 of America's Next Top Model in 2003, who has since led a quiet life in Montana with her husband.

Dani Evans

The cycle 6 winner of America's Next Top Model, who spoke out about the show's pressure to close the gap in her teeth, leading to an apology from Tyra Banks.

Lisa D'Amato

The winner of cycle 17 'All-Stars' of America's Next Top Model, who has been outspoken about the 'trauma' she experienced while filming the show.

Nyle DiMarco

The first deaf winner of America's Next Top Model, who went on to win season 22 of Dancing with the Stars and has since produced the Netflix reality series 'Deaf U.'

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What they’re saying

“It's my life, and it was toyed with ... consciously. And me saying no, and them going against that, it's invasive ... me getting my gap closed is not opening any doors for me. You knew what you were doing for the show. You were making it good for TV, at my expense.”

— Dani Evans, Cycle 6 Winner

“Tyra's all about making money. She doesn't have any real empathy for anybody else but herself. In order for her to save face to make more money in the future, [Banks] is going to have to take a bit of accountability.”

— Lisa D'Amato, Cycle 17 'All-Stars' Winner

“It was challenging and exhilarating at the same time. I had to push myself out of my comfort zone and adapt to situations that I had never faced before.”

— Nyle DiMarco

What’s next

The Netflix docuseries 'Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model' has sparked renewed interest and discussion around the show's legacy and impact on its contestants. As the 20th anniversary of ANTM approaches in 2023, it remains to be seen if any of the winners will participate in further retrospective projects or if the show's creator, Tyra Banks, will continue to address the criticisms that have emerged.

The takeaway

America's Next Top Model left an indelible mark on popular culture, introducing a diverse array of aspiring models to the industry and launching the careers of several winners. However, the show's legacy has also been marred by controversies and criticisms, with some winners speaking out about the 'trauma' they experienced and the show's questionable practices. As the ANTM winners navigate their lives and careers post-show, their stories offer a complex and nuanced perspective on the lasting impact of this groundbreaking reality competition.