10. Alek Wek: Sudan-born Alek Wek was discovered at a London outdoor market. She was able to catch the attention of the industry when she appeared in the music video of “Golden Eye” by Tina Turner. Since then, she has graced major ads for a lot of companies, including Clinique, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, and Victoria’s Secret among many others. 9. Roshumba Williams: Chicago-native Roshumba Williams was discovered by none other than Yves Saint Lauren, when she was still a teenager on the streets of Paris. Being featured in Cover Girl, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issues, and Maybelline campaigns are just a few of her most notable achievements. 8. Beverly Peele: Beverly Peele, in all of her eight years in the fashion industry, managed to appear as the cover of more than 250 different magazines. She appeared in ads for Versace, Ralph Lauren, and Donna Karan as well as in music videos, including that of the song entitled ‘Too Funky’.
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