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ANTM's First Winner Adrianne Curry Reflects on Unfulfilled Promises

2/18/2026

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Curry Reflects on Win

Adrianne Curry won the first cycle of America's Next Top Model in 2003 and says she never received promised prizes, including a Revlon campaign.
Over time, winners have been signed by agencies and featured in magazines.
Curry later appeared on reality shows and married twice, expressed gratitude for winning while criticizing current show analysis, and described discomfort with past experiences, including an incident of sexual assault.

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Tyra Banks Discusses Legacy

America's Next Top Model aired from 2003 to 2018 and awarded winners modeling contracts and brand campaigns.
YaYa DaCosta and Winnie Harlow leveraged their appearances into successful careers beyond modeling.
Netflix released Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model to critique the show's legacy, featuring Tyra Banks and former contestants discussing controversial moments.

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Curry Reflects on Win

Adrianne Curry won the first cycle of America's Next Top Model in 2003 and says she never received promised prizes, including a Revlon campaign.
Over time, winners have been signed by agencies and featured in magazines.
Curry later appeared on reality shows and married twice, expressed gratitude for winning while criticizing current show analysis, and described discomfort with past experiences, including an incident of sexual assault.

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