8 beauty queens who became Hollywood stars

Here are Hollywood leading ladies who started their journey winning beauty pageants

Gal Gadot: Before joining films, and becoming Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot was named Miss Israel in 2004, and competed in the 2004 Miss Universe competition, where she did not place

Halle Berry: Before wooing moviegoers as X-Men's Storm, Halle represented Ohio and finished first runner-up in the 1986 Miss USA pageant. The actress also competed at Miss World, and she finished 8th

Vanessa Williams: The popular actress was the first African American winner of the Miss America title when she was crowned Miss America 1984

Shanna Moakler: Before starring in Pacific Blue, Meet the Barkers, the reality shows star was first up in 1995, but became Miss USA

Michelle Pfeiffer: Before becoming Catwoman in Batman Returns, Michelle won Miss Orange Country in 1978, and she even competed in Miss Calnifornia pageant

Michelle Yeoh: Before becoming a Bond Girl, Michelle won Miss Malaysia in 1983, and later even represented her country in Miss World contest

Lucy Lawless: At 21, Lucy won Miss New Zeland pageant in 1989. She later became popular actress, and is still best remembered for Xena: Warrior Princess

Lynda Carter: The OG Wonder Woman was crowned Miss World USA in 1972, and later she was positioned at fifth place in Miss World