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From Model to Actress: How did Bridget Moynahan make the transition?
Kathryn Bridget Moynahan is an American actress and former model who rose to prominence in the entertainment industry in 1999 with her role in the television series Sex and the City. She started her career as a model and then successfully transformed into a senior actress, participating in many popular movies and TV series. People can't help but want to know the secret of her success.
Bridget Moynahan said, "I loved modeling, but I knew it wouldn't last forever, so I started thinking about acting."
Early life
Bridget was born on April 28, 1971 in Biginghamton, New York, from an Irish-American family. Her parents were successful in the fields of education and science, which laid a good foundation for her growth. By the time she graduated from Longmeadow High School in Massachusetts, she was already an accomplished athlete, serving as captain of girls' soccer, basketball, and lacrosse.
The beginning of a modeling career
After graduating from high school, Bridget began to enter the modeling world. Although she had never been exposed to fashion magazines since she was a child, she was signed into the modeling industry by chance. At the age of 18, she moved to New York and began appearing in high-profile magazines such as Vogue and Elle.
Highlights of her modeling career include the cover of Vogue Paris in May 1993 and Elle in October 1993.
The beginning of an acting career
As her acting dream gradually came true, Bridget began to participate in many advertising shoots. In 1999, she appeared as Natasha in "Sex and the City". This appearance became the starting point for her to truly enter the entertainment industry. Later, her performance attracted widespread attention and launched her acting career.
Successful transformation from model to actor
Bridget's role as Rachel in the movie "Coyote Ugly" is considered her breakthrough. Although the film received mixed reviews, her performance received positive reviews and helped her win further roles, such as in The Sum of All Fears with Ben Affleck and Morgan Freeman. These roles not only solidified her acting status, but also helped her expand her acting career.
Continued successes and challenges
Bridget has appeared in many well-known films, such as "I, Robot" and "John Wick." Her role as Erin Reagan in "Blue Bloods" made her a household name. The show has been aired for many seasons since 2010 and is deeply loved by the audience.
The show showcased her deep acting skills in the role, and she also participated in directing several episodes.
Personal life and future prospects
In terms of her private life, Bridget has had a wealth of emotional experiences, including a relationship with NFL quarterback Tom Brady and giving birth to their son in 2007. Her lifestyle demonstrates her struggle to find a balance between career and family. In 2015, she married businessman Andrew Frankel and became a stepmother to his three sons.
Bridget Moynahan has successfully transitioned from model to an acclaimed actress and established herself in the industry. Her story makes people think deeply: behind success is actually unremitting efforts and redefinition of self in the process of transformation. So, how many people need to have the courage to change themselves on the journey of pursuing their dreams?
