Not Just a Pretty Face – Let’s Talk Depth

The best supermodel characters don’t just pose—they surprise us.

Sure, they’re beautiful. It’s part of the trope. But what really makes them unforgettable is what’s underneath the surface. The pressure, the hidden passions, the unexpected depth that peeks through once the lights go down.

We love a character who flips the script. Who’s been underestimated their whole life and still comes out swinging. Who’s used to being seen but never understood.

Here are a few model characters—across media—who broke the mold:

• Maddie Bowen (fictional example): The face of a billion-dollar beauty brand… and a trauma survivor building a safehouse for women behind the scenes.

• Zeke King (fictional): Catwalk royalty, but his secret? He paints—quiet, intimate portraits no one knows exist.

• Gia Rossi (TV/film): Known for her bold persona, but off-camera she struggles with anxiety and finds solace in baking bread at 3 a.m.

• Trey Miller (romance novel): The underwear model with a reputation—until a small-town girl finds out he’s secretly raising his teenage sister alone.

In my own stories, I love turning that spotlight around. Taking someone who seems untouchable and peeling back the layers until all that’s left is something raw and real.

Because sometimes, the prettiest faces hold the deepest stories.

So tell me:

✨ What’s your favorite “celebrity” character who had way more depth than you expected? I’m always looking for recs!