Gerald Ford’s Modeling Days
Before entering politics, Ford posed as a fashion model for Cosmopolitan magazine. In 1942, he appeared in a winter-themed photoshoot with his girlfriend Phyllis Brown, sporting stylish sweaters and his trademark grin. These images resurfaced during his 1974-1977 presidency, surprising Americans who knew him primarily for his occasional clumsiness. The photos revealed an unexpected chapter in Ford’s life before he became the only unelected president in U.S. history.
