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DWTS Launchpad: Celebrities Who Soared
4 Nov
Summary
- Zendaya achieved A-list fame after her second-place finish in 2013.
- Kim Kardashian's 2008 appearance boosted her platform for future ventures.
- Many contestants parlayed DWTS exposure into successful music, acting, and business careers.
The competitive ballroom of "Dancing With the Stars" has served as a powerful launchpad for many careers since its 2005 debut. Celebrities like Zendaya, who competed in 2013 as a 16-year-old, have since achieved A-list status, with Zendaya recently expressing lingering disappointment over her second-place finish.
Kim Kardashian's 2008 stint on the show, despite an early elimination, amplified her platform. This exposure was crucial for her subsequent ventures, including reality television and her successful SKIMS brand.
Many contestants have parlayed their visibility on DWTS into substantial careers. Normani transitioned from Fifth Harmony to a successful solo music career, while Jordan Fisher achieved Broadway and film success after winning in 2017. Alfonso Ribeiro and Brooke Burke transitioned from contestants to beloved co-hosts.
Conservationist Bindi Irwin won the Mirrorball Trophy in 2015, bringing her family's advocacy to a wider audience. Robert Irwin followed in her footsteps, winning season 34. Both showcase how the show can elevate existing platforms and foster new opportunities across diverse fields.
