He first gained widespread recognition as the face of Calvin Klein underwear, a role that truly put him on the map. Since then, he’s continued to build an impressive career, appearing in high-profile fashion spreads for major publications like Vogue and GQ—solidifying his status not just as a model, but as a recognizable name in the industry. On top of his modeling success, he also stepped into the acting world with a notable role as Jackson in Season 2 of The Sex Lives of College Girls, showcasing his versatility.
Before all the spotlight, though, life looked quite different. He studied mechanical engineering at the University of North Carolina, showing early on that he was driven and academically inclined. Growing up in Georgia, he had big dreams of serving his country and even planned to enlist in the U.S. Marines. However, those plans changed after a serious car accident left him with only one kidney, altering the course of his future. Still, he adapted and found a new path—one that eventually led him to become the name we now associate with both style and substance.
He was actually discovered by the very same talent scout who first spotted Jennifer Lawrence—pretty incredible when you think about it. It’s not every day that someone gets picked up by a scout with that kind of track record. He definitely caught the eye of the right person at the right time, just like she did years before. He’s often mentioned in the same breath as her now, thanks to that shared connection. He’s proof that being in the right place with the right person can change everything.