Gilles Marini
It wasn't until wooing the judges and the fans (with a little help from us!) on DWTS that sexy French actor Gilles Marini, 34, went from a relative unknown to a household name. Marini now plays painter Luc Laurent on Brothers & Sisters.
Brooke Burke
The 38-year-old E! hosting vet replaced Samantha Harris this season as Tom Bergeron's DWTS cohost.
Lisa Rinna
Lisa Rinna got so used to wearing those skimpy costumes on DWTS, it probably wasn't too hard for this 46-year-old mother of two to strip down (again!) for Playboy.
Mario Lopez
The 36-year-old fitness fanatic not only replaced Mark McGrath as the host of Extra in 2008, but earlier this year, he became the spokesperson for Celsius calorie-burning drink. He's also the author of Mario Lopez's Knockout Fitness and host of the Miss American pageant.
Cloris Leachman
Cloris Leachman posed in a dress made out of lettuce for a PETA ad last year. Knowing this feisty 83-year-old, we wouldn't be surprised if she ends up showing off some more skin in the animal activist group's iconic "I'd Rather Go Naked" campaign.
Marlee Matlin
DWTS inspired the 44-year-old Oscar winner to write the book I'll Scream Later. "[Being on Dancing] was the first time I went into the character of me," she has said. "It was a little scary, and I went way beyond my boundaries. I was really open."
Marissa Jaret Winokur
Ms. Winokur is not only the host of Dance Your Ass Off, but this mother of one is also the spokesperson for Luvs diapers. "Every job I've gotten since Dancing With the Stars is due to that show," the 37-year-old has said. "If anyone says otherwise, they're lying."
Kristi Yamaguchi
Last year, the 38-year-old season six disco ball champ became the celeb face for Nicole By OPI nail polish and also Kellogg's FiberPlus bars.
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