Top 10 Comedy Films About Modeling

Description: Although primarily a teen comedy, "Clueless" features fashion prominently with its protagonist Cher Horowitz, who is obsessed with clothes and image, reflecting the superficiality of the modeling world.

Fact: The film popularized the phrase "As if!" and Cher's wardrobe, especially her computer-generated closet, became iconic.

Description: This film, while focusing on revenge, includes elements of fashion and beauty as the women use their looks and style to outsmart their ex-husbands, reflecting on the modeling industry's emphasis on appearance.

Fact: The film was inspired by a book of the same name by Olivia Goldsmith, who was herself a former fashion model.

Description: Derek Zoolander, a dim-witted but famous male model, is brainwashed to assassinate the Prime Minister of Malaysia. This film hilariously satirizes the fashion industry's superficiality and the absurdity of celebrity culture.

Fact: The film was inspired by a sketch Ben Stiller did on the VH1 Fashion Awards. Also, the famous "Blue Steel" look was actually improvised by Stiller.

Description: Set during a hairdressing competition, this film touches on the fashion industry's obsession with appearance, with models and hairdressers vying for the top spot.

Fact: The film was based on the British hairdressing competition, the British Hairdressing Awards.

Description: While not directly about modeling, the film features a fashion-conscious protagonist who embarks on a road trip with her friends, showcasing the lighter, comedic side of fashion and beauty standards.

Fact: The film was originally written as a vehicle for Cameron Diaz, who was known for her fashion-forward roles.

Description: This film focuses on a Hollywood power couple, where the wife is a former model turned actress, exploring the chaos behind the scenes of a movie premiere and the publicity stunts that keep the public's interest.

Fact: The film was originally titled "America's Sweethearts: The Movie" and was inspired by the real-life relationship of Julia Roberts and Benjamin Bratt.

Description: While not exclusively about modeling, this film dives into the high-stakes world of fashion magazines, where aspiring journalist Andy Sachs navigates the cutthroat environment under the tyrannical editor-in-chief, Miranda Priestly.

Fact: Meryl Streep's performance as Miranda Priestly was inspired by Vogue editor Anna Wintour. The film also boosted the sales of the book it was based on.

Description: A former Playboy Bunny, Shelley, becomes a house mother at a sorority, teaching the girls about beauty, fashion, and how to attract guys, satirizing the modeling and beauty industry.

Fact: Anna Faris, who plays Shelley, was actually a former sorority member in real life.

Description: A mockumentary about a small-town beauty pageant, this film humorously critiques the beauty and modeling industry's obsession with perfection and the lengths people go to win.

Fact: The film was initially supposed to be a direct-to-video release but gained a theatrical release due to positive test screenings.

Description: A fashion assistant falls for her neighbor, only to suspect he might be a murderer. The film uses the fashion industry as a backdrop for its comedic and romantic plot.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Body Double" and was inspired by the classic Hitchcock thriller of the same name.