Abby Reese From 'The Madison' Is Gorgeous In Real Life
Beau Garrett, the actor behind the character Abigail "Abby" Reese in the Paramount+ series "The Madison," isn't just proving she's an exceptional screen performer, but that she's actually gorgeous in real life, too. Abby — the eldest daughter of Stacy and Preston Clyburn (portrayed by Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell) — is a divorced mother of two, navigating grief and rediscovering herself after relocating to Montana. With her striking beauty, resilience, and sharp, sarcastic wit, Garrett draws audiences in as her character slowly evolves into a compelling romantic interest for the local sheriff. Garrett's portrayal of Abby Reese has engaged audiences, much like actor Natalie Alyn Lind's depiction of Oreana in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch," who is also gorgeous in real life.
This is the kind of role that comes easily for Garrett. In "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer," she played Frankie Raye, a hard-to-get love interest for Johnny Storm (portrayed by Chris Evans). She also appeared in the rom-com "Made of Honor" as one of the many romantic companions of Tom Bailey (played by Patrick Dempsey).
As she lights up the screen in the first season of "The Madison," Garrett has also been sharing photos and clips from the show, along with personal pics, with her social media family to much fanfare. Naturally, fans continue to marvel at her many candid photos, showcasing her au naturel look, boasting her beachy blond waves, model-quality physique, and radiant smile. Posing in a 2019 Instagram photo (above), fans were simply starstruck by the actor's beauty. "Extremely beautiful and stunning," one person commented on the post. Another wrote, "Aw you are very pretty, beautiful and lovely and gorgeous."
Beau Garrett is a natural beauty: her journey from model to actor
Before landing movie and TV roles, Garrett worked as a fully-fledged model, appearing in "Guess" campaigns as a teenager in the late '90s. She was discovered by an agent from Elite Model Management, who spotted her at the mall, which led to her competing in the 1997 Elite Model Look competition. Thanks to her naturally striking features, Garrett became one of 16 semi-finalists selected from 79 entrants. She would later become a model for Cosmo Girl, and a spokesmodel for Revlon cosmetics, alongside stars such as Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, Jennifer Connelly, and Jessica Alba.
"I modeled from 14 to 21 or so," she told People. "That was such a kind of strange and interesting time, those years, but it wasn't sustainable for me." She eventually transitioned into acting, a move she described as surprisingly natural despite the professions being vastly different.
Still, Garrett continues to captivate fans with her model-style photos on social media, whether she's showing off her sculpted figure in her many beach day snapshots or simply posing whenever inspiration strikes. In a 2017 Instagram photo (above) taken in Hawaii, the "Firefly Lane" actor reminded followers she still has what it takes to turn heads in the modeling world. Posing gracefully atop rocks in a natural rainforest pool, Garrett showcased her toned physique in a bikini while striking an effortlessly elegant pose. And, like her co-star Michelle Pfeiffer, proves she too, is stunning going makeup free.