Whatever Happened to Renee, ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Cycle 8 Villain?

Every good show needs a good villain, and during Cycle 8 of America’s Next Top Model, that villain was Renee Alway. A fresh-faced blonde with strong features and an edgy look, Renee was presented on the show as quick to argue and manipulative, often escalating minor issues into full-blown fights. Renee clashed with multiple contestants on the show, yet did pretty well in the competition, becoming a finalist.

However, her reality T.V. fame and striking looks did not lead to a glamorous life on the catwalk. Instead, Renee became one of America’s Next Top Model’s most tragic figures in the years after the show, proving that the villain edit she received may not have been as simple as it first appeared.