Lucky Blue Smith’s First Acting Gig Wasn’t That Surprise Cameo in Uglies—He Was Also in This Lady Gaga Music Video

For a film based in a dystopian world in which everyone is considered “Ugly” until they are then turned “Pretty” by extreme cosmetic surgery when they reach the age of 16 (that society imposes on them), there sure are a lot of beautiful people. Wait—PAUSE—was that Lucky Blue Smith ?

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The American model , who’s married to TikTok star/model Nara Pellman sent social media into a spin when they thought they spotted him in the Netflix adaptation of Scott Westerfeld’s bestselling young adult novels.

As it turns out, it’s not Lucky’s first acting gig. He’s got five IMDB credits to his name, including an appearance in a music video for the one and only Lady Gaga in “I Want Your Love” in a project that was done in collaboration with Tom Ford—more beautiful people.

Who does Lucky Blue Smith play in Uglies ?

In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo, Lucky Blue Smith plays a character called Jax in Uglies , a surprise that got a lot of fans excited on TikTok but one that doesn’t last more than a few seconds. “I can’t believe how perfect everyone looks and feels. It’s like a dream come true. Wish I was part of that vibe!” wrote one on Netflix’s official TikTok , to which another replied, “Watch the film. they not happy.” In case you’re wondering, he’s in the opening minutes of the film—watch from 1 minute 45 seconds.

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At the beginning of the film, Tally ( Joey King ) is eagerly looking forward to her 16th birthday when she can have the surgery to become Pretty. She and her friend Peris ( Chase Stokes ) are using their high-tech glasses to spy on a casino night of Pretties that’s happening across the way.

“They’re having so much fun,” Tally says. “Not one single person looks awkward or left out or just… isn’t smiling. I wish I was there so much it hurts,” she continues as she removes her glasses. “I mean, you will be there in exactly three months,” Peris says to reassure her.

While he’s dabbled in acting, it seems Lucky is at home on the fashion runway, walking for Ralph Lauren at New York Fashion Week in September 2024 in a navy blazer, velvet loafers, and cream trousers. “Dude looks like a Bond villain,” commented one fan on GQ ‘s Instagram page . “Nara told him it was time to get back to work,” joked another.