Getting noticed
While Statham's diving career was not particularly successful, it served as a stepping stone that finally led him in the correct way. A modeling firm Sports Promotions representative discovered Statham one day while practicing at London's Crystal Palace National Sports Centre. The agent believed Statham's athletic build and attractive attributes would make him an ideal model, which was right.
Modeling career of Jason
Statham earned a modeling contract for the apparel brand French Connection shortly after signing. “We chose Jason because we wanted our model to look like a typical guy,” claimed a spokesperson for the clothing business, which was known for designing ‘high street attire. His appearance is ideal for the time being: masculine but not overly male-modeling.” Statham appeared in catalogs for major brands such as Speedo, Adidas, and Timberland.