Eric Winter, best known for his role as Tim Bradford on the hit series The Rookie, recently surprised fans by revisiting his early career in the entertainment industry. The actor shared an Instagram clip featuring his appearance in a 2004 commercial for Britney Spears’ “Curious” fragrance, sparking significant engagement among his social media followers.
According to Good Housekeeping, the video highlights Winter’s professional background before he achieved widespread fame. Long before his current television success, Winter worked as a model throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, landing high-profile national campaigns, including a stint with Tommy Hilfiger. During the period the commercial was filmed, Winter was also actively working as a television actor, portraying the character Rex Brady on the long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives.
The “Curious” ad, directed by Dave Meyers, served as a nostalgic reminder of the actor’s trajectory from commercial modeling to television stardom. Fans reacted with enthusiasm to the footage, with many noting their surprise at seeing the now-established actor in such an iconic early-2000s pop culture moment. Winter has continued to embrace his past, frequently sharing “throwback” content on his social media channels, acknowledging his early work on shows like Wildfire and his transition into the primetime success he enjoys today.