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Hannah Janes and Charli Howard became popular models after gaining weight.
Just 10-15 years ago, models had to strictly control their weight in order to have the so-called ideal body measurements. It went to extremes. For example, American supermodel Bella Hadid admitted that she was diagnosed with anorexia in high school, "I used a calorie-counting app that was like the devil to me... I had a mixture of physical and mental symptoms: brain fog, anxiety, exhaustion, poor concentration, headaches, and bone pain." By the way, she started her career at the age of sixteen...
Today, the situation in modeling has somewhat improved. Now everyone can become a model: tall or short, slim or plus-size. In the OBOZ.UA article, we will tell you about the beauties who started their career on the catwalk with a thin physique and became more popular when they gained weight.
1. Barbara Palvin
Hungarian model Barbara Palvin tried her hand at modeling at the age of 13. She was quickly noticed, so soon she started working with famous fashion houses, including Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton, Emanuel Ungaro, and Etro. To keep up with her competitors, Barbara used strict diets. Over the years, she rethought her attitude and accepted her shape. This decision paid off: in 2018, Barbara became one of the most famous Victoria's Secret "angels".
2. Charli Howard
The English model, writer and activist Charli Howard wanted to become a fashion model when she was still in high school. However, she was rejected by numerous agencies, arguing that she was "too fat". In fact, she was quite close to anorexia at the time.
Everything changed at the age of 21. Charli gave up strict diets to have a comfortable body weight and wrote a post on Facebook about her unsuccessful attempts to conquer the catwalk, "I will no longer allow agencies to dictate to me what is wrong with my appearance and what I need to change to be 'beautiful' (like losing one inch from my hips) in the hope that it will help me find a job. I refuse to feel shame every day because I don't meet your ridiculous, unattainable standards of beauty," she concluded.
This post went viral! The British woman was supported by Internet users and media representatives, and a popular agency from New York offered to cooperate. This was the beginning of her great modeling future.
3. Hannah Janes
In 2014, the still unknown Hannah Janes starred in the video of the legendary English singer George Michael's Let Her Down Easy. After that, huge opportunities opened up for her! From time to time, the model received interesting offers for filming, but she felt terrible... She didn't like the idea of counting the number of calories she ate every day. She was also afraid that she might lose her job as soon as she gained a couple of "extra" pounds.
Eventually, Hannah decided to let go of the situation and moved into the plus-size industry. She started by shooting for maternity brands and later became a successful lingerie model.
4. Lisa Golden
American model Lisa Golden started her career at the age of 17. At that time, she spent a lot of time in the gym and consumed no more than 500 calories a day. The girl did not think that the latter could negatively affect her health. She was convinced of this when after losing consciousness... Lisa quit modeling for 2 years. Then she returned to her favorite business, but in the plus-size category. Now she models for online swimwear and lingerie catalogs.
"My body is not perfect, not ready for the Victoria's Secret show... But it's mine! And my soul is happy," the model wrote on Instagram to inspire her followers to love their own bodies just like her.
5. Olivia Ross
At 19, American model Olivia Ross, with her athletic figure, could not break through in the fashion world. Various agencies refused to cooperate because of her allegedly curvy shape. There were shootings, but very rarely and without any career prospects.
A few years passed. Body-positive companies began to appear, and they helped Olivia become one of the most sought-after models in the United States. Most often, the beauty appears in lingerie and sportswear catalogs.
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