“In one sense, I felt not seen and heard enough as a child. At the very same time, I'm watching her and modeling her. At seventeen, I left to go to Hollywood to pursue my dream, as if there was no other option. I only learned that, the gift of it, recently. And I often forget it.” IfsChildrenEnoughDreamLeftFeltForgetHeardHollywoodPursueModelingForget ItSeventeen Author:Daphne Zuniga
“I'm not just retiring from the runway, I'm retiring from all modeling. God, I love saying that! When I was 18, my mom said I have to have a plan. I decided I'd leave on top. I want to be like the athletes who seem stuck in time. When you see them at 50, you say they probably can still run like a champ.” WantSaidStillsSeemsRunningPlansMomDecidedAthleteMy MomStuckRetiringModelingRunway Author:Tyra Banks
“So, it's really about modeling it and letting people know you are an inspired person, a person who is in spirit, and then those forces that Carl Jung called synchronicity begin to show up and, lo and behold, the universe provides for you.” PeopleKnowsPersonsShowsSpiritUniverseForceInspiredModelingSynchronicityJung Author:Wayne Dyer
“Business fits me best. The only reason I went into modeling originally was to help out my family, because I knew that money gave you freedom.” ReasonHelpingFitMy FamilyModeling Author:Beverly Johnson
“My daughter has fulfilled all of my dreams, because she has a BA and MBA in business. She's both a financial analyst and a plus-size model. She has the best of both worlds because, in modeling, you have to have something to fall back on.” WorldDreamFallModelsDaughterFinancialSizeMy DaughterPlusFulfilledModelingFall BackAnalystsMbaBest Of Both WorldsPlus SizePlus Size Models Author:Beverly Johnson
“My favorite go-to modeling move was called "Be hungry." That was it. You just stand there, and be hungry. And that's all I have to say about the modeling industry.” MovingIndustryMy FavoriteHungryModelingModeling Industry Author:Amber Heard
“Ironically, when I hit adolescence, I was approached about modeling and acting all the time. And, for five years, I said, "No, I'm not interested. I want a simple life, I don't want to be in the spotlight."” WantYearsSaidSimpleActingFiveFive YearsNot InterestedAdolescenceModelingSimple LifeSpotlight Author:Evangeline Lilly
“I didn't really enjoy modeling in Bombay. I floated through it in the hopes that I would get my ticket to the next big thing. There was no real joy that I got out of it, to be really honest.” RealBigsJoyNextEnjoyHonestBeing RealTicketsBig ThingsModelingBombayReal Joy Author:Freida Pinto
“I worry about that terribly because the public eye can bring all sorts of unwanted intrusions and problems. But he's treading his own path. I think the modeling is something that Rafferty Law sees as a pastime and something to maybe give him a bit of pocket money. He's a musician mostly. He's in college studying music, which he takes very seriously and I think that is something that he will concentrate on in the future.” ThinkingGivingProblemEyeLawBitsWorryStudyPathCollegeMusicianPocketsModelingUnwantedPastimePublic EyeIntrusionTreadingStudying Music Author:Jude Law
“I started modeling when I was - not older, but not 12. I have a mom who's a feminist, she's an English professor, an intellectual. She really gave me the equipment to understand that you can celebrate yourself without putting yourself down or needing to apologize for the way you look. I think that attitude is really crucial for a model.” ThinkingWayLooksAttitudeMomIntellectualModelsFeministCelebrateProfessorsCrucialApologizingEquipmentModeling Author:Emily Ratajkowski
“I married him [Chris Sarandon] my senior year, and after I graduated, he went to the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, and I tagged along and was doing some local modeling and commercials and things like that. A woman named Jane Oliver, who handled Sylvester Stallone, saw Chris at the theater and asked him to come in and audition. We went in and auditioned - he needed someone to read with him. I read with him, and she said, "Well, why don't both of you come back in the fall."” YearsWellsLongSaidFallSawsHavensNeededMarriedTheaterTheatreLocalsSeniorAuditionsModelingJaneSenior YearTaggedNeeded Someone Author:Susan Sarandon
“The way I see it, we teach our children through modeling.” WayChildrenTeachOur ChildrenModeling Author:Marianne Williamson
“My mom spent every dollar she ever had on getting me modeling/acting classes when I was a kid. I'm really grateful for that foresight. She's brilliant, kind, and so loving as a mother. I was told a million times in a day that she loved me.” KindKidsMotherActingClassMillionsMomGratefulDollarsMy MomBrilliantModelingForesightActing Classes Author:Ian Somerhalder
“Even going to [ Kanye West] warehouse and modeling for a lot of his new season stuff taught me about my silhouette, how the clothes fit - I've definitely learned a lot being around him.” StuffTaughtFitClothesSeasonsWestModelingSilhouettesWarehouse Author:Tyga
“I used to live with Teri Toye in the '80s - a really gorgeous transsexual. She won Girl of the Year in 1986 [I think] as a Chanel model and she introduced this whole way of slinky, slow-motion modeling. It was amazing that the girl of the year was actually born male.” ThinkingWayYearsWholeUsedGirlBornModelsMales80sGorgeousModelingSlow MotionTranssexualsSlinkies Author:Nan Goldin
“I have a production company, and we work with reality TV producers 44 Blue. They asked if we'd like to get involved. When they explained that it was the first transgender modeling agency, we said, "Yeah, of course!"” IfsFirstsSaidRealityCoursesCompanyTvsInvolvedBlueYeahProductionsProducersAgencyModelingGet InvolvedTransgenderReality Tv Author:Whoopi Goldberg
“What we're doing is not just about becoming a model. It's bigger than that. It's shining a spotlight on folks who know who they are. They know what they want to do. And in terms of modeling, they're already working. They know what they're doing! They're fantastic!” KnowsWantTermBecomingModelsBiggerShiningFolksFantasticModelingSpotlight Author:Whoopi Goldberg
“I've learned a lot about fashion through modeling, but you know what they say, mother knows best. She used to tell me, "Your shoes, bags and belt better match before you walk out the door." I love her, but I don't necessarily agree with that advice anymore!” KnowsUsedMotherWalksDoorsAdviceFashionAgreeShoesI've LearnedBagsBeltsModeling Author:Ashley Graham
“I would just think that I would remember modeling for the cover of an album with Tom Waits, who I've always loved.” ThinkingRememberWaitingAlbumsTomsModeling Author:Cassandra Peterson
“I think modeling is interesting, it's obviously nice to take on a character and go through the process. I'm very lucky that I've been able to do that but I think the challenges that come with the responsibility of art directing something is something that appeals to me. I've done it before in collaboration with other people but it's the first time someone's literally handed it over and been like, "What do you want?" It was really fun to kind of dream up a concept and then execute it with all my friends.” PeopleThinkingWantFirstsKindArtDoneCharacterDreamAbleFunProcessChallengesInterestingResponsibilityNiceLuckyConceptsMy FriendsFirst TimeAppealsCollaborationModeling Author:Alexa Chung
“I actually found out about Ugg on a trip to Australia, which I guess is where they were born themselves. Everyone was wearing them there, kind of slightly ahead of when they caught on globally. This was in 2002 or so. Just after I left sixth form I was modeling and my best mate was Australian so I went over there to visit her. That was my introduction to the brand.” KindFormFoundLeftBornCaughtBrandsAustraliaMatesModelingIntroductionAustralianUggs Author:Alexa Chung
“I grew up as an only child of two parents who had dropped out of high school. They had enormous respect for education and encouraged me as a child when I had strong interests in both math and science, but we really didn't have much by way of educational role modeling in our family.” WayChildrenTwoSchoolStrongParentInterestRolesGrewGrew UpHigh SchoolEducationalMathEnormousOur FamilyRole ModelsModelingOnly ChildMath And Science Author:Dale Jamieson
“I actually love modeling clothing and showing women that clothing and style can help your confidence shine.” HelpingStyleShiningClothingsModeling Author:Ashley Graham
“That's a very privileged attitude and I think the ignorance is so strong there. When people say, "Oh please, I don't want to hear that conversation," it's because it makes them uncomfortable." But that's because they think it's all okay. If it was racist, I would move onto someone whose mind I could change, but it's mostly ignorance. So when someone says, "Oh, it doesn't matter," I not only make designers responsible but casting directors and modeling agencies for not pushing those other girls on to the designers.” PeopleIfsThinkingWantMindMatterMovingGirlStrongAttitudeIgnorancePleaseDirectorsConversationOkayResponsibleUncomfortableAgencyDesignerRacistPushingPrivilegedCastingModelingOther GirlCasting Directors Author:Bethann Hardison
“The latest computer modeling I've seen indicates that at mid-century, there might be 150 million people classified as "environmental refugees."” PeopleMightMillionsCenturyComputerEnvironmentalRefugeeModeling Author:Bill McKibben
“I started modeling myself on [ Buckminster Fuller], like with the hair. I reached an age where I sort of, kind of, looked like him a little bit, you know? I thought it was great.” KnowsKindLittlesAgeBitsHairLittle BitModelingBuckminster Fuller Author:Paul Laffoley
“Sometimes when the spouse is really the culprit, it is hard to admit what you consider your little failures, but if you are going to have a better relationship, you admitting your part in the dynamics is a step in the road to healing. Because if they see you modeling apology, for example, and they see you modeling love, they may well get the idea that maybe they need to apologize.” IfsNeedsWellsMayLittlesIdeasSometimesHardHealingStepsExampleApologyApologizingSpouseModelingAdmittingDynamicsCulprit Author:Gary Chapman
“I would not recommend a teen getting into modeling if they're not solid when it comes to their grades and school. That comes first.” IfsFirstsSchoolGradesModeling Author:Tyra Banks
“My mother always told me that came first. I started modeling in 11th grade and it was something that I did after school and on the weekends. School is so important and modeling should be treated as an extracurricular activity as opposed to a career until you graduate high school.” ShouldFirstsImportantSchoolMotherCareersActivityHigh SchoolTreatedGradesWeekendGraduatesModelingAfter SchoolExtracurricular Activities Author:Tyra Banks
“I'm a big fan of Lady Gaga. I think she's kinda what modeling is about in a way: Unique-ness, different-ness, edginess, quirkiness is actually special and I think her message is - I wouldn't say it's exactly like my message - but there are similarities in embracing your uniqueness. When she talks about being born this way, I really think she's absolutely fabulous.” ThinkingWayDifferentBigsBornFansSpecialMessagesUniqueUniquenessFabulousModelingSimilarityGagaBorn This WayEdginessAbsolutely Fabulous Author:Tyra Banks
“Those first memories of my modeling career are not my favorite. At the beginning, it was tough. I was very lucky, my career took off very quickly, but still. All the memories I have about first casting in general - they're not nice. Just because there's so many girls, so much competition. I don't blame those casting directors, they see so many girls and they can't be nice to everybody. But you don't feel like a person, you feel like a number.” FeelsFirstsPersonsStillsGirlMemoriesNumbersCareersNiceLuckyDirectorsToughBlameCompetitionMy FavoriteBeing NiceCastingModelingCasting Directors Author:Bianca Balti
“What I think has been wonderful about my life is that it has been diverse, and that I've been able to do so many different things. I was able to evolve from modeling into acting. And then when acting opportunities became limited because of my age, I was able to become a writer and director and author. So, I am grateful to myself that I didn't just sit around and become nostalgic about the past that has been and can't come back, but that I instead decided to move on.” ThinkingHas BeensDifferentAgeAblePastMovingLife IsOpportunityActingWonderfulDirectorsDecidedGratefulEvolveDifferent ThingsDiverseModelingNostalgicI Am Grateful Author:Isabella Rossellini
“I wanna get into modeling a little bit, even acting. Just expanding myself as an artist because the music thing ain't forever, and I don't think that's all God got in store for me. He wants me to try new things. Hopefully this music is just an avenue for getting to those things.” ThinkingWantTryingLittlesArtistBitsActingForeverLittle BitMusic IsStoresHopefullyWant MeNew ThingsExpandingModelingAvenuesHe Wants Me Author:Kevin McCall
“Business fits me best. The only reason I went into modeling originally was to help out my family, because I knew that money gave you freedom. I tried acting and all of the arts, I even put out a record album, but what I like the most is business, which is where I am now.” ArtReasonHelpingActingFitMy FamilyModeling Author:Beverly Johnson
“What modeling taught me at a young age was how to say "no," which is something girls - we're not always good at saying "no." We want to be nice, and then we forget to look out for ourselves. There have been moments when I was on a modeling job, and it was the most fantastic thing in the world. And there have been moments where I've realized, "Okay, I'm ten years old, and I've spent the past six hours outside in the rain." It taught me how to be specific about what kinds of projects I wanted to do, and what kind of work I wanted to do.” WorldKindMomentsAgePastGirlHoursForgetNiceRainOkayFantasticBeing NiceModeling Author:Yara Shahidi
“My favorite part about modeling is probably my least favorite part as well. It's traveling. Because it goes both ways. It's so amazing to get to see the world; we're so fortunate to go to all these places that I would never be in unless I was a model.” WorldMy FavoriteModeling Author:Elsa Hosk
“I personally love lingerie. I've been buying, shopping and modeling in lingerie for 10 plus years. So, for women who are shopping for the first time, I'd say start with the basics and work your way up. Definitely buy a variety and start with something that is comfortable and then work your way up to more flirty and lacey pieces. Comfort is key.” ComfortFirst TimeVarietyModelingFlirty Author:Lindsay Ellingson
“Self-care is important for all of us, especially because we're in what amounts to a nationally traumatic phase. I think part of it is to remember that there is more to opposition than opposition. In other words, it's not just about recognizing and cataloguing and publicizing all the things that are going wrong; it's about modeling and celebrating the alternative.” ThinkingImportantRememberCelebrateModeling Author:Peter Buttigieg
“I walked into my agency and I said, "You know what? I can't do this. You're telling me I need to go on a diet? My diet is already zucchini only. What do you want me to do?" And basically, they gave me two options: either stay the way I was and do commercial work, or do plus size modeling. I remember having the usual salad but I added walnuts and salmon and olive oil and I thought, "The world didn't blow up!"I felt fantastic. I wanted to keep that feeling so I made a decision that day that I didn't care. There was more money to be made being healthy.” WorldFeelingsCareRememberDecisionHealthyBlowFantasticWant MeModelingYou Want MeDo You Want Me Author:Crystal Renn
“It was always fun auditioning for commercials, because that was the beginning of my career, and me figuring out how I was going to portray myself as an actress vs. a model, because models were very different back then in the early '70s. They didn't usually hire models for acting. But I acted first in commercials and then I did modeling, so it was a little different.” DifferentFunActingModeling Author:P. J. Soles
“When I was in the hospital getting my sex change, I was just wishing I could be a pretty girl working in a mall. If I could have a crystal ball and see what I look like now - you know, modeling, David LaChapelle, hanging out with Daphne Guinness, singing with Lil' Kim, and traveling all over the world, I'd be like, "Wow, I can't believe this."” WorldBelieveGirlWishSingingHanging OutModelingPretty GirlCrystal Ball Author:Amanda Lepore
“The reason I stopped modeling was because I wasn't pleased with trying to portray something that is impossible to reach. Even when I do photo shoots now for films, I'm just not interested in trying to look my best all the time anymore. That pursuit of an impossible perfection seems ridiculous to me now. I'd rather show my vulnerabilities or my doubts than try to be something that no one is.” TryingReasonFilmDoubtImpossiblePerfectionRidiculousVulnerabilityNot InterestedModeling Author:Diane Kruger
“Realization that i couldn't be a ballet dancer was a blessing in disguise because that was the first time I felt like I stepped into adulthood. I realized, Okay, this is not going to work out. It was frustrating for about a year because I didn't know what to do with the creativity and the discipline that dancing had instilled in me from a very young age. But then I moved to Paris to model, and that was my cultural awakening. Now, I think dancing has been the biggest thing in my life, much more so than modeling, and it still helps me enormously in my work.” ThinkingHelpingAgeCreativityDisciplineBlessingFirst TimeOkayMovedDancingWork OutAwakeningI RealizedRealizationDancerHelp MeBalletAdulthoodDisguiseGoing To WorkFrustratingModelingBallet Dancer Author:Diane Kruger
“My brother was diagnosed with autism, so it's something that hits close to home. And as I got older - especially when I started modeling and being in the city - I wanted to do help. I became involved with Autism Speaks.” HelpingHomeSpeakBrotherMy BrotherAutismModeling Author:Jacquelyn Jablonski
“One of the biggest changes in my lifetime, is the phenomenon of men wearing shorts. Men never wore shorts when I was young. This is one of the worst changes, by far. It's disgusting. To have to sit next to grown men on the subway in the summer, and they're wearing shorts? They look ridiculous, like children, and I can't take them seriously. My fashion advice, particularly to men wearing shorts: Ask yourself, 'Could I make a living modeling these shorts?' If the answer is no, then change your clothes. Put on a pair of pants.” MenChildrenWorstAdviceFashionSummerLifetimeRidiculousPhenomenonDisgustingModeling Author:Fran Lebowitz
“That's the one thing that's funny about going from modeling to acting. In modeling, you're supposed to think about what you look like all the time. When you're in front of the camera, if you're not considering that, God knows what the pictures will look like. With acting, you have to completely forget it.” ThinkingForgetActingModelingGod KnowsForget It Author:Emily Ratajkowski
“In the beggining of I was getting all this feedback from people saying, "What are you doing? What is this?" But I thought to myself, "This is a great opportunity. This is a perfect bridge to help me achieve my dream and my vision of polo becoming a bigger, more visible sport." So I used the money that I was getting from modeling to buy better horses and to become a better player. So I really believed that if I could elevate my game and show that I was serious about it, then the work I was doing with Ralph Lauren would become that bridge that I was looking for to take the sport further.” PeopleHelpingDreamOpportunitySportsPerfectVisionPlayerAchieveSeriousHorseHelp MeFeedbackModelingGreat Opportunity Author:Nacho Figueras
“I think something that's so amazing, and why I really wanted to get into modeling, was to be able to travel, to be able to see the world and live in this glamorous world and meet all these different people.” PeopleThinkingWorldDifferentModelingGlamorous Author:Kate Upton
“I think that everybody has hard work side, no matter what your job is, you have bad days, you have people you don't get along with. The thing about modeling is every single day you're working with a completely new team so every single day is your first day of work or your first day of school. And you can't really have an off day because that will be the only experience they have with you.” PeopleThinkingSchoolTeamHard WorkModelingBad Day Author:Kate Upton
“I started modeling when I was 13 or 14, I think. We were on the Métro in Paris on a family holiday, and somebody came up to me and asked me to be a model, and that's how it started.” ThinkingHolidayModeling Author:Lara Stone