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Before 'Star Wars,' John Boyega used to be a stock photo model
Before he suited up as a Stormtrooper in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," actor John Boyega flashed his pearly whites as a stock photo model.A set of Getty stock photos went viral over the weekend after...
View ArticleAn Iranian actress posted Instagram photos of herself without a hijab and was...
Recently, Iranian actress Sadaf Taherian posted a series of photos of herself without a hijab. Since this goes against Iranian laws, which state that women aren't allowed to remove their hijabs in...
View ArticleThis size-14 supermodel hates the term 'plus-size' — and she's got a great...
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View ArticleA 14-year-old model is raising big questions about the fashion industry
How young is too young to be in the fashion world? Fourteen-year-old Sofia Mechetner has been fueling this debate since she opened the Dior show at Paris Fashion Week in a sheer white dress — in many...
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Meet the supermodel who is about to make history for Sports Illustrated
In February 2015, a model from Nebraska made history when she appeared as the first-ever truly plus size model in an ad in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit edition.Now, she's about to chart new...
View ArticleThis model was dropped from her agency for her size—now she's the face of...
Iskra Lawrence was let go as a teen because her 36-inch hips were "too big." She tried to find plus-sized agencies, but she was considered too small.Aerie was the perfect fit.Story and editing by Alana...
View ArticleA model with a bionic arm is redefining the fashion industry
Rebekah Marine was born without the lower part of her right arm, and felt self-conscious about her appearance growing up. Now, she's dominating the fashion world, and becoming an inspiration on and off...
View ArticleAn 18-year-old who's famous on Instagram is about to take on the modeling world
Eighteen-year-old Jordyn Woods is blowing up. Many know her as Kylie Jenner's BFF, but the shapely model is making a name of her own. Woods just signed on to Wilhelmina Curve, and wants to help grow...
View ArticleThe model who quit Instagram says she felt pressure to flaunt her sexuality...
Australian Instagram model Essena O'Neill, 19, went viral after quitting social media, calling it "fake," and saying it made her "miserable." In a video on her website, O'Neill says she's much happier...
View ArticleThis model was dropped from her agency for her size—now she's the face of...
Model Iskra Lawrence was let go from her agency as a teen because her 36-inch hips were "too big." But when she tried to find plus-sized agencies, she was considered too small.Aerie was the perfect...
View ArticleAngelina Jolie has a 21-year-old lookalike
Mara Teigen bears a striking resemblance to Angelina Jolie. The 21-year-old recently starred alongside her friend Kylie Jenner in an ad for Kylie Gloss, Jenner's lip gloss collection. Story by Anjelica...
View ArticleA model with muscular dystrophy is taking over the fashion industry
Jillian Mercado has muscular dystrophy, but her disability hasn't stopped her from becoming a force to be reckoned with in the fashion industry. Mercado is the face of Beyoncé's merchandise line, and...
View ArticleA Norwegian naval officer is getting hundreds of thousands of Instagram...
Lasse Matberg is a Norwegian naval officer taking over Instagram thanks to his resemblance to Thor.Written by Anjelica Oswald and produced by Ben NighFollow INSIDER Pop Cultureon FacebookFollow...
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This plus-size model is using Instagram to redefine what it means to be a dancer
Iliana Vera quit ballet at the age of 16, rejecting the pressures of the industry to be thin. Now, the multi-talented 30-year-old is inspiring others to love their bodies through her Instagram posts...
View ArticleA 21-year-old who was bullied for her skin condition is taking over the...
Winnie Harlow, 21, was diagnosed with vitiligo at age 4, and was bullied by her peers when she was younger. Now, the former America's Next Top Model contestant is making major waves in the fashion...
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Gigi Hadid's younger sister is the new face of Dior, and about to take over...
Bella Hadid is taking 2016 by storm.The 19-year-old model was just named the brand ambassador and new face of Dior beauty.Though she is the younger sister of model Gigi Hadid, Bella's career has been...
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Meet Deshauna Barber, the Army officer who was just crowned Miss USA
Meet the new Miss USA.Deshauna Barber, Miss District of Columbia, was crowned the winner during the Miss USA Pageant Sunday night.The 26-year-old joined the Army when she was 17, and currently serves...
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A 60-year-old man finally achieved his modeling dream
A 60-year-old man has proven that it's never too late to follow your dreams.Seven months ago, a Parisian man named Philippe Dumas posted photos of himself on Reddit asking if he could become a...
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The 'hot felon' is out of jail and about to embark on his modeling career
The "hot felon" is still smoldering.Jeremy Meeks, who rose to Internet fame in 2014 thanks to his sexy mugshot, is now embarking on a modeling career.Meeks was arrested two years ago for felony weapon...
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This plus size model has an important message for body shamers on Instagram
Plus-size model Iskra Lawrence found fame by promoting body positivity through social media.The 25-year-old face of Aerie, a brand widely known for its unretouched ads, refuses to retouch any of her...
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