Plus Size Model Focus – Whitney Thompson
We all know who Whitney Thompson is! She was the first, and is still the only, plus size model to win America’s Next Top model – rocketing her to fame and kick starting her plus size modelling career – so who better to talk about in the run-up to the Simply Be Model Competition?
The beginning of a beautiful plus size career!
There were some tough competitors in Cycle 10 of America’s Next Top Model. Russian Born Anya Kop lost out at the last minute and leggy Fatima Siad fell flat in the semi finals, leaving plus size princess Whitney to walk away with the big prize! Along the way, she faced geek chic in Lauren Utter, European flare in Katarzyna Dolinska and a ‘beautiful tranny’ in Dominique Reighard who went on to win Tyra’s Modelsville!
It has to be said, she was entertaining to watch, she said it how it was and her comments didn’t feel quite as catty as the other girls. Even in her very first photo, the one with Tyra and the rest of the girls, she really stood out – we should have known from the start!
After America’s Next Top Model…
A modelling contract with Elite Model Management, a CoverGirl cosmetics campaign and a six page editorial in Seventeen Magazine came with her title, so her plus size modelling career started with a real bang. Since then she’s modelled for Plus Model Magazine, People Magazine, Forever 21, Converse and Torrid.
Oh, and did we mention the CoverGirl commercial she did with Rhianna, you know, that insanely-famous, Umbrella pop princess?
An award winning walk
It wasn’t long ago that we were all a-flutter about Full Figured Fashion Week and no doubt Whitney was too, because she was up for an award – and no surprises, she won! So when you next see a picture of Whitney in your glossy fashion mags, remember you’re looking at the Plus Size Runway Model of the Year!
A model with a message
But Whitney isn’t just a pretty face, she’s got a voice too! She’s the ambassador for the National Eating Disorder Association, which basically means she takes time out of hectic model lifestyle to raise awareness about eating disorders and show women that curves are beautiful!
And her good deeds don’t end there! It’s just been announced that Whitney will be hosting Love Your Body Day! The big event will take place on Saturday 23 October at West Hollywood Park Auditorium – so if any of our American fans are in the area, put it in your diary!
Could you be the next Whitney Thompson?
Remember, we’re looking for the new Face of Plus Size Fashion and it could be you! To find our more about our plus size model competition, visit the Simply Be website or browse through our plus size fashion blog!
Love this article about this great and beautiful looking girl! You all did a great job, thanks for sharing. X LieveMiekjuh
Can’t wait to see who wins!