No one can
deny that plus-size models are finally starting to be accepted in the fashion
industry. For years, these women have been overlooked and told that they should
not represent what a woman should look like.
This is
changing though because more people are starting to realize that beauty comes
in all shapes and sizes. These models have helped to change how we view what is
considered beautiful in our society today.
1- Ashley
Graham
Ashley
Graham Ervin was born on October 30, 1987, is an American plus-sized model and
television presenter. After a lifetime of modeling, Graham had her debut on the
cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2016. A year later, she
published her first book, A New Model: What Confidence, Beauty, and Power
Really Look Like, which contributes to her advocacy in the body positivity and
inclusion movement.
She
currently lives in New York City but travels around the world to fulfill
modeling engagements like walking for Jean Paul Gaultier at Paris Fashion Week
as well as starring on the cover of “Vogue Italia” magazine.
Net Worth: $10
million
2- Hunter
McGrady
Hunter
Sienna McGrady was born on May 4, 1993, is an American plus-size model. In
2017, McGrady made history as the “curviest model” to have ever been featured
in Sports Illustrated when she appeared as one of the magazine’s Swimsuit
edition’s rookies, the model also notably launching an inclusive clothing line,
All Worthy, to suit women of all sizes.
Net Worth: $6.5 million
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Crystal Renn
was born on June 18, 1986, in Miami, Florida, is an American model and author. Beginning
her modelling career at age 14 as a ‘straight-size’ model, Crystal Renn’s
moderate success skyrocketed when she re-entered the industry as a plus-sized
model.
Net Worth: $6
million
4- Tess
Holliday
Ryann Maegen
Hoven, known professionally as Tess Holliday and formerly known as Tess Munster
was born on July 5, 1985, is an American plus-size model, blogger, and make-up
artist based in Los Angeles. She made headlines when she became “the first size
22 model” after being signed to British agency Milk Model Management.
Net Worth: $3
million
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5- Iskra
Lawrence
She was born
on 11 September 1990, is a British model. Lawrence’s break into the industry
came as she made the final round of an Elle Girl 'Search for a Supermodel’
competition.
Her career
has taken off since then with magazine covers from Vogue to Elle and
Cosmopolitan – as well as contracts with top brands such as Nike and H&M.
She is one of the Most Popular Plus Size Models in the World 2023.
Net Worth: $2
million
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6- Tara Lynn
Tara Lynn
was born July 26, 1982, is an American plus-size model from Tacoma, Washington.
She is best known as a lingerie model for plus-size clothing.
Tara Lynn
drew attention in the fashion world after being featured in V and in the French
Elle’s plus-size fashion shoot. She has also appeared on the cover of the June,
2011 Vogue Italia on the Spanish July 2010 XL-Semanal, in Elle-Québec and in
Time magazine in 2010.
Net Worth: $1.5
million
