Luckily for me, most of my work is through a brand or…
“Luckily for me, most of my work is through a brand or client who approaches my agent. Before I began modeling, I never realized how many barriers there were for people with disabilities within the industry. I didn't realize how much prejudice and ignorance existed. That made me even more determined to break down the barriers and to wake up the industry to the fact that beauty shows up in all different shapes, sizes and abilities.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She observed that disability bias and ignorance are widespread in modeling, motivating her to challenge stereotypes and promote inclusive beauty standards.
In simple terms: Disability bias exists in modeling; she wants change.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for inclusive representation.
Themes
inclusion
disability
beauty standards
industry change
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
activist
inspirational
When to use this quote
- fashion shows
- casting calls
- brand campaigns
- media interviews
Key Concepts
bias
representation
advocacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can brands enforce inclusive casting?
- What steps can models with disabilities take to gain visibility?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep-seated industry attitudes is slow and may face resistance.