Adwoa Aboah

Women and girls inspire me. They drive me.

— Adwoa Aboah

I don't feel guilty about any of my pleasures.

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I've always been obsessed with fashion.

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I wish I could be good at gymnastics.

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Until I was about 14, I was so shy.

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I had a hard time in high school.

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My dream actress to work with would be Amy Adams.

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I really, really need community.

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The best part of going out is always getting ready with your friends.

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Diversity can't be a fashionable thing: it should be here to stay.

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I've learned to appreciate looking unique and not having long, blond locks... at last.

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I don't mean to sound cocky, but I just wear what I like and don't try to focus too much on trends.

— Adwoa Aboah

I did not know how to share with someone the fact that I was really, really depressed.

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I've got a lot of jewellery that I love - whether it costs a pound or whatever, it's all precious to me.

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I'm a bit of an attention seeker, so I'm always looking for a table or some height to get up on and…

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I've been really lucky with the shows that I've done and the diverse line-ups I've been included in.

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I think if you don't like being in your skin, it doesn't matter how many times people say you're beautiful, how many…

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A sexy selfie can be incredibly empowering - but remember that, while a Snapchat message might expire, nothing on the Internet truly…

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In private school, I definitely judged myself against the lighter-skinned girls. I wanted to have different hair. I wanted to fit in.…

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It's not a secret - I'm literally one of the best dancers in the world! I mean, not everyone would necessarily agree…

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It has to be something people prioritize - it should be the number-one priority: representing all types of beauty, all types of…

— Adwoa Aboah

I came from a privileged background, which I am entirely grateful for, but it played a part in my feeling that I…

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The worst thing to do when I'm feeling insecure or a bit vulnerable is to scroll through Instagram. You only show when…

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I would like to give acting a go. I studied it for a long time; I just want to make sure when…

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2014 was a terrible year for me. I got a lot of help from psychiatrists, doctors, and my family, but also from…

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I always think, what I would have thought of something like Gurls Talk would have come into my school? Or how would…

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What I would say to anyone who wants to be a model is, have something else. This shouldn't be your be-all and…

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There are times when you're being judged on your appearance and you're not feeling your best self. It hurts, but as I…

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One of my aunties inspires me beause of how easily she shows her emotions, and she isn't ever afraid to cry. My…

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Marc Jacobs Beauty is really exciting for me; when I was at school, I would always struggle to find make-up that suited…

— Adwoa Aboah

I was privileged in terms of where I grew up, and I come from a very loving, supportive household. But when I…

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Boarding school was a really pivotal moment. Before I went there, I was so happy. I'm not sure I was ready for…

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One day at a time. I live by that.

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I'm a Taurus; I need a home.

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I can't deal with waking up and being sad.

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I just wanted to jump out of my body sometimes and be someone else.

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What drew me to modeling was this idea of being independent.

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Mental health isn't all of me, but it's a massive part of my journey and a massive part of my whole being.

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It's really difficult seeing your role model or your parent cry.

— Adwoa Aboah

In the digital age, there is a new rule book for romance.

— Adwoa Aboah