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(109,252 posts) Thu Jan 29, 2015, 08:19 PM Jan 2015

10 Photos That Show Why This Size 22 Woman Just Landed a Major Modeling Contract [View all]

http://www.takepart.com/photos/10-photos-show-why-size-22-woman-just-landed-major-modeling-contract/?cmpid=tpdaily-eml-2015-01-27

At just 5'5", Tess Holliday is significantly shorter than most of today’s fashion models. But it’s not the Los Angeles resident’s height that’s causing such a buzz. Holliday wears a size 22, whereas plus-size models in the industry traditionally wear sizes 8 to 16. Now London-based Milk Model Management has signed 29-year-old Holliday, making her the largest plus-size fashionista to ever land a major modeling contract. It’s a sweet reward for the tattooed stunner who was bullied in school and gets plenty of modern-day hate on social media for her appearance. Click through to see how Holliday's confidence and gorgeous good looks (those eyebrows!) are upending society's body-shaming messages.

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10 Photos That Show Why This Size 22 Woman Just Landed a Major Modeling Contract [View all] Omaha Steve Jan 2015 OP

She is beautiful. And I hope for her sake Ilsa Jan 2015 #1

Or this much, either cyberswede Jan 2015 #8

Most nfl linemen get two new new knees in their 50s AngryAmish Jan 2015 #12

Right. Which is why I posted them. cyberswede Jan 2015 #16

My dad had to get a new hip in his 50's laundry_queen Jan 2015 #23

Most NFL linemen are running into other guys the same size hundreds of times a year, too. Spider Jerusalem Jan 2015 #71

do you know how much nfl lineman suffer because of all that extra weight woolldog Jan 2015 #13

Yet they choose to do so anyway...just like the size 22 model. cyberswede Jan 2015 #18

They are born with high muscle mass, which is why they are able to play football eridani Jan 2015 #60

Wrong. woolldog Jan 2015 #65

I know men with high muscle mass who have never played football eridani Jan 2015 #68

Agreed. It's about knowing risks and Ilsa Jan 2015 #20

If she stays a size 22, she is at far less risk for osteoporosis. eridani Jan 2015 #63

Interesting observation, Ilsa. chervilant Jan 2015 #80

I've been an 18. Ilsa Jan 2015 #99

ugh woolldog Jan 2015 #2

Why? cyberswede Jan 2015 #4

Yes, but she probably won't... tinrobot Jan 2015 #6

Her face is classically beautiful...hardly average cyberswede Jan 2015 #9

I don't think she'd be average even if she were slim. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2015 #10

I call those metal boogers. nt tblue37 Jan 2015 #38

her face is not average , she has the look where people say "if she would only lose weight JI7 Jan 2015 #36

Really? Why? MineralMan Jan 2015 #11

Maybe he is concerned for her phil89 Jan 2015 #28

LOL nt laundry_queen Jan 2015 #30

"ugh" is more typically a comment of disgust Ms. Toad Jan 2015 #32

Concern is rarely predicated with "ugh" LanternWaste Jan 2015 #50

'Ugh.' I suspect not. MineralMan Jan 2015 #52

Yes, because that's what people do when they're concerned. Say ugh. kcr Jan 2015 #73

Some people think laundry_queen Jan 2015 #29

Thank you for sharing that; it's important. babylonsister Jan 2015 #79

LOL, you are a real piece of work! nt Logical Jan 2015 #14

yup. nt seabeyond Jan 2015 #19

Why does "she really needs to lose weight"? Serious question. uppityperson Jan 2015 #17

Are you unaware of the health problems associated with obesity? mythology Jan 2015 #24

"it's her life and if she's happy with it, that's her business". eom uppityperson Jan 2015 #26

As I noted in another conversation, focusing on obesity is a problem. Ms. Toad Jan 2015 #34

"Treat the health conditions" TexasMommaWithAHat Jan 2015 #81

There are correlations between weight and some diseases, Ms. Toad Jan 2015 #92

Statistics say that you are an outlier TexasMommaWithAHat Jan 2015 #100

My point is that far too many people who are obese Ms. Toad Jan 2015 #104

This site is like Bizarro World when it comes to this issue melman Feb 2015 #107

Ah yes, the old song Bettie Jan 2015 #48

What about health benefits? eridani Jan 2015 #61

Whether or not she wishes to lose weight is obviously her concern philosslayer Jan 2015 #44

For the same reason that a smoker should stop smoking TexasMommaWithAHat Jan 2015 #101

that's not the point Liberal_in_LA Jan 2015 #27

In many of the close-ups she looks a lot like Megan Fox. Very glam. nt tblue37 Jan 2015 #40

Please post your modeling portfolio. Thanks. Starry Messenger Jan 2015 #37

I've posted a pic of myself on here before... woolldog Jan 2015 #85

That woman is beautiful and sexy. dilby Jan 2015 #42

Best wishes to her, she is gorgeous and very brave to do this. uppityperson Jan 2015 #3

Nice to see a heavier woman get a modeling job. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2015 #5

I don't like the tats and the nose ring either Aerows Jan 2015 #7

Weight, no problem, tats and nose ring, gross. nt Logical Jan 2015 #15

My first thoughts exactly Egnever Jan 2015 #33

I agree! Nt Logical Jan 2015 #39

I could even live with the tats... but my goodness, LOSE the nose ring. cherokeeprogressive Jan 2015 #102

Great hair Snow Leopard Jan 2015 #21

lol. nt ecstatic Jan 2015 #41

You know what? Good for her! nc4bo Jan 2015 #22

Good. blogslut Jan 2015 #25

What is bizarre is her face and head almost looks like it has been photoshopped madinmaryland Jan 2015 #31

Confidence is attractive. betsuni Jan 2015 #35

I love the tattoos and nose ring. dilby Jan 2015 #43

She is morbidly obese taught_me_patience Jan 2015 #45

Then it's a good thing her purpose isn't to please you cyberswede Jan 2015 #49

That is the purpose of a model. nt woolldog Jan 2015 #66

The purpose of a model is to show how clothes look on a person. cyberswede Jan 2015 #69

Exactly. Violet_Crumble Jan 2015 #70

Bullshit woolldog Jan 2015 #74

A mannequin can do the same job. randome Jan 2015 #75

Well then, don't ask her out on a date Bettie Jan 2015 #55

Actually as a model a big part of her job woolldog Jan 2015 #64

Aesthetically Pleasing Bettie Jan 2015 #72

A model's job is to sell clothing, and unless you are a consumer of the clothing being sold your Bluenorthwest Jan 2015 #97

The fact her contract has a press release tells me the fashion world has a loooong way to go. Inkfreak Jan 2015 #46

clothes don't look the same on thin or "middle ground" people cyberswede Jan 2015 #47

I totally understand. Inkfreak Jan 2015 #76

Beautiful woman, but the disgusting nose jewelry has got to go. Dont call me Shirley Jan 2015 #51

The one picture looks like some lingerie filled with chewed bubblegum. n/t leeroysphitz Jan 2015 #53

Well, this has been an interesting thread to read. LWolf Jan 2015 #54

Woman Within is a really great catalog eridani Jan 2015 #62

Post removed Post removed Jan 2015 #67

We get it. You don't like fat chicks. Sheldon Cooper Jan 2015 #78

I don't have a problem with "fat chicks" woolldog Jan 2015 #83

Post your photo and we'll give you some honest hard truths. JTFrog Jan 2015 #87

What would be the point of doing so? woolldog Jan 2015 #93

Blech... chervilant Jan 2015 #82

she is better looking than anyone i would ever hope to attract but dembotoz Jan 2015 #56

This thread could be taken another way, you know. randome Jan 2015 #57

I agree. If someone posted a photo in GD prayin4rain Jan 2015 #98

She's very pretty, but a nose ring doesn't do it for me. NM_Birder Jan 2015 #58

She's wicked beautiful! herding cats Jan 2015 #59

Just like a model that is too thin this model does not promote a healthy ALBliberal Jan 2015 #77

I concur n/t ProdigalJunkMail Jan 2015 #91

Reason 1: She's really pretty. Iggo Jan 2015 #84

These pictures strongly remind me how much I hate 99%... Silent3 Jan 2015 #86

The tattoos are not happening. Rhinodawg Jan 2015 #89

+1 SunSeeker Jan 2015 #90

I think tattoos on the tops of feet are absolutely hideous. cherokeeprogressive Jan 2015 #103

I think she's gorgeous, and I like her tattoos. nt. polly7 Jan 2015 #88

another unnatural set of altered pics women should live up to, wow, thanks elehhhhna Jan 2015 #94

She's pretty. Congrats to her on getting a contract LittleBlue Jan 2015 #95

From the neck up she is lovely, but wow, what a huge load of flesh to carry around underahedgerow Jan 2015 #96

Wow easttexaslefty Jan 2015 #106

She put it out there DashOneBravo Jan 2015 #105