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Sunday 25 January 2015

She was too fat and too short to model, now she appears in Vogue magazine

29 year old Tess Holiday was bullied for years about her size. She was told that she was too short and too fat to be a model but she's now managed to do something that took Kim years to achieve (with the help of Kanye of course) and that's land in Vogue magazine. She also landed a modeling contract.

The mother of one, who stands at 5 feet 5 inches, a size 22 and weighs 260, is the largest professional plus-size model in the business. In her words:
"'I feel like it's breaking ground, this  is a milestone. I never could have imagined that I could be here. It took a really long time to get over things that had happened to me during the vital years of my life,' she said. See more photos after the cut...

Tess is now signed to MiLK Model Management after she was discovered on instagram. She's the first plus-size model of her size and height to be signed to a modeling agency.

As a teenager, Holiday endured years of bulling during her small town upbringing in Laurel, and the abuse she suffered would continue through to her adult life and career. Holiday has a nine-year-old son, a husband, she works out with a trainer, and is now getting a steady stream of work. She posted some of these pictures from Disney Land. No matter how you look, there always a place where you are valued. Just keep trying.


132 comments:

Unknown said...

Good for her.
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Unknown said...

WARISDIS???
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Unknown said...

She's fine

Unknown said...

The stone the builders rejected has become the chief corner stone..food for thought..never give up as long as u exist.."you are never too old to set another dream as long as u exist" word by C.S lewis

Unknown said...

lol.. luck

Lilian Fc Barcelona said...

Hmmmmm.

AbokiDaWarriBoy said...

Kikiki good 4 her

AbokiDaWarriBoy said...

Kikiki good 4 her

Unknown said...
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Unknown said...

I salute her courage

Unknown said...

So Linda what's d moral lesson here?!...do u want us to be obese...Plz can somebody tell her to loose some weight because of d health risk. Thanks

chukadgreat said...

One man's meat is another's poison

Fola said...

Encouraging!

Unknown said...

wow! Amazing

Unknown said...

Orobo...gud 4 ha

Unknown said...

Congrats to her!









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Unknown said...

But she is really very fat. Anyway neva say is over when is neva over.

Unknown said...

And she is married. Wow me like her spirit

Tee said...

BUT SHE FAT SHA OOOOOH! TRUTH BE TOLD

Bonita Bislam said...

Hehe that means my neighbour has hope.I will tell her the goodnews.No more pouncing on men Yayyyy*zooms off to share the news*

Anonymous said...

She's pretty but I don't support obesity.

ary said...

She is pretty and I agree with you linda, no matter what, you fit in somewhere.

Unknown said...

Na tozo meat....

chukadgreat said...

One man's meat another's poison

Juleslouis said...

Nawah o. Wonder what convinced vogue magazine. Her luck sha.

Unknown said...

She's a beautiful woman

elovi said...

GOOD ffor her it can onli happen in yankee

Unknown said...

Confidence still remains d best accessory any woman can wear! Kudos to ha

Anonymous said...

Wan---da----ful!!!

Unknown said...

Hahahahaha, Damn @Moses you just reminded of this TOZO meat, been a while i heard it. Hahahahaha crazy dude

Unknown said...

God av marcy






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jonathan buhari + random blogs said...

Kai, she's so faat but she's fine.


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Eze said...

Just how i love them....fat, thick, fleshy and scary....she's what i need in my life right now.....sex is the word

Unknown said...

Probably d luckest one

Anonymous said...

Jeez...lose dose fat geh,u ve got a pretty face!

Anonymous said...

And Kim isn't the only person that has and is still wanting to do one thing or the other.

Let this babe be linda.you are definitely obsessed about her in a negative way.saying its cos of kanye is so cheesy.laura is known cos of you.does that make her less of a human being?shame on you Madame.

Onyx's Girlfriend (he isn't gay pls) said...

Milk model- dat 1 sef dey ok. Me be looking for fat o, I need flesh like seriously #lindagiveawayonmymind

Unknown said...

Ehhmmnn....maami Linda, please check your email accounts. I sent you a mail which I would be happy if you attended to them fast. Thanks.

Unknown said...

Lol..what took kim ages if not for mr west...thats very funny ...congrats to the woman..but seriously she's a model???? Very shocked cux the size is outta dis planet


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win said...

Ogini?????. And she still taking ice cream. Na waa

Unknown said...

Ayama! Warisdis??

fabulous said...

Who says anytin iss nt possible,buh on a second thought how can someone stroke this one





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Sparkle said...

Lucky her! She's got a pretty face tho.

Unknown said...

I like her spirit *Chubby*

maureenmau87 said...

This one na orobo!

Adetola said...

She is Sooo beautiful!

Unknown said...

gud for ha

Unknown said...

Yuck

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Anonymous said...

Actually what you should need iin your life right now is a plan, focus, Education and less of internet! You got poverty writing all over yourself with those yellow eyes it's time to focus and change that you young fool.

Unknown said...

Good Luck




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Unknown said...

She is too fat abeg

Unknown said...

Fat has health implication, she should watch it. looks beautiful anyway

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Davido's driver said...

This one go sweet for bed

Unknown said...

She is so pretty jst too much fat.....linda we are still waiting for the story abt yourself u promised us...the one u ve never said before.

Unknown said...

She is beautiful But she is fat for real no hating and I don't like that tattoo on her lap yuck!!!

Unknown said...

She is beautiful But she is fat for real no hating and I don't like that tattoo on her lap yuck!!!

Unknown said...

Really good for her...
Believe in ursef for it pays not to lose hope.

Anonymous said...

easy wt d negative hateful comments on kim k madam linda plz...easy wt all d hate

Beautiful wifey said...

It's her life

Unknown said...

Should I send her contact 2u so dat u tell her ursef...?

Unknown said...

Ewwwwwww
The belly n lap n wab

Unknown said...

All things are possible. Omo na bag of manythings.

Unknown said...

She is making "hell of money" and u r here talking abt weight.

Unknown said...

True talk

Unknown said...

Wow!

It pays to believe in ursef irrespective d circumstance.

Pls don't ever lose hope!

Anonymous said...

Whatever happened to dieting and exercising? Is this supposed to be a good thing now?

Unknown said...

Linda can u stop with Kim k ish like seriously

Unknown said...

Which courage biko? Shhe pretty yes! Buh her body is yuck it wuldda bn better widaot d tatss ddey r horrible.

Unknown said...

MILK agency, coincidence? I think not! She's pretty and very unhealthy.

Anonymous said...

Don't mind linda, people have dreams..and when it happens in whatever way you thank God.. You're not God

Unknown said...

When d lord remembers u, even d devil himsef cannot stp ur upliftment........




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@MEETD®EALEVANS™ said...

Hen E, Future Serial Rapist, the Nigerian government won't see u and fix u now o...

@MEETD®EALEVANS™ said...

Everybody get ready we'll mk vogue too...the Lord works in strange way

Soul said...

Linda, those last two statements is just what I needed to hear at this point. You have no idea. Thank you so much.

yourstrulyblogposts.blogspot.com said...

Lol some comments are funny

Anonymous said...

Fyn face bt fat ain't sexy.(post my comment)

Unknown said...

She is beautiful o

SWILL MARTIN said...

If she looses weight,she'll become a godess.she isz beautiful tho.

egowein said...

Omg.......she's super beautiful. .....

Unknown said...

R u not too young for these tins u always say? Na conji dey worry u?

sandra ifunanya said...

Rili inspiring

HAWT TALH WITH TOSAN said...

Good for her but her health is more important. Hopefully she is healthy at that weight

Unknown said...

She's very beautiful though

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She has got a pretty face.
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Anonymous said...

She sure has a beautiful face.jst nids to wrk on her weight.

Unknown said...

All I know is that Kim rocks!

Ruthcindy said...

She's a beauty facially.

Manuel Kunmi said...

Ewwwwww abegiiii jare

ChincoBee said...

Lol....she has a fine face though

African Icon said...

The face and other parts of her body look like they do not belong together.
She is beautiful quiet alright but her obesity is something else. Thank God it did not affect her face cos most often it does.
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Nad says said...

Beauty is the eyes of the beholder, she must have some unique qualities to make her get a gig in vogue and as well have a handsome husband on her plate. People judge not.

African Icon said...

The face and other parts of her body look like they do not belong together.
She is beautiful quiet alright but her obesity is something else. Thank God it did not affect her face cos most often it does.
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African Icon said...

The face and other parts of her body look like they do not belong together.
She is beautiful quiet alright but her obesity is something else. Thank God it did not affect her face cos most often it does.
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..Her Majesty

African Icon said...

The face and other parts of her body look like they do not belong together.
She is beautiful quiet alright but her obesity is something else. Thank God it did not affect her face cos most often it does.
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..Her Majesty

Unknown said...

She's beautiful!

Unknown said...

Wow, really a plus size with boldness, carry go

mccoy said...

whatever!!
Fat girls might look good with there cloths on (corsets n waist cinchers)

But wait till u see them without cloths *pukes*

Unknown said...

Beautiful face but the body is a no no no 4me

janelycious said...

Wow. Congrats plus sized model. Phat girls rock!

Chyluv! said...

Pls loose weight it's unHealthy 2 be this fat.

ivy brown said...

she beautiful. dey der dey ayama. mtcheeeew.




















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Jane Onyekwere said...

Chai,good for her,Anorexia is a disease not a fashion statement,she is really brave,congrats...pls visit my blog www.jane4gist.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

I like her confidence! But she need to loose weight *asap!!!

Unknown said...

Hmmmmm but u sha day o!what is did??

MADE IN NIGERIA said...

She really do have a pretty face and looks good with her clothes on....but watz with the tattoos?

Anonymous said...

Hahahahaha. Mehnnnnn. She is damn fat. #oneandonlynwa@gmail.com#

Anonymous said...

See the mounds of overlapping fat and multiple stretch marks on her unedited selfie pics. Then compare to the smooth and firm skin on the vogue pics...Goes to show that the seemingly flawless models in these magazines are actually like the everyday woman on the street.

Anonymous said...

I need her ig name. Odiukonamba says so

Anonymous said...

Good for her

Eastner said...

There's hope...never give up!

yawanow said...

Pretty girl.
She will be super hawt on the trimmer side.

Unknown said...

Her face me like

Unknown said...

Determination, focus and never give-up is the answer.

Unknown said...

lucky ha! i must say shes gat a pretty face.

Anonymous said...

Pretty yh buh too big

Unknown said...

As you big reach, you still dey lick ice cream.. na wao..

Unknown said...

Shez a pretty woman

Unknown said...

wow!! she is big sha,, but this one na motivation for big babes

Unknown said...

Get in here, Kim K.... she's got a lovely face tho but she's obese nd it not healthy

Unknown said...

Get in here Kim K.... she's got a lovely face tho, but she's obese nd it not healthy

Anonymous said...

@ Nnenne George; the moral of the story is that we should all learn to love ourselves and work on those things that can be worked on and accept those that cannot. She has accepted and embraced herself as she is (even though it is possible for her to lose the weight if she is determined enough) The truth is that weight loss and being fit though required for every over-weight person is not every fat person's cup of tea. She has thus chosen to celebrate herself since she is unable or unwilling to lose the weight. I love her style and pray for such confidence.

Subomi said...

I hate bullies and I dont think anyone should have to suffer bullying anywhere be it school or in the streets so I feel bad for her for what she went throught BUT!!!! there is a reason they call some people 'models' lets stick to it and keep it that way.

African foodstuff and Raw Materials said...

Exactly

Anonymous said...

Aunty gwegwe gwe

Unknown said...

i love tess munster,been following her for the longest time but no she isnt married.She recently got engaged to that bearded guy!!proud of her ..
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Unknown said...

With determination you can get whatever u want.

ebonyz... said...

Happy for her

Icess said...

Happy for her oh, not realy easy 2 be were she is 2day, all one need is 2 be focus big congrate

JustPorsh said...

She's a very beautiful woman!

Unknown said...

What is ds? nwa

Unknown said...

Lol....u re funny but I think big ladies should not be criticize, and that lady up there is so pretty....*smiles

Anonymous said...

Her style is to die for. She's so beautiful

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