Iskra Lawrence facts for kids
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Iskra Lawrence
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Lawrence in 2017
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Iskra Arabella Lawrence
11 September 1990 Wolverhampton, England
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| Occupation | Model |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Partner(s) | Philip Payne |
| Children | 2 |
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| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Hair colour | Blonde |
| Eye colour | Blue |
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Iskra Arabella Lawrence (born on September 11, 1990) is a British model. She is well-known for promoting positive body image and for not retouching her photos. Her first name, Iskra, means 'spark' in many Slavic languages.
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Early Life and Education
Iskra Lawrence was born in Wolverhampton, England. She grew up in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, from when she was just six weeks old. She went to Holy Trinity School, Malvern St James, and Bromsgrove School.
Iskra was a strong swimmer and competed at a national level. When she was 15, she was accepted into the UK National Youth Theatre. This is a special group for young people who want to learn about acting and theatre.
Career Highlights
Becoming a Model
Iskra Lawrence started her modeling career in 2008. From 2014 to 2021, she was a global role model and model for Aerie. This is a popular brand that sells underwear and clothes. She also modeled for another brand called Adore Me.
After 13 years in the industry, Iskra walked her first fashion show. This was at New York Fashion Week for a brand called Chromat in 2016. In 2017, she also walked in L'Oréal's first fashion show in Paris.
American Eagle Outfitters chose Iskra for their Fall 2017 jean campaign. This campaign was special because it used photos that were not changed or "retouched." This means the pictures showed models exactly as they are.
In 2018, Iskra became a brand ambassador for Marina Rinaldi's Persona collection. An ambassador is someone who represents a brand. More recently, in 2024, she walked in a runway show for Cupshe during Miami Swim Week.
Standing Up for Others
Iskra Lawrence is a strong supporter of positive body image. She is an ambassador for the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). This group helps people who have problems with eating. Iskra also created the NEDA Inspires Award.
She makes sure that the pictures she shares on social media are never retouched. This means she doesn't change her body in photos. She often speaks out against "body shaming." This is when people make fun of someone's body shape or size. Iskra believes that everyone should feel good about their body. She prefers to be called simply a "model," not a "plus-sized model." This is because she doesn't want labels to define her.
In 2017, Iskra was in a documentary called "Straight Curve." This film was about how people see beauty and how leaders are trying to change unrealistic beauty standards. In 2017, she also gave a TEDx talk called "Ending the pursuit of perfection." A TEDx talk is a short speech about an important idea.
In 2018, Iskra became an ambassador for the L'Oréal Princes Trust. This program helps young people in the UK.
Achievements and Awards
Iskra Lawrence has received many honors for her work.
- In 2016, the BBC named her one of the "World's 100 Women."
- In 2017, she was one of seven women chosen for the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Great Girl Leaders.
- In 2019, Iskra was listed in the Forbes 30 Under 30 for Europe. This list highlights 30 successful people under the age of 30 in Europe.
- Her old school, Malvern St James, also recognized her. They included her in their "Malvern Alumnae 100" list. This list celebrates successful former students and aims to inspire young women.
Other Work
Iskra Lawrence has also worked as a writer and editor. She wrote for Self magazine. She was also a founding editor at Runway Riot. This website was created to be a place for women of all shapes and sizes to learn about fashion and beauty.
In 2018, Iskra hosted a show on Facebook Watch called "The Mirror Challenge with Iskra." She also helped create the show's main idea. In 2011, she appeared as an extra in a British TV show called Misfits.
Personal Life
In January 2019, Iskra Lawrence shared that she was in a relationship with songwriter Philip Payne. In November 2019, she announced that they were expecting their first child. Their son was born on April 16, 2020.
In April 2024, Iskra announced that she was expecting her second child with Philip Payne. Their daughter was born on October 6, 2024.
See also
In Spanish: Iskra Lawrence para niños
