Jessica White facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jessica White
White at Jacob's Cure 'Dream Big!' Annual Gala 2012
Born	(1984-06-21) June 21, 1984 (age 41) Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Nationality	African American
Alma mater	Kensington High School
Modeling information
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Hair color	Black
Eye color	Dark Brown
Agency	Modelwerk (Hamburg) VISION Los Angeles (Los Angeles)

Jessica Angel White (born June 21, 1984) is an American fashion model, actress, and television star. She is famous for being a runway model for Victoria's Secret and a spokesperson for makeup brands like Maybelline and CoverGirl. Many people also know her from the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues.

Besides modeling, Jessica has acted in several TV shows. These include The Young and the Restless, America's Next Top Model, and Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.

Early Life and Discovery

Jessica White was born in Buffalo, New York, on June 21, 1984. Her father was a pastor, and as a child, she enjoyed singing in a church group. She later went to Kensington High School.

When she was 12 years old, a modeling scout discovered her in her hometown. By age 16, she was attending a modeling school to learn the skills she needed for her career.

Career in Modeling and Entertainment

Becoming a Famous Model

Jessica's modeling career took off quickly. After just one week of modeling, she met Anna Wintour, the editor of Vogue magazine, and landed her first job in the famous magazine. This led her to Paris, where she signed with the major agency IMG Models.

She has appeared in many popular magazines, such as Sports Illustrated, Harper's Bazaar, and Teen Vogue. She also walked the runway for world-famous designers like Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs, and Oscar de la Renta.

Jessica became the face of major brands in their advertising campaigns. She worked with CoverGirl, Gap, Maybelline, and Tommy Jeans. She was also one of the models for Victoria's Secret.

Acting and Television Appearances

Jessica White also built a career in acting. She had a small part in the movie Big Momma's House 2 in 2006. In 2008, she played herself in two episodes of the TV show The Young and the Restless.

She has been a guest on many reality TV shows. In 2009, she was a guest judge on America's Next Top Model. In 2016, she was on a show called Famously Single, where celebrities lived together to work on their relationships. In 2023, she joined the main cast of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.

Music and Other Projects

In 2016, Jessica showed another one of her talents by releasing her first single. She used the stage name "Jypsy" for her music. She also had a role in the 2016 romantic comedy movie The Perfect Match.

Charity Work

Jessica White cares about helping others. She started her own charity organization for women called the Angel Wings Foundation.

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Jessica White para niños