Paloma Elsesser facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paloma Elsesser
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Paloma Elsesser in November 2019
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Paloma Kai Shockley Elsesser
April 12, 1992 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Model |
| Relatives | Sage Elsesser, Ama Elsesser |
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| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Agency | IMG Models (New York, Paris, Milan, London, Sydney) |
Paloma Kai Shockley Elsesser (born April 12, 1992) is a famous American model. She is known for being a plus-size model and has worked with many big fashion brands.
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Growing Up
Paloma Elsesser was born in London, England. Her mother is African-American, and her father has roots from Chile and Switzerland. She grew up in Los Angeles, California. In 2010, she moved to New York City to go to The New School. There, she studied things like how people think (psychology) and books (literature). Paloma has two sisters and a brother. Her older sister, Kanyessa McMahon, makes movies and TV shows. Her younger sister, Ama, is also a model and actor. Her brother, Sage Elsesser, is a rapper and a professional skateboarder.
Her Modeling Career
Paloma Elsesser was discovered on Instagram by a famous makeup artist named Pat McGrath. This helped her start her career.
Working with Big Brands
Paloma has modeled for many well-known companies. These include Nike, Inc., Fenty Beauty (Rihanna's beauty brand), Victoria’s Secret, Proenza Schouler, and Mercedes-Benz. She has also appeared in many top fashion magazines. Some of these are American Vogue, Teen Vogue, Elle, and Glamour.
Magazine Covers and Acting
In 2018, Paloma was on the cover of British Vogue's April issue. She shared the cover with several other models. In 2019, Paloma tried acting for the first time. She appeared in the movie Uncut Gems, made by the Safdie brothers. She was also featured on the cover of Vogue magazine in January 2021.
Awards
At the Fashion Awards in 2023, Paloma Elsesser won a big prize. She was named 'Model of the Year'.
See also
In Spanish: Paloma Elsesser para niños
