Robyn Lawley facts for kids
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Robyn Lawley
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Robyn Lawley at the Guess Accessory Launch in Sydney, Australia
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| Born | 13 June 1989 Girraween, New South Wales, Australia
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| Occupation | Fashion model |
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| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Blue-green |
| Agency | Ford Models (New York) New Madison (Paris) Why Not Model Management (Milan) Bella models Australia Milk Management (London) Francina Models (Barcelona) MIKAs (Stockholm) |
Robyn Lawley was born on June 13, 1989. She is an Australian model, writer, photographer, and director. She has appeared in famous magazines like Sports Illustrated and Elle. Robyn is known for supporting all body types in the fashion world. She even helped make big changes to the Victoria's Secret fashion show.
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Early Life and First Steps in Modeling
Robyn was born in Girraween, New South Wales, Australia. Her parents are Chris and Janne Lawley. She has two older sisters, Shona and Jennifer. Robyn went to Macarthur Girls High School.
When she was 15, Robyn was offered a modeling contract. But she didn't feel ready at that time. After a year, she tried modeling again. She worked as a "straight size" model for a year. This meant she had to stay a size 8, which was a lot of effort.
When she was 18, Robyn decided to try something different. She signed with Bella model management. This agency specialized in "plus-size" modeling in Australia.
Robyn's Amazing Career
Modeling Success
Robyn's first magazine photo shoot was for Dolly in 2006. Early in her career, she modeled for a plus-size clothing line called EziBuy in New Zealand.
She has been on the cover of many international magazines. These include French Elle, Marie Claire, and Cosmopolitan. In 2011, Robyn was on the cover of Vogue Italia. She appeared with other plus-size models, Tara Lynn and Candice Huffine.
In 2012, Robyn made history. She was the first Australian plus-size model on the cover of an Australian fashion magazine, Madison. She also appeared in an article for Australian Vogue.
Robyn has walked the runway for famous designers. She modeled for Peter Morrissey at Australian Fashion Week. She also walked for Elena Miro at Milan Fashion Week. She even had a special show for OneStopPlus that was shown on a huge screen in New York's Times Square.
She has been in ads for many brands. These include Evans, Lane Bryant, and Ralph Lauren. She was the first plus-size model to be in Ralph Lauren's in-store ads. Robyn also modeled for H&M and Mango's plus-size lines.
In 2015, Robyn became a "Rookie" for Sports Illustrated. This made her the first "plus-size" model to be in their yearly Swimsuit Issue. The magazine wanted to feature her as a model, not just a "plus-size" model. She appeared in the issue in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. In 2018, she also filmed a series called "In her own words."
In 2016, Robyn became a beauty ambassador for Westfield. She starred in their "Join the front line" campaigns across Australia.
During the 2020-2021 pandemic, Robyn started a podcast series. It was called “Everybody” with Robyn Lawley. She interviewed guests like Turia Pitt and Jameela Jamil. She also talked to everyday people who faced challenges like chronic illness. Robyn used her podcast to look closely at the #BodyPositive movement.
Fashion Design
Robyn also designs clothes! Her swimwear line launched in 2013. She worked with Bond-Eye Swimwear to create it. The swimsuits were made in sizes 8 to 18 (US). There were plans to add even more sizes later.
Photography and Directing
Robyn is also a talented photographer and director. She photographed fellow model Tara Lynn for Galore Magazine. Her photos of Leah Kelley wearing Robyn's swimwear became very popular online. Robyn also filmed and directed a documentary for Sports Illustrated called "In her own words." She also directed a commercial for Prima Donna Lingerie.
Cooking and Food
Robyn has a food blog called "Robyn Lawley Eats." It became so popular that she got a book deal! She published a cookbook with her own recipes. It also included family recipes and tips for eating out around the world. Her recipes have even been shown on Australian TV.
Recently, Robyn became vegan. She has publicly said she wants to redo her cookbook with only plant-based recipes.
Activism and Making a Difference
Robyn is a strong supporter of animal rights. She became an ambassador for PETA Australia after becoming vegan. In 2022, she voiced a PETA cartoon. She played 'Sidney the crocodile,' who was hurt for fashion.
In 2023, Robyn became an ambassador for Inika Organic. This is a beauty brand that makes cruelty-free and vegan products.
Robyn has written articles about body image for The Daily Beast. In 2012, she wrote about how the media reacted to Lady Gaga's weight. In 2013, she wrote about the "thigh gap" trend. This was a trend where people wanted a space between their thighs. Robyn spoke out against it, promoting healthy body images instead.
In 2018, Robyn started an online petition against Victoria's Secret. She wanted the company to include more diverse body shapes and sizes in their fashion shows. The petition got over 10,000 signatures from people all over the world.
Victoria's Secret later canceled their famous fashion show. They have since changed their brand. They now include different body sizes in their new VScollective. Robyn also writes a monthly column for the 9honey website.
Awards and Recognition
Robyn has won several awards for her work.
- In 2011, she won the Australian Cosmopolitan Fun, Fearless Female, Rising Star Award.
- She was also chosen for Sydney Magazine's Top 100 Most Influential People of the year award in 2011.
- In June 2013, Robyn was named Model of the Year at the Full Figured Fashion Week.
Images for kids
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Robyn Lawley at the Guess Accessory Launch in Sydney, Australia
See also
In Spanish: Robyn Lawley para niños
