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Salem Mitchell
Born (1998-05-25) May 25, 1998 (age 27)
San Diego, CA, US
Nationality American
Occupation Model
Years active 2017-present
Modeling information
Height 5 ft 6.5 in (169 cm)
Hair color Brown
Eye color Brown
Agency Freedom Models LA

Salem Mitchell (born 1998) is an American model. She is famous for her many freckles. Salem was found on Instagram and now works with Freedom Models LA.

Early Life and School

Salem Mitchell was born and grew up in San Diego, California. She is African American, and her grandmother is Filipino.

She learned to dance at the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts. Salem finished school there in 2016. After high school, she went to San Diego State University to study business marketing.

Her Modeling Career

How Salem Started Modeling

Salem Mitchell became very popular on Instagram. One day, she posted a photo on Twitter. In the picture, she was next to a bruised banana. She did this because some people online had compared her freckles to old fruit.

This photo became very popular. A writer from Paper Magazine saw it. She contacted Salem on Instagram and asked her to do a photo shoot. After this, Salem signed with Ford Models.

Big Projects and Brands

Salem has appeared in music videos for singers like SZA and Cardi B. She has also worked with big clothing companies. These include GAP, Converse, and SavagexFenty.

Her first magazine cover was for Numéro Berlin. The famous singer Beyoncé even asked Salem to model clothes for her Lemonade album. Salem is now represented by Freedom Models LA.

Salem's Other Work

Salem Mitchell has faced online bullying because of her freckles. She once wrote a message on Instagram about how Black features are sometimes not valued. This message was featured in Teen Vogue magazine.

In 2019, Salem worked with a company called Known Supply. They created a special clothing line called Only Human. These clothes were made in an eco-friendly way. Salem believes in making the fashion world more sustainable.

Awards and Recognition

  • 2019 - Nominee, Best of Social Media, Fashion, 11th Shorty Awards
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