This news is very upsetting our favorite Australian model Gemma Ward has quit modeling after being securitized for her weight gain. Vivien’s Modeling Agency released this statement earlier this month, “ Gemma hasn’t committed to returning to modeling at anytime soon.”
She has graced the cover of vogue 30 times alone, and was the first to appear on the cover of teen vogue. As well as being the face for several brands including: Prada, Gucci, Chanel, and Valentino. She has also been photographed alongside other great models including: Daria Werbowy, Lily Cole, and Lily Donaldson.
British Photographer Nick Knight once stated, “Gemma is one of the very, very few models who looks as though they came from another dimension.
Over the years we have followed her career. She is of course very well known in the fashion world and was the youngest model to appear in American Vogue at just 16yrs old. And ranked #15 on Forbes highest paid models in 2007.
One of my favorite editorials that she was featured in was for British Vogue in 2007. Her pictures have inspired my love for fashion; her and Lily Cole especially resemble flawless fairy tale dolls. Their extraordinary look ignited a new look in supermodels.
Apart from modeling she also dabbled in acting and was seen in “Strangers”, alongside Liv Tyler in 2008. Tabloids linked her weight gain as a result of the death of her rumored romance with Heath Ledger. And the reason she took a break from the modeling agency early last year.
Though she appears to have gained some weight, the public scrutiny is completely uncalled for but in any case we adore you Gemma Ward! You will continue to inspire us and editorials will not be the same without you.
Xo,
Knopfenbuch
I wish I had come across the site sooner. Thanks.