‘Models are the most physically insecure women on planet earth’ – Victoria’s Secret Model warns
In a recent TED Talk by international supermodel Cameron Russell, the 25-year-old Victoria's Secret model admits that although she may have won the genetic lottery, looks are superficial, and she would discourage any young woman from aspiring to follow in her footsteps, and we have the details.
Russell, who graduated with honors in June from Columbia University after six years of studying part time, demonstrates the power of image by beginning her talk in a super sexy black dress before finally changing into something a lot frumpier.
"I was able to transform what you think of me in 6 seconds," she says. "How we look — though it is superficial and immutable – has a huge impact on our lives."
The statuesque stunner, who has been modeling for the likes of Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and Chanel since she was just 16 and admits perks such as getting free things her entire life just for being beautiful, as well as getting out of traffic violations, does not take any credit for her impressive career. In fact, she admits that she merely cashed in on her god given gifts.
"I always just say I was scouted, but that means nothing. The real way I became a model is that I won a genetic lottery, and I am a recipient of a legacy."
She also admits that being white helped her with her career, and that there are very few successful non-white models.
She also sheds light on the harsh realities of the industry, and says that despite their gorgeous looks and beautiful bodies, supermodels are actually more insecure than most people.
"The thing that I have never said on camera is that 'I am insecure.' And I am insecure because I have to think about what I look like every day. If you ever think, 'If I had thinner thighs and shinier hair, wouldn't I be happier,' you just need to meet a group of models. They have the thinnest thighs and the shiniest hair and the coolest clothes and they are the most physically insecure women, probably, on the planet."
Russell, who is constantly asked by young women how they can be models when they grow up, discourages anyone from pursuing the superficial lifestyle.
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