Jennie Runk is an American plus-size model who came to prominence for featuring in H&M’s Summer 2013 beachwear campaign.
Runk has worked with top brands like Vogue, Glamour and Marie Claire.
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| Date of Birth: | November 2, 1988 |
| Place of Birth: | Georgia, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Occupation: | Fashion model |
| Agency: | Ford Models. Jag Models. Mother Model Management |
| Height: | 5 feet 10 in |
| Net Worth: | $1 million |
Early Life
Jennie Runk was born on November 2, 1988 in Georgia, United States.
She attended Parkway West High School and also obtained a Bachelor of Arts in creative swimming from Stephens College.
Career
Jennie Runk was discovered at the age of 14 in a Petsmart in Chesterfield, Missouri by Mary Clarke of Mother Model Management. She was size 8 at that time, which is in between straight-size and plus-size model. She was told to either gain weight or lose weight to model. She chose to gain between 10 and 20 lb to a size 10-12 to become a plus-size model.
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Runk first signed with New York agency Wilhelmina Models in 2004 before switching to Ford Models.
She began modeling full-time in 2011 after she moved to New York City, with her first major editorial being Body Language in US Vogue’s April 2005 Shape issue, which was photographed by Steven Meisel.
She appeared in several editorials such as Cosmo Girl in February 2006 and Marie Claire in October 2007.
Runk appeared twice in Glamour, notably in November 2009, with six other plus-size models which include, Lizzie Miller , Ashley Graham and Crystal Renn.
Her beachewear appearance in H&M’s Summer 2013 campaign was also featured on the front page of H&M’s US website in late April 2013.
Personal Life
Jennie Runk does not reveal details about her private life. Although, she resides in New York City.
Net Worth
Jennie Runk earns from her career as a fashion model. She has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
Social Media
Jennie Runk is active on social media platforms. She has over 40k followers on Instagram @jennierunk
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions about Jennie Runk:
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Jennie Runk has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
