Whitney Lee Thompson Forester, popularly identified as Whitney Thompson, is an American plus-size model who came to prominence as the winner of America’s Next Top Model.
She has appeared on the cover of Jacksonville, Plus Model Magazine, Animal Fair Magazine, and Supermodels Unlimited. She was also noted by Lifestyle MSN as one of the ‘Most Influential Woman of 2008’.
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| Full Name: | Whitney Lee Thompson Forester |
| Date of Birth: | September 26, 1987 |
| Place of Birth: | Florida, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Occupation: | Plus-size Model |
| Agency: | Elite Model Management, Whilhemina Models |
| Spouse: | Ian Forester (m. 2014) |
| Height: | 5 feet 10 in |
| Net Worth: | $1.5 million |
Early Life
Whitney Thompson was born on September 26, 1987, in Atlantic Beach, Florida, United States.
She went to Duncan U. Fletcher High School and proceeded to the University of North Florida.
Career
Whitney Thompson worked locally in northern Florida and appeared on the cover of Jacksonville Magazine three times.
She became the winner of the tenth cycle of America’s Next Top Model. She received blonde hair extensions for her makeover on the show. She changed her hair color to dark blonde after the show. She received a contract with Covergirl cosmetics and with Elite Model Management. She received the cover and six page editorial spread in the July 2008 issue of Seventeen magazine. Her CoverGirl contract also include a US national TV commercial, print advertising and a billboard in Times Square.
After America’s Next Top Model, Thompson appeared on the cover of Jacksonville, Plus Model Magazine, Animal Fair Magazine, and Supermodels Unlimited.
Aside modeling, Thompson launched a jewelry and candle collection known as “Supermodel”.
She also became a spokesmodel for Smile Stylists, and modeled for the likes of Metrostyle, People Magazine, Forever21, and Saks Fifth Avenue.
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She became an ambassador for the National Eating Disorders Association, and also a spokesperson for the Right Fit brand of Fashion Bug.
She was noted by Lifestyle MSN as one of the ‘Most Influential Woman of 2008’.
Personal Life
Whitney Thompson married her fiance Ian Forester in 2014.
Net Worth
Whitney Thompson earns from her career as a fashion model. She has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
Social Media
Whitney Thompson is active on social media platforms. She has over 46k followers on Instagram @whitneyantm and Twitter @WhitneyANTM
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions about Whitney Thompson:
Whitney Thompson, is an American plus-size model who came to prominence as the winner of America’s Next Top Model.
Whitney Thompson was born on September 26, 1987.
Whitney Thompson has a height of 5 feet 10 inches.
Whitney Thompson married her fiance Ian Forester in 2014.
Whitney Thompson has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
