Tess Holliday

Tess Holliday, born Ryann Maegen Hoven on July 5, 1985, is an American plus-size model, blogger, and make-up artist based in Los Angeles. Holliday was born and raised in Laurel, Mississippi, and experienced a challenging childhood. Her mother was disabled after being shot twice in the head by her fiancé, and Holliday and her brother moved in with their grandparents while their mother recovered. Throughout her school years, Holliday faced bullying due to her weight, pale skin, and family background. Despite the challenges, Holliday persevered and left school at 17 to pursue a career in modeling. Today, she is widely recognized for her contributions to the fashion industry as a plus-size advocate and influencer.