“This is our family – you and me, kid.”
19.08.2023 - 06:29 / ok.co.uk
Have you ever felt like people underestimated you? Or just looked at you and assumed that you were incapable? That’s how I felt growing up – like someone put me in a Down’s syndrome box. “The doctors doubted me when I was born and said I’d never walk or talk. But since I was young I was determined to prove them wrong and have always known I could achieve great things.
I’m me, and I know I’m a superstar. “My modelling journey started when my mum signed me up to an agency her friend worked with. I’d always been a natural in front of the camera and I used to walk up and down in the living room at home like it was a catwalk, much to the amusement of my family.
“Since I started, my career has skyrocketed and I’ve made history as the first model with Down’s syndrome to front huge brands such as Nike and Adidas. My first pinch-me moment came in 2020, when I landed a Gucci campaign. And yes, I got to keep the clothes.
"Alongside modelling, I’ve managed to study dance at college, which can be a juggle at times but so worth it. When I got the call saying the cover of Vogue was out [Ellie was a cover star for the May 2023 issue] I was with my classmates and they got my reaction on video. I was crying and screaming.
I have never been so excited! “That day on set was so surreal. I was treated like such a star and the cover is framed at my house. Perhaps my proudest moment to date, though, was being asked to be an ambassador for the first Barbie with Down’s syndrome.
“When I saw the doll I felt so emotional and proud. I’d have loved to have had a doll like me growing up. It means a lot to me that children will be able to play with that Barbie and learn that everyone is equal, even if they look different.
“This is our family – you and me, kid.”
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