From Jammie Wearing Fools:
MODEL agencies are turning down sexy Miss England Laura Coleman because she is too fat.
The blonde has gone up a dress size to a perfect 10.
But Laura, who will take part in Miss World in South Africa next month, has found most agencies have a problem with her new curves.
Laura, 22, said: “I really think the curvy girl should be promoted more as a positive image in the media. But the agencies seemed to have a problem with me when I wasn’t skinny any more.”
This is what the modeling agencies think is too fat:
Does this woman look too fat to you? Me neither.
Insanity, I tell you. This woman is a healthy, normal (and very sexy) woman.
Unlike most super models who are too damned skinny. Many of them look like pre-pubescent girls or young, effeminate boys.
I can’t imagine anybody who finds girls like these “super models” attractive:
Somebody give these girls a cheeseburger or three...
Scary. And frighteningly unattractive.
Personally, I’ll take the “full-figured” Laura Coleman any day over the stick figures.
How in hell would anyone consider her full figured???
This world is so screwed up.
i think this is pathetic. your either to skinny or to fat these moderling agencies are never pleased and obvioulsly cant reconise true beauty. this is just my opinion.
And people wonder why so many women have self esteem issues and/or eating disorders.
What, is Auschwitz chic in vouge? Miss England? Sexy, the other… wraiths, grotesque!
It is no wonder that as a mother of 2 teenage girls, I am constantly battling the I am fat, I am too short, I am too whatever with the images that they are constantly bombarded with. Laura is absolutely gorgeous and I have to agree the other models are grotesque.
Look at the ribs. Like they were in a concentration camp. Pathetic.
No, the world isn’t screwed up, it’s the agencies that are.
We (the UK) don’t tolerate ’sizest’ attitudes and ’skinny’ models are frowned upon.
If Robbie had any understanding of ‘engish’ (British) journalism, he would understand we do more than the Daily Mirror or Sunday Express purport of us.
Sophie Dahl is a prime example. Granddaughter of Roald Dahl Sophie is a size+ model that is admired by the the many over here.
If I have yo explain who Roald Dahl is then I’m in the wrong place.
Yet again a poor journalistic entry by a Texan with no idea outside his own jurisdiction.
Hey Robbie, I’ve said I’d be up for contributing from an international level, but you have not responded. I take that as a no go?
Fair enough. You wanna post incorrect entries here from ’sub’ journals across the pond, I’ll leave that with you.
If you want to get involved with valued sources of international journalistic report then let me know.
Jonny
God why is she even applying to agencies?????????
During the competition for Miss England, she was saying that she “hated the modeling industry” and she “would much rather be a beauty queen any day than a model” She used her bad experiences in the industry to win public votes. Once she won the crown she was quoted as saying she “Hopes her new title will help her have a successful modeling career” Shes a hypocrite. She completely slated the industry to win the title, so i’m not surprised agencies are turning her away. She gave the industry a bad name…and now shes trying to be a be a part of the industry. Like i said…HYPOCRITE.
FYI
The first picture of the skinny girl on the left is FAKE. It has been digitally enhanced, to show the extremes of eating disorders. It was created by a pro-anorexia site. Models DO NOT look that skinny. They would not be allowed on the catwalk…FACT.
So, our very own Miss England, Laura Coleman appears to be making headlines everywhere…albeit for all the wrong reasons. As I understand it, the concept behind the Miss England beauty award, as well as all other beauty pageants, is to promote things such as charity work and effectively be an ambassador for our country? Someone to shine out England’s beacon of truth, regarding the real issues in today’s society…while also having rather lovely physical attributes? This way, the issues really concerning society, and the world today, are actually listened too and reported about. It appears to me to be an effective and successful means of attracting the attention of both tabloid and OTHER press, whilst concentrating on important world issues. Undoubtedly, photo shoots and catwalks come as part of the package…and it is undoubtedly these incentives that bring in the beauties. Unfortunately for England, our ambassador (as she regards herself on radio derby http://www.bbc.co.uk/derby/content/articles/2008/07/22/laura_coleman_miss_england_feature.shtml ) appears to have forgotten what her role really entails. Let’s take a look back at Laura’s “career” from the very beginning. At 15 years old, Laura entered the modelling world after being signed with one agency in London. Unfortunately, through her own admission, she was rejected by several modelling agencies after being asked to lose weight. With a sensible head on her shoulders, Laura carried on with studies and it appears she never modelled again. Following in the footsteps of both her Mother and her Grandmother, Laura took it upon herself to enter Miss Leicestershire, which she went on to win and therefore automatically was entered into Miss England. Being placed 4th, she returned to her studies and gained a degree in Business and marketing. Brains and Beauty I hear you cry! Perfect ambassador for our country in Miss England! So, after winning Miss Derby in her last year of University, Laura went on to Miss England. Here, she successfully managed to use her unfortunate experiences in the modelling industry to win public votes, and after being crowned Miss England, stated she “Would much rather be a beauty queen than a model any day” Being sensible, Beautiful, and Intelligent it is little wonder Laura was chosen to represent our country to the world.
However, shortly after winning the title, it seems Laura’s initial hostilities towards the fashion industry were forgotten. Regularly appearing in photo shoots for papers such as The Sun, The Daily Star and The Mirror (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/60561/Miss-England-told-she-is-too-chunky/
http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/latest/2008/12/13/video-miss-england-laura-coleman-talks-to-mirror-co-uk-115875-20967512/
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article1803132.ece)
Laura seems to be somewhat of a hypocrite. It is not only what we see, but what we hear that also implies this: shortly after winning the title, Laura was quoted as saying she “Hopes her new title will help her modelling career” When we look back at Laura’s “modelling career” that she speaks of on both Radio Derby and to The Mirror (http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/latest/2008/12/13/video-miss-england-laura-coleman-talks-to-mirror-co-uk-115875-20967512/ ) I struggle to find evidence of this so called modelling career. I was under the impression that after starting at 15, and being cruelly told her figure was not up to model standard, she left it all behind to concentrate on her studies? Surely that was one of her main arguments in her campaign for votes during the Miss England competition? Furthermore, I find it hard to understand why someone who appeared to be so against the industry from such young age would ever want help making a name for herself in it again? More recently, Laura has been hitting our headlines due to model agencies saying she is “too chunky.” This is a sad and humiliating thing to have to happen to such a beautiful young lady, however why Laura took it upon herself to attempt to re-enter the industry is beyond me. Maybe she felt that having the title of Miss England would make the agencies sit up and take notice at last? Whatever the reason, I find it incredibly hypocritical of her for even entertaining the idea of modelling again after the comments she made to all that voted for her.
As part of the prizes presented to the new Miss England, Laura was given a television presenting course: something she asked them for. I personally feel that television presenting is a great career choice for her, and something she should pursue now she has the opportunity and as much help as she will ever get. However, Laura seems to have let her brains with her degree. It has been reported that she now wants to enter the world of singing and show of her talents at this years x-factor. (http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/latest/2008/12/13/video-miss-england-laura-coleman-talks-to-mirror-co-uk-115875-20967512/ )
I shall hazard a guess, and state that if there was a “Miss Fame Award” our very own Laura Coleman would be right there, being one of the first to apply. Laura has done very little, if any, charity work, and i feel incredibly let down by this years England’s beauty queen. Not only has she effectively lied to win her country over, but she has ignored all the responsibilities that come with such a prestigious title. Any opportunity regarding fame and money that has come Laura’s way, she has taken with both hands and embraced thoroughly. All opportunities she has had to talk about charity, and the real important issues life has to offer, she has utterly wasted. When the Sun quiz her about her up-coming x-factor moment, or when The Daily Star want to hear more about her rejection from top model agencies, instead of being a true ambassador and seizing opportunities to talk to the media about famine, war, or unhealthy eating disorders, Laura only talks about herself, and her own dreams. “Disappointed,” does not even begin to express how I feel about Miss England. I can only hope that next year’s beauty queen will truly have more brains than beauty.
hi,
why do people need to blame skinny models with photoshopped pictures? the left woman on the photo is not real, but she is a famous fashion model and on the original pic there are no ribs and she looks normal.
what a shame to use fake photos.
i dont think these are the fake ones, the ones that dont show her ribs are probly the real ones because they edit& airbrush pictures dont they?
I felt ill after seeing the pictures of the “supermodels”. Miss England is gorgeous – the curves are what we want!
I think Hannah White is jealous.
Why are you all calling her a hypocrit?
Money makes the world go round, as if she’s going to turn down any opportunity.
I know laura, she’s a fab girl, shes not up herself and she’s absolutely gorgeous. She judged me recently in Miss Coventry and is sympathetic and understanding.
Obviously you lot have so much time on your hands to sit here and write an essay about somebody you think is a “hypocrit”. Why don’t you just fuck off and find somebody else, to bully.
Laura probably laughs when she reads insults like that!
Having worked with Laura Coleman (recording audio for the miss England info line) I found her down to Earth, easy going and modest. I think people should stop believing everything they read about people in the papers.
Newspapers sell copies, by building people up then knocking them down.
I find skinny girls attractive. Cut them some slack and get off their backs. It’s their choice, if you don’t like then don’t look!
And stop blaming adolescence insecurities on them. Like teenagers would be happy with their appearance all of a sudden without skinny models present.
no many people would not be suddnly happy with their bodys if these skinny models were not present; i agree with this point of veiw however i am a teenager and it does make you feel worse about your apperance when you see these superskinny models then it would if theese pictures were not shoved in your face so much by the media, does anybody agree with me here?
yes i agree and i know her personaly she really isnt a nice person. She had an affair with my now ex fiace which i dumped quickly sorry not a fan of hers
I modeled and models are not as skinny as those in the pics.Most of them are actually naturally lean and tall, a body type far from that of the average woman. If you were born big boned and your genes predisposed you to gain weight on your thighs and then you try to change the body you were born with at every cost, then ribs start showing and eating disorders develop.In any case those pics were clearly photoshopped, Nevertheless, a size 10 is way too big to be a fashion model, so this woman should either lose the weight, change career or be a plus size model, but for God’s sake: she should stop complaining! We can’t have the cake and eat it too…
i dont think any of this matters if your heavy its caz you dont work for it like the skinny ppl and im not saying im skinny and perfect but i am atleast working on it… but no one cares if you dont like the modles dont buy the mags or things like that..
Laura Coleman is a very good looking woman.
it’s a shame that so many agencies don’t see that.
and your right with the comment under the 3 models pictures you have posted…it is scary…I don’t want to dog anyone that may actually be naturally skinning…but the ideal model agency are pushing that to be the ONLY look is a very sad thing.