Whitney Thompson
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Whitney Thompson is an American fashion model and is the winner of the tenth cycle
of America's Next Top Model
.
and appeared on the cover of Jacksonville magazine three times. She attended Duncan U. Fletcher High School
and the University of North Florida
, where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega
.
In the end, Thompson ended up against Anya Kop and won the title, making her the first and only full-figured winner in the show's history.
Although she is naturally a brunette, Thompson received blonde hair extensions for her makeover
on the show. After the show, she changed her hair color to dark blonde.
As part of the ANTM
prize package awarded to her, Thompson received a contract with CoverGirl cosmetics and a contract from Elite Model Management
. She also received the cover
and six-page editorial spread in the July 2008 issue of Seventeen
. Thompson's CoverGirl contract includes a U.S. national TV commercial, print advertising, and a billboard
in Times Square
.
, Saks Fifth Avenue
, the face for Torrid, Converse
One Star, Fashion Bug, and a campaign with Pure Energy/Target
, Fall 2010.
She's also an ambassador for the National Eating Disorders Association
, and a spokesperson for the Right Fit brand of Fashion Bug.
She has also shot a Covergirl commercial with Rihanna
.
In December 2009/January 2010, Whitney became a model for the Faith 21 line by Forever 21
.
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 10
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 10 was the tenth cycle of America's Next Top Model and the fourth season to be aired on The CW network...
of America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
.
Early life
Before her appearance on the show, Thompson worked locally in northern FloridaFlorida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
and appeared on the cover of Jacksonville magazine three times. She attended Duncan U. Fletcher High School
Duncan U. Fletcher High School
Duncan U. Fletcher High School is a public high school in the Duval County School District, located in Neptune Beach, Florida.-History:Former Jacksonville Mayor and U.S. Senator Duncan U. Fletcher obtained a federal grant to build the school which bears his name. It opened September 20, 1937 for...
and the University of North Florida
University of North Florida
The University of North Florida is a public university located in Jacksonville, Florida. A member institution of the State University System of Florida, the university is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master’s...
, where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Chi Omega is a women's fraternity founded on October 15, 1885. Currently, there are 135 chapters of Alpha Chi Omega at colleges and universities across the United States and more than 200,000 lifetime members...
.
America's Next Top Model
Thompson competed against thirteen other contestants to win Cycle 10 of America's Next Top Model. She was selected as one of the finalists to enter the 'Top Model house'. Some of the judges criticized her performances and personality as being 'too pageant' and 'fake'. Thompson received a first call-out during the music-themed photoshoot, and won one 'CoverGirl of the Week' title, from the final photoshoot challenge of Cycle 10. She landed in the 'bottom two' a total of four times.In the end, Thompson ended up against Anya Kop and won the title, making her the first and only full-figured winner in the show's history.
Although she is naturally a brunette, Thompson received blonde hair extensions for her makeover
Makeover
A makeover is a term applied to changing one's appearance, sometimes through cosmetics. Makeovers can range from something as simple as a new haircut, to the use of cosmetic surgery, to the extreme of the implantation of dental veneers, eye-color-changing contact lenses, and the use of...
on the show. After the show, she changed her hair color to dark blonde.
As part of the ANTM
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
prize package awarded to her, Thompson received a contract with CoverGirl cosmetics and a contract from Elite Model Management
Elite Model Management
Elite Model Management is a large modeling agency based in New York and Paris. It is a subsidiary of Elite World S.A.-History:Founded in France in 1972 by John Casablancas and Alain Kittler, it was rebought in 1990 by Nicholas Farrae. Elite World S.A. is the parent company of Elite Model...
. She also received the cover
Book cover
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and six-page editorial spread in the July 2008 issue of Seventeen
Seventeen (magazine)
Seventeen is an American magazine for teenagers. It was first published in September 1944 by Walter Annenberg's Triangle Publications. News Corporation bought Triangle in 1988, and sold Seventeen to K-III Communications in 1991. Primedia sold the magazine to Hearst in 2003. It is still in the...
. Thompson's CoverGirl contract includes a U.S. national TV commercial, print advertising, and a billboard
Billboard
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
in Times Square
Times Square
Times Square is a major commercial intersection in the borough of Manhattan in New York City, at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets...
.
After America's Next Top Model
Thompson has been on the cover of Jacksonville Magazine August 2005, October 2005, March 2006, and August 2008, as well as Plus Model Magazine January 2010, Animal Fair Magazine, and Supermodels Unlimited, September/October 2008. She's also the spokesmodel for Smile Stylists, modeled for Metrostyle, JC Penney, People Magazine, Diana Warner Jewelry, Forever 21Forever 21
Forever 21 is an American chain of clothing retailers with branches in major cities in The United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East that offers fashion and accessories for young women and men....
, Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue is a luxury American specialty store owned and operated by Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises , a subsidiary of Saks Incorporated. It competes in the high-end specialty store market in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, i.e. 'the 3 B's' Bergdorf, Barneys, Bloomingdale's and Lord & Taylor...
, the face for Torrid, Converse
Converse
Converse is an American shoe company that has been making shoes, lifestyle fashion and athletic apparel since the early 20th century. Converse is one of the earliest pioneers in the sneaker and sporting good industry founded in 1908.- 1908–1941: Early days :...
One Star, Fashion Bug, and a campaign with Pure Energy/Target
Target Corporation
Target Corporation, doing business as Target, is an American retailing company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the second-largest discount retailer in the United States, behind Walmart. The company is ranked at number 33 on the Fortune 500 and is a component of the Standard & Poor's...
, Fall 2010.
She's also an ambassador for the National Eating Disorders Association
National Eating Disorders Association
The National Eating Disorders Association is an American non-profit organization devoted to preventing eating disorders, providing treatment referrals, and increasing the education and understanding of eating disorders, weight, and body image. It organizes and sponsors National Eating Disorders Week...
, and a spokesperson for the Right Fit brand of Fashion Bug.
She has also shot a Covergirl commercial with Rihanna
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty , better known as simply Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers...
.
In December 2009/January 2010, Whitney became a model for the Faith 21 line by Forever 21
Forever 21
Forever 21 is an American chain of clothing retailers with branches in major cities in The United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East that offers fashion and accessories for young women and men....
.
Other Accomplishments
- Thompson was noted by Lifestyle MSNMSNMSN is a collection of Internet sites and services provided by Microsoft. The Microsoft Network debuted as an online service and Internet service provider on August 24, 1995, to coincide with the release of the Windows 95 operating system.The range of services offered by MSN has changed since its...
as one of the 'Most Influential Women of 2008'.
- In 2009, Thompson launched a jewelry and candle collection called "Supermodel."