Mean girls finish last
Ξ September 7th, 2008 | → | ∇ Modeling advice |
My long-time readers know I’m not one who favors drama and have a general disdane for gossip. Unfortunately, I worked an assignment in late 2007 that is worth mentioning, especially to those hoping to pursue a career in modeling. I had the misfortune of working with some models who felt they were “better” than me. I don’t mean to say they felt they were more capable of doing the job. I mean to convey they regarded me as a “lesser” individual.
Models come in many shapes and sizes. My size is 2-4. I’m average height and curvy. Compare that to the typical dimensions of a fashion model and I’m vertically-challenged and bovine in proportion. The models who felt they were better were built as a fashion model generally is. Theier comments were catty and rude, not only to me, but to the staff. In fact, professional kindness was in extremely short supply during this shoot. The cattiness and dreadful attitudes filled the shoot with a tension I’ve never before encountered.
I could end the story on that note. It would be sufficient to say, “if you bring your shitty attitude with you, it only serves to make things worse - for everyone.” But then I’d be leaving the jewel out of the crown of this story.
I was hired, by name, to perform this job. I was not chosen from a random selection of models. Despite their arrogance and cockiness, the other models were simply picked from a line-up. When the assignment was over, I left as I normally do, thanking everyone for working with me. The casting agent was particularly kind.
than the girls who brought the attitiude.
We all worked the same amount of time!
Modeling is not an easy job - no job in the entertainment industry is easy, for that matter. Bringing the attitude makes it intensely harder! Giving all your energy toward being a bitch keeps your phone from ringing, both personally and professionally. With women having to overcome SO many obstacles in society, I can’t fathom why some women feel they need to be another obstacle. Here’s proof-positive it doesn’t pay! 
Onward and upward!
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on September 7th, 2008 at 11:35 am
I have been wondering what you have been up to. I am glad that things are going so well for you. Keep on knocking ‘em dead!
on September 7th, 2008 at 11:40 am
Proof indeed! I think it’s ridiculous ANY human could try to put themselves above another, especially when you’re supposed to be colleagues! Oh well… we all know who the prettier of them all are, and we haven’t even seen them!
on September 7th, 2008 at 11:59 am
I think men have more obstacles to overcome than women in our society now. I believe “western culture” has clearly become matriarchal. Nevertheless, shame on these rude women. Like Hannibal, I hate rude people, but I have no desire to kill and eat them lol! Your comment on what a waste of energy it is to work so hard at being a bitch is classic!
cheers,
steviec
on September 7th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Bovine in proportion? Any sane man would be overjoyed to earn the affections of such a cow as yourself, T. If they are that much smaller than you, just doesn’t seem to me that there would be much to look at. Keep kicking their scrawny butts and letting us know where we can find your appearances.
on September 7th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
You are definite proof that NICE girls do win!!
And what’s with this ‘bovine in proportion’ thing? You are the hottest ‘bovine’ on the planet!!!
on September 9th, 2008 at 5:20 am
I had the misfortune of running into models like that as well. Makes the whole day uncomfortable.
On another note, I’m LOVING the couple new pics in the slide above!! ESPECIALLY the new head shot!!! Simply GORGEOUS!!!! [the one where your bangs are to the side, and your hair is flipped over your shoulder].. WOW.
on January 17th, 2009 at 8:07 am
nice. I feel ur pain & have felt ur triumph. I was the only straight ballet dancer in a very well known company. I had to deal with the prima ballerina cattiness from both the guys & girls.
Not just for a few days in a shoot, but all day, all the time for years. wow, this is the first time I’ve ever replied to a post.
on January 17th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
I love that you shared this story! It’s something that every intelligent, beautiful, unique, human female with a heart & soul can relate to! I’m an actress & model as well, and have had similar experiences. Like you, I choose to build character amidst the adversity. Thanks for being real