First Plus-Size Winner in the History of America's Next Top Model

It's official!! WHITNEY Thompson last night became the first plus-size winner in the history of "America's Next Top Model."

And boy, is she proud of that distinction.

"People always say you have to be stick-skinny, emaciated and unhealthy and I've kind of stood up for [being full-figured] my whole life," Thompson told The Post in her first post-victory interview.

"I'm not going to lose 50 pounds - if someone asks me to do that, I'll go to another [modeling] agency," she says. "I've already heard online from boys and girls all over the world who are dealing with eating disorders.

"They're thanking me for standing up and saying, 'I am a plus-size model and I am beautiful.'

"This is what people should look like," she says, referring to herself, "rather than skin-and-bones, which is disgusting and sends a bad message to people everywhere."

It's that outspokenness, along with her obvious self-confidence, that helped Thompson win over Anya Kop in last night's "Top Model" finale.

Read the Full Article: A-Plus Model

~ Kathy ~ 05/15/08
Kathy's Curvy Corner

Plus-Size and Proud of It

Chloe Marshall of Surrey, England is the first plus-size model in British history to compete in the Miss England final on July 18 - what a role-model she is! - Chloe is beautiful - she is plus-size and proud of it!

"I know I will stand out from them but in a good way," she tells ABC News. "I want to bring plus sizes back and I want to show teenagers that you can be beautiful whatever size you are."

The biggest model the pageant final has seen so far has been a size Large - Chloe is 5' 10" and 176 pounds and very proud of it!

According to her agent - Stevie Walters - Chloe's success has less to do with her size than with her personality. "She is extremely confident," says Walters. "What's great is that Chloe's a very good ambassador for teenagers who otherwise feel that fashion is dictating to them."

"I think this is happening now because people are sick and tired of skinny models," says Walters. "Women aren't that size. So bigger, plus-size girls are coming into the spotlight."

Read More about the Pageant: Miss Surrey 2008

~ Kathy ~ 03/29/2008
Kathy's Curvy Corner