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Amanda was born on March 25, 1976 in
Mustang Oklahoma. She started modeling when she was sixteen. Her first big
assignments were in Paris. She is quoted for saying: "In Europe it was
sink or swim. I was broke, lonely, unable to communicate; and rejected on
a daily basis." For four years she traveled from country to country hoping
for a breakthrough. The breakthrough came when she decided to dye her
blonde hair red in order to capitalize on her resemblance to Rita
Hayworth. Her career skyrocketed! She received recognition with numerous
covers and appearances in Max, Elle, Vogue and many others. The editorial
coverage lead to advertising for L' Oreal Cosmetics , Buffalo Jeans, and
Panama Jack. She strolled down the catwalks for many designers, from
Chanel to Jean Paul Gaultier. |
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“It’s not much of a challenge
being a model. Act sexy. Act sad. It’s not very mentally
stimulating. It’s so funny when I meet people from the Midwest and
they say, ‘Oh, you’re a model. Are you going to school for that in
New York?’ Yeah, I’m majoring in walking and plucking my eyebrows.” |
