Winnie Harlow :Fashion model,
spokesperson, entrepreneur biography
Full Name: Chantelle Whitney Brown-Young
Date of
Birth: July 27, 1994
Place of
Birth: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Occupation: Fashion
model, spokesperson, entrepreneur
Nationality: Canadian
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Early
Life and Education
Winnie Harlow was
born to Lisa Brown and Windsor Young and is of Jamaican ancestry. She has two
sisters. Diagnosed with vitiligo at the age of four, Harlow faced bullying
throughout her childhood, being called names like "cow" and
"zebra." This led her to change schools multiple times and eventually
drop out of high school. She contemplated suicide during this challenging
period
Physical
Attributes
Height: 5 feet 9
inches (175 cm)
Weight:
Approximately 55 kg (121 lbs)
Figure
Measurements: 32-25-35 inches
Eye
Color: Brown
Hair
Color: Brown
Ethnicity: Jamaican
descent
Religion:
Christianity
Zodiac
Sign: Leo
Career
Despite facing
early elimination, Winnie returned through the show’s “comeback series,”
showcasing resilience and determination, and ultimately placed sixth.
Her distinctive
skin condition, vitiligo, brought significant attention, helping challenge
conventional beauty standards and inspiring many.
2015 – Following ANTM, Winnie signed with major
modeling agencies, which led to her first major campaign as the face of
Desigual, a Spanish clothing brand.
She also walked
the runway for designer Ashish during London Fashion Week, gaining valuable
exposure in the international fashion scene.
Her early work caught
the eye of top designers and brands, opening doors to further runway shows,
editorials, and advertising campaigns.
Personal life
Winnie Harlow,
born Chantelle Brown-Young, is of Jamaican descent and was diagnosed with
vitiligo at age four. She faced bullying but rose to fame as a model. Since
2020, she has been in a relationship with NBA player Kyle Kuzma, who proposed
to her in 2025.
Awards
and Recognitions
2015: Gala Spa
Awards - Beauty Idol
2015:
Portuguese GQ Men of The Year - Role Model
2017: Glamour
Awards - Editor's Award
Television
and Film Appearances
Television:
"America's Next Top Model" (2014)
"Making the Cut" (Judge, Season 2)
"RuPaul's Drag Race" (2020)
"Legendary" (2020)
"The Kardashians" (2022)
"Canada's Drag Race" (2023)
"Grown-ish" (2024)
"Eyes of Wakanda" (2025)
Film:
"Alone at Night" (2023) as Lauren
"The Perfect Find" (2023) as Suki
Net Worth
As of 2025, Winnie Harlow's estimated net worth is $5 million. Her income stems from
modeling, brand endorsements, public speaking, and her skincare line, Cay Skin.
