Ellie Goldstein

Ellie Goldstein (born 18 December 2001)[1] is a British model with Down syndrome.

Early life

Goldstein was born in Ilford, Essex to a Jewish family.[2][3] She underwent cardiac surgery when she was five months old to close holes in her heart.[4]

Career

Goldstein is represented by Zebedee Management[5] and has been modeling since she was 15.[6] She is studying performing arts and has worked on campaigns for Nike, Vodafone, and Superdrug.[7]

In November 2019, Gucci and Vogue Italia scouted Ellie during the Photo Vogue Festival as part of their digital editorial on “Unconventional Beauty. The photo was taken by photographer David PD Hyde.”[8][9][10]

Goldstein is the first model with a disability to represent the Gucci brand and model their beauty products.[11][12]

References

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3. "Ellie Goldstein, the breakout star of Gucci Beauty, on why we need to see more models with disabilities in campaigns". Vogue India. 7 July 2020. Archived from the original on 19 July 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
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10. "18-Year-Old Model with Down Syndrome Featured in Gucci Beauty Editorial: 'I Feel So Lucky'". PEOPLE.com. Archived from the original on 19 July 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
11. America, Good Morning. "Teen model with Down syndrome stars in Gucci Beauty campaign". Good Morning America. Archived from the original on 17 July 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
12. LUXUS + (8 July 2020). "Gucci commits to diversity and chooses Ellie Goldstein, a model with Trisomy 21 syndrome, for its new beauty campaign - Luxus Plus". luxus-plus.com/en/. Archived from the original on 19 July 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.