Model With Down Syndrome Challenges Beauty Stereotypes
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THE first model with Down Syndrome to front a beauty campaign is hoping to shake up the industry and prove that “beauty belongs to everybody.” Katie Meade is the first to admit that people with Down Syndrome, as well as other disabilities, are largely absent from the beauty and fashion industries - and she’s determined to change it. The 33-year-old made history last year when she became the first ever model with Down Syndrome to be the face of a beauty brand and her career - both as a model and as an ambassador for people with learning disabilities - continues to grow. Growing up, Katie loved putting on different outfits and playing with lipstick, and had always dreamt of becoming a model but it wasn’t something she believed would ever happen to her. Now that it has, Katie is passionate about encouraging other people - whether they have a disability or not - to consider themselves worthy of a place in the beauty and fashion industry.
Videographer / director: Rachel Mummey
Producer: Nathalie Bonney, Ruby Coote
Editor: Sonia Estal
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She is so photogenic! She is also quite articulate. This is how a strong family with lots of love and support can help a child with special needs.
wittywop she is! I don’t know much about Down’s, but I’m assuming her case isn’t severe. Mild side of the spectrum perhaps? She definitely has a positive attitude!
the problem with this whole "everyone is beautiful no matter what" movement - is that its still soo shallow. If everyone is beautiful and beauty is on the inside, why the fixation on external appearances?
having said that she's very cute good on her
I totally agree with you, it'd be better to move towards "beauty isn't everything" or "your worth isn't in your appearance" because "everyone is beautiful" is clearly a lie, even if well intentioned.
ohtebowah i think its more of a confidince thing, like you should have the confidence to wear nice clothes and make attempts to look your best, also not being a butthole about how you look
ohtebowah - There needs to be visibility, first and foremost. Honestly, it's a shallow world out there, and if having an outwardly pretty/beautiful person head a campaign helps people become aware of an issue, that's great.
We shouldn't stop there, but there always needs to be a first step.
ohtebowah Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder! Not everyone is gonna think you're beautiful, not everyone is gonna think I'm beautiful, even if someone thought you were nice as all hell, doesn't mean they think you are beautiful! We are ALL beautiful just not to everyone and that's OK ! Beauty is subjective!
She's well spoken. The ability to communicate effectively to others is important and she's lucky that she's able to do so. Some people that have down syndrome struggle to communicate with others. That would be so hard. She gets to do something amazing for people with disabilities....change their perceptions. Good for her!
* she gets to change others perceptions of people with disabilities.
“People with disabilities can have abilities.”
I LOVE THAT
I showed this to my Down syndrome aunt and she cried. This is so inspiring ❤️❤️❤️
The neon Cat awww your story is so cute
R/thathappend
Thank you for sharing this with us ❤
I was born with mosaic downs syndrome it's inspiring me to do something with myself I thought I would never do. ❤
My little sister is down syndrome the doctors told my mama she wouldn't live past 1 and wouldn't be able to do ANYTHING for HERSELF but they were wrong my lil sister is 12 years old now and very smart ALWAYS makes good grades and can do for HERSELF 😇thank god and this girl is beautiful makes me happy 💞
Rosemary Williams thank you so much💓
Has Down syndrome, not “is” Down syndrome .
Corey Obrien 1. If a god existed AND she was good, down syndrome would definitely exist as children with down syndrome are outstandingly endearing.
How they are able to manage life is depending on the grade though, and very much on how they are encouraged in their development. But the latter is valid for "normal" kids as well.
2. I don't take such sayings literally, it's just an expression ;)
lynn beauty praise the Lord glad she is doing well🌟
What kind of dr was that? Down syndrome live way passed 1?!
I think she's bloody stunning?! She's absolutely gorgeous! Look at that face structure, with her big smile & eyes. Her confidence & personality just radiate through her photos! This is what many of us women are fighting for daily, diversity in the modelling industry, women of different shapes, colour, sizes, & disabilities. We want to see women like us.
So glad she's breaking the mould, & may many more follow in her wonderful footsteps! x
Absolutely stunning in every way.
Laura Williams I ABSOLUTELY AGREE
I really agree! This is so inspiring to see
Laura Williams I'd like to get some of that hot looking Polish Girl and I got pierogies
"Radiant" is right, Laura. If more people smiled with their whole faces, put their whole selves into their work, and loved with their whole hearts, the world would be a lot more joyful.
These aren't tears my eyes just get really sweaty sometimes.
sunmarsh lol!
Moron
@@CLee-oo9yl I appreciate your comment and I hope you have a wonderful day!
She is stunningly beautiful! Perfectly suited to the pin up/1940's genre.
Sophie N I agree, she's got the jaw line for it
sleepyskorpion Ever heard of the word "subjective"?
she is very beautiful!!
Sophie N except she's not.
She was born that way stop being mean she's. Innocent
"Beauty belongs to everyone." Love that!
Yeah! Me as well.
I bet the people who bullied her now works minimum wage flipping burgers.
Gotta tell you: she's energized, funny, comfy with herself, and just the right touch of sassy. I like her a lot.
She is so pretty!! Honestly guys why the heck are you being rude about her appearance. I was stunned when I saw her model pics. ❤️
really were you or did you just see someone with downs synderome and thing to your self wow i can make my self look good
Madison McCrindle k
Being insincere just makes you seem a bit like a bitch.
Madison McCrindle because she's ugly ?!
Miche7 tostrong Actually she's not.
Well if it encourages the Down syndrome community and helps her and doesn't hurt anyone then fucking go for it
George Waters indeed! 🤷🏽♀️👍🏽
The rose that grew from concrete dumb iOS 10 emojis I can't fucking see
WhiteBoyWithAnIpod lol it's a light skin girl with her shoulders shrugged and a light skin hand doing a thumbs up😭
"I'm proud to call her my daughter." Great mother.
Miserable trolls making negative comments, desperate for attention
Actually what you consider trolls are most likely reasonable people who just look at facts or from a logical perspective
Why is it that liberals call people they disagree with, trolls? It's not even an insult, it's just stupid.
Gorgeous!!❤️
Anyone here for some virtue signalling ? if one does not agree one must be racist, biggot, nazi.
Aro2252 why does your profile picture look like a mudvayne music video?
she is so cute
What is your problem, if you know where wicked content originated from you wouldn't just say 4chan. Being a 4chan user for many years I know that it is not original at all. If you wanted to know you would find out where it comes from, I'm not here to educate you.
Stop trying to act like a stuck up smart ass and try to reply to shit to make yourself seem smart.
EvelynLove Fosu-Duah I think that you saying that is horrible I think that she is a normal person you can't say she is cute that is affencive to Katie and everyone with that condition
Christina Markham People say that others without disabilities are cute. How was that offensive?! She basically said that she looks nice.
Isolation party beauty by definition is indeed subjective, whether physically or characteristically. This definitely does not include fertility, and although health can effect someone's beauty, it is still left up to the individual mind to determine whether the affect diminishes beauty. assuming the initial comment was addressing the individuals opinion about this woman's physical appearance and personality, it still applies to her. You implied that this women isn't the picturesque idea of beauty, which is always arguable. Her physical appearance cannot be discredited by a single individual. If I say she is beautiful, you can disagree, however your opinion isn't definitive.
EvelynLove Fosu-Duah tbh not really
Can we just take a moment to look at that man's beautiful hair at 0:56? It's so beautiful, wow.
Btw, the girl is beautiful, and it's great that she is doing what she loves, and we have to stop thinking that beauty means a pretty face and a slim body, cause we are all beautiful and unique.
Yeah, sure we are. And I'm sure you date undesirables?
Ikr is hair is amazing and u r so right I always thought to myself if I get a slim body ppl will like me then I found 2 ppl that loved the way look they didn't want me change anything and to this day I still love them.
She’s born to be who she is❤️
“Beauty belongs to everyone.” Absolutely. You’re so beautiful!! Out of the “everyone” that beauty belongs to, it CERTAINLY belongs to you!!
I wish I had this level of confidence 😭
berrycrunch me to
"They" can do what "we" can do. And sometimes a hell of a lot better!
You go, girl!
Nalani Pimentel,
Very true. I love "special" people.
DRS_ au Have you seen the Fearless photo shoot? JA
They literally can't anything they can do we can do 10 times better, There isn't a single thing down syndromes can do better than a normal person, Please stop these lies if you give them something to love based on lies it hurts more when they have to face reallity
DRS_ au nazi* danke
DRS_ au my my that language calm down, I don't like them either but you don't have to in detail and use such grammar
she’s so classy, what a beauty 😍
Let's teach children to do better, treat everyone with love and respect. It was so heartbreaking to hear about her bullying experience. She has grown into a strong and beautiful woman. XOXO
She has that 1940s pinup girl look.
Yes that’s what I thought. I didn’t know what the style was called.
that’s what i thought
Deivamgal 23 01 18
Except with Downes syndrome face.
She actually looks really cool. When she expresses herself, she doesn't seem as handicapped as I thought she would sound. We have a very strong prejudice towards people who look different in any way. It's crazy how many of those barriers collapse once you actually take the time to know more about the person.
You would and will be pleasantly surprised when you do.
Because we have both battled PTSD, severe depression, anxiety, etc. in the same hospital clinic, I'm fortunate enough to know a woman with Cerebral Palsy. She has a slight tremor in her hands and definitely sounds 'deferent' when she speaks, but she is such a kind lady and there are a few of us who see her as a friend, not 'some weirdo' - simply because at first glance it's easy to tell she's 'different' (she also occasionally has seizures due to her condition and probably more difficult symptoms she has to manage which I don't even notice. C.P. presents different challenges or symptoms to each individual).
I remember one day her and her best friend were describing why they didn't like one of the nurses in the clinic we were in. It was because this nurse had (literally) tried to spoon feed this woman her tablets - despite her being quite capable of taking them herself.
This woman then went on a rant and made a list of EVERYTHING she can do independently...
Many people don't realise the physiological effects of mental illness and just how disabling they can be. Anyway, I guess you could say I'm a pretty good example of someone who's DEFINITELY become severely disabled by mental illnesses over the years 😜
Both myself and this lady live alone when we aren't in hospital. Sometimes we receive some 'community support' - but it isn't much. Anyway, as she was listing off all these things she can and does do for herself, by herself, I silently realised, "holy crap. I'm more disabled than she is right now - she is capable of SO MUCH MORE than I am at this point!"
Yet I doubt others would initially presume that, simply because she walks funny, speaks funny and drools a bit. If I think about the last time I got 'dressed up' (for my Grandma's funeral) and got up to read something she had previously requested we read at her funeral ("The Sum of Things"), I would have APPEARED just like the girl I was before mental illness disabled me... intelligent, eloquent, beautiful, talented, creative, kind, etc. etc. (these are all words I've heard from other people when they describe me). I left high school with fantastic marks and dreams of going to university and getting a job in my dream career.
These days, I struggle with everything from answering/making phone calls, leaving the house (or hospital), showering, brushing my hair, managing to complete simple tasks (e.g. laundry. Or wrapping up Xmas presents or whatever). I live off packaged food because I have no motivation to cook. I used to be a good singer and played piano, trumpet and even taught myself how to play the Irish tin whistle when I was 11 years old. I was very artistic growing up, was dux of my high school art classes and at one point was 'semi-well enough' to study a bachelor of visual arts at uni part time (where I somehow managed to INCREASE my GPA).
These days I struggle to simply colour in. I have no motivation for art or craft projects, yet this woman I've been speaking of managed to make beaded bracelets for all the females in the smoker's courtyard at the clinic. For Christmas, she made FROM SCRATCH a card, matching envelope and matching gift bag with some sweets and chocolate in it for all of us. She said it took FOREVER - but the point is that she did it. She can crochet tiny delicate patterns and I can't even remember how to knit.
I know this is a long post but I wanted to show just how WRONG our first impressions of people can be. If you put me next to this woman and looked at us both, I can (sadly) guarantee that the majority would point to me if they were asked, "who seems more capable in life?" Same thing would happen if you watched us sit down and talk for 10 minutes.
Yet as I described above in detail, at this point in time, she is SO MUCH MORE CAPABLE OF VARIOUS THINGS IN LIFE OVERALL than I am that it's absolutely indisputable!
I'm honoured to have gotten to know this woman. Yet if it wasn't for her (more 'normal' looking) best friend at the clinic who treated her just like everyone else, I probably would have been too prejudiced and judgemental to bother to get to know her...
That makes me sad AND somewhat disgusted at myself for being like the majority of society and just automatically assuming that people are somehow 'lesser' than you WITHOUT EVEN GETTING TO KNOW THEM FIRST!
I love that this lady with Downs Syndrome was given an opportunity to model. Not only because it brings attention to 'changing the modelling industry', but because in regards to HOW she goes about her modelling - she's really quite good! 👏😍
Thanks for reading all of this if you actually got this far lol... 😳😬
Arielle Rose That was a really nice, insightful post :) ♥️
My goodness... she’s far more articulate than some of the people I’ve worked with. She’s gorgeous, inside and out. 💕
I've modeled too, I'm super jealous of her confidence. It's a hard thing to do, believe it or not. She's got it.
She is honestly super pretty
1. I think she's beautiful. 2. I've been working with people with differing abilities for over 25 years. I am so excited to see this young lady achieve goals that most woman can't. I wish her the best in her career. xoxoxox
Well done to those business's who first took note of the capabilities of Katie, and who employed her, especially in the field of beauty and modelling. Well done to everyone who is involved in the career of Katie, to Katie herself, and to her parents. It is great to see her equalised with other catwalk beauties.
damn chica! I gotta step up my game, shes lookin cute as hell posing for her photo shoot. I hope she continues as a model she has talent for it.
She is so pretty and cute! I don't comment on videos often but it's so sad to all these comments saying she's ugly. We all have our opinions, but don't be rude to her or others. What's gained from that? Spread love not negativity. 💕
Kat Sign nobody is saying shes ugly wtf are you talking about
Queen Peaches When this video first came out I saw several comments stating that. One that specifically made me write this was one that said something like, "wtf she's ugly. Kill her" or something like that. There were also several other mean comments when this came out that inspired my comment. I'm glad to now see more positive comments :)
Does it make you feel better, being a liar?
Kat Sign okay so it's a reactionary behaviour? That i can understand better.
I like you
I'm not lying, I find her really pretty and cute!
She is so beautiful, I'm glad she has her best intentions to live her life the way she wants to. Keep being fearless Katie.
She's a neverending ray of sunshine !!
I honestly kind of hate it when people say "We have to accept that we're all the same, we all look beautiful".No, we are not.Why can't we just accept that we're all different and everybody is ugly in someone elses eyes.
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But she is cute
This is true. I don't think that any one should force themselves to think a certain way just because it's what a good person would do. Be honest.
And everyone is beautiful in someone else's eyes...except those who actually want to say unpleasant things about another. Those people can never be beautiful until they take a good look at themselves and decide to grow up..
Vey Vey she is very cute
The message is literally the opposite of what you said. We have to accept that we're all _different,_ and all of us are beautiful. Just because someone is ugly to someone else, doesn't make it a fact that they're ugly. We are beautiful in all types of ways.
I think the focus of the matter should be this: physical beauty doesn't determine a person's value. If a girl thinks she's not as pretty as some celebrity she admires, it may not be the answer for her to pretend she sees everyone as exactly the same. The answer is not to pretend, or to be jealous of people who have different things from you. The answer is to embrace what YOU have, to accept yourself and others. We all work with what we are given; nobody has everything and nobody has nothing. Beauty isn't all that matters, intelligence isn't all that matters, wealth isn't all that matters... the list goes on. Be thankful for what you have and don't worry about what you don't. And don't be hard on yourself, either - beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.
You see, this is the kind of BORN DIFFERENT segment I'm game for... dispels stereotypes and negativity without promoting a lifestyle that's strange or unnerving
RevolutionGamersHD there another model like her on attitude channel she a teen though
Her smile is so beautiful with confidence♥ Never have seen any model who has cutest smile as hers!!
Awww! She's adorable! So much confidence, YOU GO GIRL!
Shes soooooo pretty god I'm so happy for her 💖
This is great. I want my niece Sofia to have a bright future like this! She is just as bright and intelligent!
Yashiteru my name is Sofia haha 😂
Yashiteru aw i hope the best for your niece!
Share- aids Hey pal, don’t call other people stupid when you’re making basic punctuation mistakes. Now piss off, troll.
OP-I’m sure your niece is lovely and can do whatever she puts her mind to. 💗
That’s really admirable; no one should let a disability of any kind stop them from doing what they love. As long as you don’t hurt yourself or anyone else, follow your passion!
She’s prettier without makeup!! She’s so gorgeous and awesome. The world needs more people like Katie
What an amazing, beautiful, talented young lady..... you go Katie!!!!
she is very pretty she isnt challenging beauty. she is enhancing beauty💗👌🏽
This just warmed my heart and added a bit of sunshine to my day!
I really love the sort of pin-up look they put on her😍 she suits it very well! I'm so happy for her she seems so happy :)
Not everyone can rock red lipstick, stunning!!
I’m happy to see her achieving her dreams. I saw some comments about how she is not suitable being a model, and people who typed those comments probably didn’t realize how hurtful their words could be.
I mean, deep down, we are all the same. Everyone can have their goals and everyone has the right to achieve the goals, and I hope people would appreciate the efforts she had made to achieve hers.
Her condition is just a condition, it doesn’t define her, she is a beautiful individual.
She's absolutely stunning well done on your campaign Katie x
"Beauty belongs to everyone." This quote should be all over the internet. So true.
Awesome, awesome, awesome
Madeline Stuwart was the first down syndrome model but this girl also rocks, so adorable😍
She's DOWNright beautiful. I'm sorry.
She is so beautiful ! Don’t be sorry :)
Bruhh 💀
Im DOWNS with this comment.
But would you go DOWNs on her?
That is the question
💜
Had me crying! Katie is beautiful inside and outside! Very awesome young lady ⚘💖👍
she's awsum...remember guys her family supported her... family support is very crucial !!! have a good day ☺
She is very beautiful omg!! 😍😍 and I mean really, not only from her inside but to me she has a really beautiful appearance 😍 and I also love the fact, that she wants to help people with disabilities all over the world to love themselves and be proud of who they are!!!! Go girl!!!!! 😉❤
AndriGaga Germanotta She has a rocking little body too. She's soooo cute. I'm jealous!
She is so beautiful and I don't even know her but I am so proud of her for standing up and doing this x You go girl ♥️
She is the most BEAUTIFUL PERSON I’ve ever seen in my WHOLE LIFE!! No joke, not even kidding!!! Love her!!! Her attitude her smile her look!! She owns it!!! You go girl!!! The possibilities are endless!!!
What a beautiful girl. My daughter Nicole was born with Cornelia De Lange Syndrome.
It's A genetic chromosomal syndrome. She is 30 years old and lives in a group home in Maryland. She has many obstacles, but she tries very hard every day. Her Dad and I love her more than anything in the world!! ❤
💗💗
She is so intelligent and well spoken! Seems like her parents did a great job raising her to believe in herself as well.
That makes me sooooo incredibly angry that kids were so cruel to her! My school was very clicky and there were definitely bullies BUT we also had a few kids with Downs and let me tell you EVERYONE protected them and treated them like everyone else!
Fearless!!! One word!!! And yet it describes you in so many different ways!!! You are Incredible!!!
They should call it up syndrome because I have never met a person with downs that is actually down! They're always so positive and uplifting!
Sara C. Why is it called downs?
Katie Bright well that was a stupid comment
Katie Bright WTF
aw thats a cute comment;) i agree! people with downs are always so kind and happy!
sleepyskorpion some game of thrones shit right here 😂😂
She is such a beautifu woman. More importantly, she is a strong and courageous woman. We all can learn so much from her!
I love her, she has that vintage vibe which will stand out from other models these days! Also, she's so CONFIDENT, I can't be as half as swagged as her.
She's amazingly articulate. I love it! 😊
You go girl! gorgeous!!!
She. Is. BEA-utiful. 💕
I love her in the pin up photos, you go Katie!! Don't let anyone ever get you down, you are beautiful!!
She's so beautiful inside and out, intelligent and inspiring. I hope more people like her exist, break the cycle. truly amazing.
This is adorable 😍
Anjoelynna Garcia why ?
she's so pretty wow
I just stumbbled upon this video and I was amazed! What a person! Dear Katie, you are wonderful!!! Your attitude, wisdom and beauty defy all the negative stereotypes about people with disabilities. In fact, it seems so inappropriate to say „disabilities“. It's much better to say obstacles! Congrats to you and your wanderful parents.
And you encourage others too - great job!
Go for it, enjoy your life! All the best!
She’s so fearless and strong and passionate and just absolutely amazing❤️❤️
I only have one thing to say, YOU GO GIRL!! 💖
She’s so pretty and her sas is just perfect!
Having great parents/family really shows in her confidence & self respect. Great job parents!!
What an amazing sweet young lady you are! My best to you and hope for your career to blossom as you have. Downs children are a blessing to our world, get to know them better and see for yourselves how remarkable they can be.
this is great! my baby sisters have down syndrome and they also want to be models like you
She worked hard to achieve her success, I hope those bullies see her when they watch CZcams after their shift at Walmart ends.
I use to work with autism, never underestimate the willpower of a person with a dream.
She's already making me smile as soon as the vid started.❤️
I was the president of Best buddies at my high school! I loved it so much, it helps people feel not only like they belong, but like we're all one big amazing family! I love this so much!!!!
she doesn't even look like she has down syndrome she just look like a beautiful woman who models
True she looks normal
Baitalon but she is an example for beauty and you should stand up for yourself
Baitalon She has such mild facial characteristics of down syndrome that it's hard to tell.
Your Friend Salamander it's a spectrum and she's very high functioning, she's more articulate that some neurotypical people
Your comment isn't intentionally shady but it still is.
Cute and beautiful
Great smile, energy and attitude! YOU GO GIRL!!, Show everybody how its done!!
i hate how people lie to you just so it makes you feel good, i understand they're trying to be nice but it honestly lowers the self esteem. but wow i can't lie about how beautiful this girl really is!
I've seen people who are way worse off than her. She's actually in pretty good shape. That's a good thing.
she is gorgeous
You go girl! She's so pretty and seems so nice and down to earth.
How come it’s 2018 and this is only just happening? I’m so proud of her! Ya go gurlllll
Wow she's so inspirational , she so pretty ❤
Her family did a superb job educating and taking care of her.
Omg, so beautiful! And it takes more than beauty to be a model. Katie Meade has talent, fabulous stage presence, and a very-marketable look. She has made a huge mark in the modelling community. Love you, Katie.
Part of me is afraid that it is almost as if they are telling her, "See, if you want to hide it, you can." But of course this is only my paranoia speaking, so used to prejudices in the fashion industry. This is a refreshing point of view, finally!
She so pretty and I love her voice
she's cute
More beauty than most, and something extra that comes with the uniqueness she was born with, an openness, honesty and a genuine sense of self that most of us can only try to emulate.
i love her. so beautiful and genuine. the world needs more light like her in the world