Duckie Thot has been killing the game, and this is hardly the first time.
Who is Duckie Thot?
Nyadak “Duckie” Thot is an Australian model and breakout star who earned her start in fashion as a contestant on season eight of “Australia’s Next Top Model.”
Following her appearance on the show, Thot officially began her modeling career after walking the runway for the Australian department store, David Jones.
Later, her beauty would be recognized by an even bigger name, Kanye West. In an interview with Vogue, she explains how it all went down.
“I left a casting in New York and Kim, from Kanye’s team, ran out after me,” she said. “‘You have to come upstairs! Kanye will love your look!’ she cried. I didn’t even know Kanye was in the same building! I followed her to see what was up and ended up shooting a magazine cover that day.”
And the rest was history.
Soon after, Thot began receiving nods from other top artists such as Nicki Minaj and Rihanna. And in 2017, she would partner with the “Lift Me Up” singer as one of the models for her line of apparel and footwear Savage x Fenty.
Regarding their collab, she told Vogue, “I’m still trying to get my head around working with Rihanna, she’s one of the most influential women in the world.”
Today, Duckie Thot is one of the most recognized models in the industry. And it certainly is not hard to see why – with her striking features and statuesque frame, Thot is a natural on the catwalk. Not to mention, the regal beauty has worked with a number of top designers including Balmain, Moschino, and Oscar de la Renta.
5 Times She Understood the Assignment
So there you have it – Duckie Thot is not just a pretty face! She’s a talented model, social media star and philanthropist who is making a real difference in the world. Here are five other times that sis understood the assignment:
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That Time She Stayed True To Her Roots
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Duckie Thot is a South Sudanese woman with immense pride in her heritage. In an interview with Glass, she talks about the importance of honoring her roots. “Coming to Australia from South Sudan created a sense of diaspora for my parents so they were always very diligent about incorporating our culture into our everyday lives as much as possible. Whether that be speaking to each other in our mother language, eating traditional foods, attending a South Sudanese church, and consuming entertainment directly related to our culture.”
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And in 2019, she took to social media to speak on the civil war happening in her home country. Her post called for action, asking her fans to engage, listen and respond to the South Sudanese community.
2.
That Time Her Efforts Paid Off
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L’Oréal Paris is one of the most recognized brands in the cosmetic industry. Founded over a century ago, the company has quickly become an industry titan, with its products sold in a whopping 150 countries.
In 2018, the beauty brand announced Duckie Thot as its global brand ambassador. The reason why? Her outspokenness on diversity.
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In an interview with WWD, a L’Oréal spokesperson explained their decision. “She launched online conversations where others shared their stories,” they said. “By speaking out, she has contributed to the redefinition of what [being] a model is. Her uplifting messages are shared to inspire her followers to love themselves.”
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That Time She Ate
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Even though Duckie Thot is still relatively new to the game, the young model is already creating a name for herself in the industry. And throughout her career as a model, Thot has traveled the world, working with a number of name brands and designers.
For example, in 2019, Duckie Thot graced the cover of the April issue of British Vogue. And to say she ate that is an understatement.
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The superstar model looked absolutely regal, adorned in gold and turquoise jewelry that highlighted her deep skin tone. She styled her hair into a choppy pixie cut that framed her stunning features.
4.
That Time She Shared Her Go-To Skincare Product
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As a famous model, Duckie Thot takes her skin pretty seriously. And it certainly shows because her skin is downright flawless.
In an interview with Fashionista, she attributes her healthy, glowing skin to her own personal skincare routine. And she even lets the girls in on one of her favorite go-to products.
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“I am a big skin-care fanatic, so I will say that clay masks are always my go-tos, especially since I’m traveling all the time.” She explains. “It’s really important to keep the skin hydrated, so one of the other products that I use is the Hydrafresh Genius Mask.”
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That Time She Stood Up For Women
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According to a national survey conducted by Stop Street Harrassment, 65 percent of women admitted to having experienced street harrassment. Even worse, 23 percent reported being sexually assaulted, 20 percent reported being stalked, and 9 percent reported rape.
But even though many women experience street harrassment, not much is done to stop it.
As a L’Oréal global ambassador, Duckie Thot opted to use her platform to raise awareness of the problem.
And on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, she took to social media to speak up, enlisting the help of her fans to #standup against street harrassment.