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Hunter McGrady

Hunter Sienna McGrady (born May 4, 1993) is an American plus-size model. She started plus-size modelling when she was 19 years old after being signed with Wilhelmina. She is currently signed to One Management and was recently featured on the cover of Sports illustrated Swimsuit’s 2024 60th Anniversary Legends issue. [2]

Hunter McGrady
McGrady on Cntrl+Alt+Delete in 2018
Born (1993-05-04) May 4, 1993 (age 31)[1]
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
SpouseBrian Keys
Children2
FatherMichael McGrady
RelativesMichaela McGrady (sister)
Modeling information
Height5 ft 11 in (1.8 m)
Hair colorBlonde
Eye colorHazel
Agency
Digital Brand Architects (Los Angeles)

Early life and education

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McGrady was born in Los Angeles, to American actor Michael McGrady and model Brynja McGrady.[3] She has an older sister, fellow model Michaela McGrady.[4] The two sisters host the popular podcast titled Model Citizen.[5] Her younger brother Tynan died in a car accident in 2021.[6]

McGrady married advertising executive Brian Keys in 2019.[4] They had their first child together, a son, in 2021.[7] They had their second child together, a daughter, in 2023.[8]

Career

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McGrady in the Chromat Spring-Summer 2018 Serenity Collection, New York Fashion Week

McGrady started her career as a straight sized model at age 15.[9] At 19, she decided to start plus size modeling because she could not maintain the 00 standard set by her agency.[10] In 2017, she became the largest model (size 16) to appear in a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.[11][12][13] In 2019, she was the first plus-size model on a cover of The Knot.[14] In 2024 McGrady appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated for their 60th anniversary Legends issue.[15][16]

 
Hunter McGrady posing with her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover at a CBS appearance

In 2021 McGrady launched her groundbreaking clothing line All Worthy with QVC[17] which included a size range from XXS to 5X. Speaking with Teen Vogue of her line, McGrady said “I want everybody to feel worthy," she told Teen Vogue. "I want them to feel empowered, amazing, beautiful, comfortable in their skin. I want them to put on these pieces and feel like they can just take on the day and be the best that they can be, and I want people to know that we're all in this together."[18] In 2022 McGrady was featured on the cover of Health Magazine’s Jan/Feb issue.[19]

References

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  1. ^ "Hunter Sienna McGrady". California Birth Index, 1905–1995. Archived from the original on November 13, 2019. Retrieved November 13, 2019. https://curvage.org/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/15986-hunter-mcgrady/&page=31
  2. ^ "Chrissy Teigen, Gayle King, Hunter McGrady and Kate Upton Are Revealed as Sports Illustrated Swimsuit's 2024 Cover Models for the Franchise's 60th Anniversary Issue". www.businesswire.com. 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  3. ^ Bergstein, Rachelle (13 February 2018). "SI Swimsuit's plus-size model is embracing her curves".
  4. ^ a b Gorce, Tammy La (2019-07-12). "Snapchat Message Leads to Longer Story for Hunter McGrady (Published 2019)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
  5. ^ "Model Citizen". Dear Media - New Way to Podcast. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
  6. ^ "Model Hunter McGrady Mourns Death of 23-Year-Old Brother Tynan in Moving Tribute". E! Online. 2021-05-04. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  7. ^ Lee, Esther (June 28, 2021). "Model Hunter McGrady Has Welcomed a Baby Boy". theknot.com. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
  8. ^ "Model Hunter McGrady Welcomes Baby Girl, Reveals Meaningful Name: 'I Could Stare at You Forever'". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  9. ^ "Why Model Hunter McGrady Prays for the Haters". Allure. 26 July 2018.
  10. ^ "Hunter McGrady Gets Candid About What It Took to Finally Embrace Her Natural Body". Shape Magazine.
  11. ^ Mackenzie, Macaela; Radloff, Jessica (2019-06-17). "Hunter McGrady Is Calling B.S. on the Pressure Put on Brides to Lose Weight". Glamour. Retrieved 2019-09-05.
  12. ^ "SI Swimsuit rookie Hunter McGrady: 'This is my God-given body'". Fox News. 2017-02-22. Retrieved 2019-09-05.
  13. ^ "From a Size 2 to Sports Illustrated Swim's Curviest Model Ever: Hunter McGrady Is 'Much Happier' at a Size 16". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2019-09-05.
  14. ^ Justich, Kerry (2019-09-04). "'Curviest model ever' Hunter McGrady talks being a plus-size bride: 'Give me the tightest, sexiest dress'". Yahoo Lifestyle. Retrieved 2019-09-05.
  15. ^ "Kate Upton, Hunter McGrady talk impact of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  16. ^ "Hunter McGrady Shot Her 2024 SI Swimsuit Cover 8 Months Postpartum: 'Want My Daughter to See This' (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  17. ^ Russo, Gianluca (2020-04-22). "Hunter McGrady Launches Size Inclusive Fashion Line All Worthy". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  18. ^ Russo, Gianluca (2020-04-22). "Hunter McGrady Launches Size Inclusive Fashion Line All Worthy". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  19. ^ "Hunter McGrady pushes back against 'shed the holiday' weight narrative on magazine cover". Yahoo Life. 2021-12-16. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
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