Lily Camille McMenamy (born 3 April 1994) is an American-born English model and actress.
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 Lily McMenamy for Love magazine in 2017 | |
| Born | Lily Camille McMenamy[3] 3 April 1994 Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Model, actress |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Parent(s) | Kristen McMenamy Hubert Boukobza |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)[1] |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Blue-green |
| Agency | Next Model Management (New York, Paris, Milan, London) Chic Management (Sydney)[2] |
Early life
editMcMenamy was born in Pennsylvania.[4][5] Her mother, Kristen McMenamy, was one of the world's top models during the 1990s.[6] Her father, Hubert Boukobza, was a Tunisian who once owned the nightclub Les Bains-Douches in Paris, France.[7][8]
As a baby, McMenamy was photographed with her mother for a fashion photo spread that appeared in the French edition of Glamour.[3] She was once carried in her mother's arms as she walked in a Chanel fashion show.[8][9]
McMenamy grew up in London, England,[5] with her mother and stepfather, the English fashion photographer Miles Aldridge. She attended Parliament Hill School and also Camden School for Girls.[8] She would occasionally travel to Paris to spend time with her biological father.[5]
Career
editAt the age of 18, McMenamy moved to Paris to work as a waitress.[8] Once there, upon the suggestion of a friend,[8][10] French model Morgane Dubled,[11] McMenamy decided to begin working as a model, and was signed by Next Management.[10]
In October 2012, she had her first significant modelling assignment, being chosen to walk the runway for Yves Saint Laurent's spring/summer 2013 fashion show, designed by Hedi Slimane.[7][8][12] The very next day, she walked the runway for Chanel.[7][8]
Six months later, she attracted attention when she took part in the Marc Jacobs fall/winter 2013 fashion show, where she walked the runway wearing just a pair of hot pants and long black gloves. She was topless, covering her breasts with her right arm as she walked.[8][9][13] She was later chosen by Jacobs to appear in the ad campaign for that collection.[14] She also appeared in the fall/winter 2013 ad campaign for United Colors of Benetton.[15]
McMenamy has also modelled for other fashion brands, such as Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Moschino, A.P.C., Balmain, Emilio Pucci, Vionnet, Jean Paul Gaultier, Kenzo, and Giles Deacon. She has graced the covers of the magazines i-D, Purple, LOVE, Russh, and Zoo Magazine. She has been featured in the pages of British Vogue, Vogue Italia, Interview, L'Officiel, Teen Vogue, Numéro, V, Dazed, Tatler, and T: The New York Times Style Magazine.
Additionally, she has worked with some of the fashion industry's photographers like Juergen Teller, Peter Lindbergh, Jean-Baptiste Mondino, Ellen von Unwerth, and Terry Richardson.
McMenamy appeared in the 2015 film A Bigger Splash.[5]
In October 2020, McMenamy appeared with her mother on the cover of the 40th anniversary issue of i-D magazine, photographed by Alasdair McLellan.[16]
Personal life
editMcMenamy has a younger sister and two younger brothers from her mother's marriage to Aldridge.[17] She considers her mother her favourite model,[11] and has said, "My mother has been a massive influence, now more than ever."[7]
McMenamy likes to practice yoga in her spare time.[1][8] She starred in a short film titled We Like the Zoo made by photographer and filmmaker KT Auleta.[18]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | A Bigger Splash | Sylvie |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Translantics | Laci Loko | Television mini-series |
References
edit- ^ a b "Lily McMenamy". Next Models. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ "Lily McMenamy - Model".
- ^ a b "Eye Scoop". Women's Wear Daily. 5 July 1992. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ "Model-Portrait Lily McMenamy". Elle Germany (in German). Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ a b c d Nordstrom, Leigh (29 April 2016). "Lily McMenamy Moves From Walking Saint Laurent to Costarring With Tilda Swinton". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ Sowray, Bibby (27 September 2012). "Kristen McMenamy's daughter set for catwalk debut?". The Telegraph. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ a b c d Brecher, Media (February 2013). "Lily McMenamy On Following Her Model Mom's Lead". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Kissick, Dean (10 November 2013). "lily mcmenamy proves that to be irreplaceable you must first be different". I-D. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ a b Spedding, Emma (9 May 2013). "Lily McMenamy Follows in Her Mum Kristen's Footsteps And Does The i-D Wink". Grazia Daily. Archived from the original on 4 September 2014. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ a b Bayly, Zac. "London Calling: Lily McMenamy". V Magazine (V84 Fall Preview 2013). Archived from the original on 4 September 2014. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ a b "Model Wall: Lily McMenamy". Vogue. March 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ Rees, Alex (2 October 2012). "Lily McMenamy Did Walk in Yesterday's Saint Laurent Show". The Cut. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ Sowray, Bibby (15 February 2013). "New York Fashion Week: Lily McMenamy's topless saunter at Marc Jacobs". The Telegraph. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ Gontcharova, Natalie (14 May 2013). "Marc Jacobs Taps Lily McMenamy for Ad Campaign After She Appears Topless on His Runway". Time. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ Krentcil, Faran (17 February 2014). "Lily McMenamy on Green Juice, Living in a Hippie Commune, and Kendall Jenner". Elle. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ Petty, Felix (22 October 2020). "Model family Kristen and Lily McMenamy on their most iconic i-D moments". i-D. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ Chamberlain, Vassi (6 December 2021). ""I Really Want To Be A Grown-Up, But I Can't": At 56, Kristen McMenamy Remains Fashion's Most Fabulous Eccentric". British Vogue. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ Neva, Damien (22 May 2014). "Watch: "We Like the Zoo" Starring Lily McMenamy". Next News. Retrieved 4 September 2014.