Who is Martha Hunt? Victoria’s Secret model and inspirational Scoliosis sufferer – here’s what we know
SHE'S a southern belle who moved to New York after being discovered by a photographer in her home city of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Martha Hunt, who first walked the Victoria's Secret fashion show in 2013, earned her Angel wings with the lingerie brand last year.
She recently rocked the catwalk in the Victoria's Secret 2016 show, in Paris. Here's what you need to know about the 27-year-old blonde beauty.
How long has she been modelling?
During her successful career, Martha has walked in more than 180 fashion shows - for brands including Balmain, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbaa, Louis Vuitton, Oscar de la Renta, Prada, Stella McCartney and Versace.
In the past, Martha has graced the pages of Vogue, Elle and Harper's Bazaar.
While, like many models, she starred in Taylor Swift's infamous Bad Blood music video - which played out like a who's who in showbiz back in 2014.
She is part of the country singer's infamous power group of gal pals, and last year: "We need more people like her who really want to bring women together, and not oversexualize themselves as that being what makes them worthy.
"I admire her so much as a person and as a role model for young women. Plus she's just talented, and she's just the best... I can't say enough good things about her."
It is thought that the pair became friends after Taylor performed at the 2014 VS fashion show.
What about her private life?
Martha is currently dating photographer Jason McDonald - of whom she gushed: "It's great to have somebody who understands.
"You might not get big points for (cancelling dinner plans) but they get it.
"You have to be ready to surprise your man just to keep it interesting.
"We give each other advice and opinions on each other's work. We bring each other up."
How does she keep fit?
Martha maintains her enviable figure by doing regular Pilates, yoga and boxing - as well as personal training sessions three times a week.
But her training is not without its hardships. Martha has suffered from Scoliosis since she was 14, and has metal rods inserted into her spine to straighten her back.
What is scoliosis?
* An abnormal twisting and curvature of the spine.
* Typical signs include a visibly curved spine, one shoulder being higher than the other, clothes not hanging properly, a prominent rib cage and/or difference in leg lengths.
* In 80% of cases, there is no known cause.
* However. scoliosis can sometimes be caused by cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy or marfan syndrome.
* The condition most commonly affects people aged 10-15, and three/four in every 1,000 kids in the UK need treatment.
* It's more common in females.
* Surgery is not always necessary - and back braces are sometimes worn by child sufferers to stop their spines from curving further.
Martha told the Mail Online: "Having (surgery) has really helped me be straighter, feel better with less pain.
"It’s made walking the runway a little more of a challenge, but I'm just so thankful that I’ve been able to walk runways and been able to achieve so much even with this condition."
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