Abby Champion | |
Birth Date: | 28 February 1997 |
Birth Place: | Vestavia Hills, Alabama, U.S. |
Partner: | Patrick Schwarzenegger (2015–present; engaged)[1] |
Hair Color: | Blonde |
Eye Color: | Blue |
Abby Champion is an American fashion model.
Champion was born in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham, to Laura and Greg Champion.[2] She has a sister who is also a model, as well as two brothers. Champion graduated from Vestavia Hills High School, where she was a cheerleader. She was discovered by a Next Management agent while in The Bahamas for a pageant with her sister.[3] Champion had planned to go to Auburn University.[2]
Champion debuted at Bottega Veneta's S/S 2018 fashion show.[4] In March 2018, she appeared in a W editorial.[5] The next season, F/W 2018, she appeared on the cover of Russh[6] and walked in shows for brands including Balmain, Chanel, Elie Saab, Dolce & Gabbana, and Miu Miu. She has also appeared in campaigns for Chanel and Miu Miu.[1]
In addition to many appearances in Vogue, Champion has been on the cover of Vogue Japan with models including Mika Schneider,[7] Vogue Hong Kong with models including Selena Forrest, and Vogue Italia among others.[8] She also appeared on the May 2024 cover of Vogue Adria by herself.
Since 2015, Champion has been in a relationship with actor Patrick Schwarzenegger and the couple became engaged in December 2023.[1]