Hunter McGrady explained

Hunter McGrady
Birth Date:May 4, 1993[1]
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Spouse:Brian Keys
Children:2
Father:Michael McGrady
Relatives:Michaela McGrady (sister)
Nationality:American
Height:5 ft 11 inches (1.8 m)
Hair Color:Blonde
Eye Color:Hazel

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]

Early life and education

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. They had their first child together, a son, in 2021.[7] They had their second child together, a daughter, in 2023.[8]

Career

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] 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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Hunter Sienna McGrady. California Birth Index, 1905–1995. November 13, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191113223423/https://www.californiabirthindex.org/birth/hunter_sienna_mcgrady_born_1993_22342027. November 13, 2019. https://curvage.org/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/15986-hunter-mcgrady/&page=31
  2. Web site: 2024-05-14 . 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 . 2024-05-15 . www.businesswire.com . en.
  3. Web site: SI Swimsuit's plus-size model is embracing her curves. Rachelle. Bergstein. 13 February 2018.
  4. News: Gorce. Tammy La. 2019-07-12. Snapchat Message Leads to Longer Story for Hunter McGrady (Published 2019). en-US. The New York Times. 2021-01-14. 0362-4331.
  5. Web site: Model Citizen. 2021-10-10. Dear Media - New Way to Podcast. en.
  6. Web site: 2021-05-04. Model Hunter McGrady Mourns Death of 23-Year-Old Brother Tynan in Moving Tribute. 2021-05-09. E! Online.
  7. Web site: Lee. Esther. June 28, 2021. Model Hunter McGrady Has Welcomed a Baby Boy. 2021-10-10. theknot.com. en.
  8. Web site: Model Hunter McGrady Welcomes Baby Girl, Reveals Meaningful Name: 'I Could Stare at You Forever' . 2024-05-15 . Peoplemag . en.
  9. Web site: Why Model Hunter McGrady Prays for the Haters. Allure. 26 July 2018.
  10. Web site: Hunter McGrady Gets Candid About What It Took to Finally Embrace Her Natural Body. Shape Magazine.
  11. Web site: Hunter McGrady Is Calling B.S. on the Pressure Put on Brides to Lose Weight. Mackenzie. Macaela. Radloff. Jessica. 2019-06-17. Glamour. en. 2019-09-05.
  12. Web site: SI Swimsuit rookie Hunter McGrady: 'This is my God-given body'. 2017-02-22. Fox News. en-US. 2019-09-05.
  13. Web site: From a Size 2 to Sports Illustrated Swim's Curviest Model Ever: Hunter McGrady Is 'Much Happier' at a Size 16. PEOPLE.com. en. 2019-09-05.
  14. Web site: 'Curviest model ever' Hunter McGrady talks being a plus-size bride: 'Give me the tightest, sexiest dress'. Justich. Kerry. 2019-09-04. Yahoo Lifestyle. en-US. 2019-09-05.
  15. Web site: Kate Upton, Hunter McGrady talk impact of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue - CBS News . 2024-05-15 . www.cbsnews.com . en-US.
  16. Web site: Hunter McGrady Shot Her 2024 SI Swimsuit Cover 8 Months Postpartum: 'Want My Daughter to See This' (Exclusive) . 2024-05-15 . Peoplemag . en.
  17. Web site: Russo . Gianluca . 2020-04-22 . Hunter McGrady Launches Size Inclusive Fashion Line All Worthy . 2024-05-15 . Teen Vogue . en-US.
  18. Web site: Russo . Gianluca . 2020-04-22 . Hunter McGrady Launches Size Inclusive Fashion Line All Worthy . 2024-05-15 . Teen Vogue . en-US.
  19. Web site: 2021-12-16 . Hunter McGrady pushes back against 'shed the holiday' weight narrative on magazine cover . 2024-05-16 . Yahoo Life . en-US.

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