Tess Holliday made history as the first plus-size model signed by a major modeling agency (viaDeadline).
She also started thebody positivitycampaign #effyourbeautystandards (EYBS) on her Instagram in 2013, perPeople.
In May 2021, the model opened up with candid vulnerability about hereating disorder.

Hollidaytweeted, “I’m anorexic & in recovery.
I’m not ashamed to say it out loud anymore.
If you are struggling with an eating disorder, or know someone who is, help is available.

NOT here for it.”
Instagram commenters sent love her way.
One wrote, in part, “Thank you for this caption.
So many people need to hear this.”