America’s Next Top Model Misleads Petites

TYRA BANKS MISLEADS PETITE MODELS!

By Ann Lauren

It’s intriguing to me ANTM cycle 13 winner will be awarded a contract with Wilhemina Models.  Last time I checked (today) they don’t even have a “petite model division” at the agency.  In fact, they don’t accept submissions from women who are under 5′8″!   Here’s a direct excerpt from the website:

“What types of models do you represent?”  Answer:   “At Wilhelmina we represent different types of professional models, in almost every age, size and ethnicity. We limit ourselves to a specific amount of models in each category.  The height requirement for female models is 5′8″ and above. WE DO NOT HAVE A PETITE MODELS DIVISION. “

You can easily check for yourself at http://www.wilhelmina.com/contact.cfm

It is interesting that Tyra Banks represents to her hopeful petite models that Wilhelmina works with models of “all heights.”  This is a clear misrepresentation.  I’m guessing that the contract the ANTM “shortie model” winner will receive from Wilhelmina isn’t worth the paper it’s written on.

As usual reality TV is not based in reality.  This show is clearly a self-promotional vehicle for Tyra, and the interests of petite models do not appear to be a real motivation for the show’s producers.  Do not be mislead and believe you can submit your composite cards or snapshots to Wilhelmina anytime soon.

…but rest assured, BellaPetite.com will continue to provide information you can rely on!