Abby Champion

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Abby Champion
Born (1997-02-28) February 28, 1997 (age 27)
Vestavia Hills, Alabama, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Partner(s) Patrick Schwarzenegger (2015–present; engaged) [1]
Modeling information
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Hair colorBlonde
Eye colorBlue
Agency

Abby Champion is an American fashion model.

Early life

Champion was born in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham, [lower-alpha 1] to Laura and Greg Champion. [3] 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. [4] Champion had planned to go to Auburn University. [3]

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Career

Champion debuted at Bottega Veneta's S/S 2018 fashion show. [5] In March 2018, she appeared in a W editorial. [6] The next season, F/W 2018, she appeared on the cover of Russh [7] 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, [8] Vogue Hong Kong with models including Selena Forrest , and Vogue Italia among others. [9] She also appeared on the May 2024 cover of Vogue Adria by herself.

Personal life

Since 2015, Champion has been in a relationship with actor Patrick Schwarzenegger and the couple became engaged in December 2023. [1]

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References

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  9. "Le 100 copertine di Vogue Italia di settembre/2 The 100 covers of Vogue Italia's September issue". Vogue Italia (in Italian). August 27, 2020.
  1. Alabama's main newspaper says she was born in Vestavia Hills though many sources say she was born in Birmingham itself.