Abby Champion

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

Abby Grace Champion [3] is an American fashion model.

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In December 2024, Models.com added Champion to their 'Money List', saying that she had "attracted top-tier commercial clients and secured lucrative, long-term endorsement deals." [4]

Early life

Champion was born in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham, [a] to Laura and Greg Champion. [5] 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. [6] Champion had planned to go to Auburn University. [5]

Career

Champion debuted at Bottega Veneta's S/S 2018 fashion show. [7] In March 2018, she appeared in a W editorial. [8] The next season, F/W 2018, she appeared on the cover of Russh [9] 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, [10] Vogue Hong Kong with models including Selena Forrest, and Vogue Italia among others. [11] 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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  1. Alabama's main newspaper says she was born in Vestavia Hills though many sources say she was born in Birmingham itself.