Saturday, August 6, 2011

Kayla Ferrell Top Model


The waitress from Rockford, Illinois was 19 years old during her stint on America’s Next Top Model, Cycle 15. During her initial panel interview with the judges, Kayla told Tyra that she grew up with a single mom who didn’t have much in terms of resources. Due to the lack of income, she even had to sleep in a sleeping bag on the floor until she was thirteen years old, while her mom and her mom’s boyfriend slept in the bed.

Kayla expressed that because she grew up with such a difficult childhood, she also grew up determined and hard working. She feels that the other girls underestimate her because she’s “so cute” and “sweet.” She said she may be sweet, but she’s got her game face on.

During final reviews, Mr. Jay felt that Kayla could use some “polishing” in terms of modeling skills, but she could really make it. Kayla was called 12th during selection of the final 14 girls. In episode 2, Kayla revealed that she is a lesbian. In fact, she declared that she wants to be the first lesbian to win ANTM.

When talking with the girls in the house, Kayla confided that after coming out in the 1oth grade, she was made fun of and rejected for being the only gay girl. During an on-camera interview, she stated, “I’m proud of who I am and I’m proud of my sexuality. I just want to represent.” During the four-stories-high Diane Von Furstenberg runway challenge, Kayla told cameras that she wasn’t afraid of heights normally, but she was scared for her life of going on that runway.




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