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Six Times Robyn Lawley Kept It Gloriously Real And Filter Free

'cos perfection is overrated - by Maeve Galea
  • 15 Aug 2019
Six Times Robyn Lawley Kept It Gloriously Real And Filter Free

After being told she was both ‘too big and too tall’, Australian model Robyn Lawley has silenced her critics for more than a decade through peak personal success, not only racking up magazine covers and fronting major campaigns, but also shaking up her own industry by taking big brands to task for their lack of inclusivity. 

Speaking on the Finding Fearless with marie claire podcast this week, she reflected that growing up with ‘tall, strong women around really helped motivate acceptance for myself, so I wanted to be that for other girls’.

In the age of filters, facetune, and lets-be-honest, a lot of fakeness, there is something so refreshing about a woman who is using her platform to keep it real. Here are six times Robyn was completely real and relatable, and proved again and again she's more 'us' than plus. 

1. When she got real about life as a working mum (stretch marks and all)

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When you're trying to take 'model polaroids' and your baby has another idea 🙃, here's my body in its natural state, I love a good fake tan now and then but here's my skin in its natural glory #nomakeup #modelife #mumlife #momlife #naturalskin #robynlawleyswimwear #stretchmarks

2. When she totally understood how hard it is to do your own make-up

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Does anyone else suck at makeup? Lol after years of modeling, I still am pretty amateur So here's my best effort hehe

3. When she needed a drink after a long day advocating for inclusivity (thirsty work we're sure)

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Man I need a drink after some of those comments re my petition....thank you to the people who've already signed and stood up for diversity.... and helped @isupportthegirls . Chickas everywhere you're sexy to me (cellulite and all) we will see more diversity, they can't hold us down!! 🙌🤘🕶✌️#weareallangels

4. When she got real about her health struggles

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As I'm getting ready to return to work, feeling strong and near myself again, I want to be completely honest with you, in this day and age where we seemingly share all, I needed some time, healing physically and emotionally. I do however want the truth known. Nearly 2 months ago I had an accident. There's a reason I was public about my lupus and aps diagnosis from the start, a lifelong incurable (for now) condition I didn't know what I or still am in for. I unfortunately had a seizure on my staircase, I fell from over 7ft and landed on my face. I suppose it's ironic that I'm a model, however I'm grateful I didn't break my neck. I've managed to come full circle with that gratefulness, and luck. I could of had it holding my daughter for example, or I could be in a wheelchair, or not breathing at all. With fashion week coming soon I wanted to acknowledge my new lighting bolt scar on my forehead (aka offical wizard now 🙋‍♀️) lip and chin. As the scars fade, apart of me wants nothing to do with them and a part of me wants to embrace them. They make us who we are. Plus wearing daily makeup to cover my face is something I do not do. Life isn't all rainbows. I've found strength the past few months following people who are brave to share their physical and emotional ongoing battles. Thank you @elly.mayday (battling ovarian cancer) thank you @chelseabonner (battling fibromyalgia) thank you @_indianrosee & @selenagomez (fellow lupus warriors) thank you. To anyone that's going through something I'm sorry for the pain you have to endure. You are always welcome to DM questions about SLE (lupus) or APS. Thank you to the hospital staff and doctors who were fast to treat me. Thank you to my love of my life saving me. Sending out love and positive vibes. You can always follow @lupusorg or @lupusla to help support lupus research. This photo is from the hospital a couple of months ago and one from a week ago. 🖤😘 Peace Robyn

5. When she confirmed on our podcast that she was more 'us' than 'plus'

6. When she couldn't find a bikini that flattered her curves (so she decided to make one)

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What's your ultimate hang up when it comes to bikinis? Mine was, they never sat correctly on the hip. Fixing that problem was a great gift in designing and for future swimsuits. I now want to create environmentally friendly swimsuits. I want to know what you want and want fixed? #robynlawleyswimwear
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