Who is Tess Holliday? Plus-size model and body positivity campaigner from the US
The 33-year-old model constantly hits the headlines for her daring style choices and big opinions
MODEL Tess Holliday regularly makes the news for her attention-grabbing outfits and outspoken views.
But who is the plus size model? Here's what we know.
Who is Tess Holliday and what's her background?
Tess Holliday was born in 1985 in Mississippi in the US.
She was named Ryann Hoven but changed her name to Tess Munster when she started modelling, and then again to Tess Holliday when she got engaged to her husband Nick.
She is the mother of two boys, one from a previous relationship and another with Nick.
Tess started modelling in 2011 and has since featured in Vogue Italia, Marie Claire and Nylon magazine. She did her first nude shoot in 2012.
How much does Tess Holliday weigh?
Tess claims to weigh 20st 6lb and wear a UK dress size 26.
At a height of 5ft 5in she is clinically obese.
Holliday has spoken about her exercise regime in the past explaining that she trains with a personal trainer four times a week, as well as hiking and swimming.
What is #effyourbeautystandards?
Tess promotes body confidence and encourages women to love their bodies regardless of their size.
She embraces the word "fat" and believes that people should be allowed to be the size they want without judgement.
In 2013 she started her campaign #effyourbeautystandards on Instagram with the hope of showing women that they don't have to be a specific size to love their body.
What is her book and how do I buy a copy?
Tess released her own book entitled The Not So Subtle Art of Being a Fat Girl: Loving the Skin You're In, which is currently available.
You can purchase a paperback or Kindle Edition at or .
The book is a biography documenting the model's life, including her difficult childhood, being abused and bullied about her weight, and fending off social media trolls.
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What was her row with Piers Morgan about?
In August 2018, it was announced that Tess would be the cover star of October's edition of Cosmopolitan magazine.
The front cover showed the American wearing a green one-piece and blowing a kiss towards the camera.
Following the publication of cover shoot, Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan criticised the image and cover as "dangerous".
He posted on Instagram: "Apparently we're supposed to view it as a 'huge step forward for body positivity.' What a load of old baloney.
"This cover is just as dangerous & misguided as celebrating size zero models."
Tess replied to Morgan's criticism by saying: "To everyone saying I'm a burden to the British health care system, I'm American so you don't have to worry about my fat a**.
"Worry about what horrible people you are by whining about how me being on the cover of a glossy magazine impacts your small minded life."