{"id":1823,"date":"2025-07-06T08:06:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T08:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/?p=1823"},"modified":"2025-07-07T20:28:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T20:28:23","slug":"precious-lee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/precious-lee\/","title":{"rendered":"Precious Lee Profile, Biography, Lists"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"182\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Precious-Lee.png\" alt=\"Precious Lee\" class=\"wp-image-1824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Precious-Lee.png 182w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Precious-Lee-150x227.png 150w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Precious-Lee-50x76.png 50w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Precious-Lee-100x152.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 182px) 100vw, 182px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Precious Lee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lists:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/list-135-most-stylish-big-beautiful-women-in-the-world\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/list-135-most-stylish-big-beautiful-women-in-the-world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most Stylish Big Beautiful Women<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Early Life &amp; Education<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Born:<\/strong> September\u202f13,\u202f1989, in Atlanta, Georgia; raised by a teacher mother (Anita) and entrepreneur father (Rudy).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family:<\/strong> One older brother and two older sisters; tragically lost sister Charisma in a childhood car accident.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>School Achievements:<\/strong> Active in cheerleading, debate, drama, student government, and crowned homecoming queen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Education:<\/strong> Graduated from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cau.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cau.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clark Atlanta University<\/a> in 2012 with a degree in Mass Media Arts. Initially planned for law school, including taking the LSAT.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Career Breakthrough<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Modeling Discovery (Age 18):<\/strong> Attended an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitemodellook.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.elitemodellook.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elite Models open call in Atlanta<\/a> \u201csupporting a friend\u201d and was promptly signed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Early Work:<\/strong> Began with catalog shoots during college, modeling part-time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New York Move:<\/strong> Signed with <a href=\"https:\/\/fordmodels.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/fordmodels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ford Models<\/a> post-graduation, moved to NYC instead of law school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Identity Autonomy:<\/strong> Reclaimed her birth name \u201cPrecious\u201d and kept her hair short, asserting creative control\u2014decisions that catalyzed her breakout work including the viral Lane Bryant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.refinery29.com\/en-us\/2017\/09\/172813\/lane-bryant-im-no-angel-campaign-commerical\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.refinery29.com\/en-us\/2017\/09\/172813\/lane-bryant-im-no-angel-campaign-commerical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#ImNoAngel<\/a> campaign released in 2015 aboard the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Runway &amp; Campaign Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Debut:<\/strong> Walked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/fashion-shows\/designer\/christian-siriano\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/fashion-shows\/designer\/christian-siriano\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christian Siriano<\/a>\u2019s NYFW runway in 2017, leading to ongoing high-fashion bookings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Major Runways:<\/strong> Featured in shows for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fendi.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.fendi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fendi<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mugler.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mugler.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mugler<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.off---white.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.off---white.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Off\u2011White<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninaricci.com\/en-eu\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ninaricci.com\/en-eu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nina Ricci<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelkors.global\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.michaelkors.global\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michael Kors<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/int.balmain.com\/en\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/int.balmain.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Balmain<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.versace.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.versace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Versace<\/a> (first Black curve model in Versace SS21), <a href=\"https:\/\/us.moschino.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/us.moschino.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moschino<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thombrowne.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.thombrowne.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thom Browne<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fashion.jeanpaulgaultier.com\/en-ae\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/fashion.jeanpaulgaultier.com\/en-ae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jean Paul Gaultier couture<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Campaigns &amp; Partnerships:<\/strong> Worked with <a href=\"https:\/\/oldnavy.gap.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/oldnavy.gap.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Old Navy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hm.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">H&amp;M<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marcjacobs.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.marcjacobs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marc Jacobs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/us.pandora.net\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/us.pandora.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pandora<\/a> (global muse in 2021), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhodeskin.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.rhodeskin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rhode Beauty<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savagex.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.savagex.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Savage\u202fx\u202fFenty<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maccosmetics.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.maccosmetics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MAC<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.calvinklein.us\/en\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.calvinklein.us\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calvin Klein<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yslbeauty.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.yslbeauty.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YSL Beauty<\/a> (digital Libre campaign), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodamerican.com\/en-za\/pages\/khloe-kardashian?srsltid=AfmBOorbCWh-40_rb7fAmyUGPm43mtWTTOJKknt0FJK1GDXyBVN1xwRq\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.goodamerican.com\/en-za\/pages\/khloe-kardashian?srsltid=AfmBOorbCWh-40_rb7fAmyUGPm43mtWTTOJKknt0FJK1GDXyBVN1xwRq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Khloe Kardashian\u2019s Good American<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt10954364\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt10954364\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rihanna\u2019s Savage X Fenty shows<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Editorials &amp; Covers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vogue Milestones:<\/strong> First Black curve model in American Vogue (2015); cover features in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.it\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vogue Italia<\/a> (Sept\u202f2020), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/tag\/misc\/brazil\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/tag\/misc\/brazil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brazilian<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.co.uk\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">British<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.pt\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Portugal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.nl\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Netherlands<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.it\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italian<\/a> editions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other Covers:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harpersbazaar.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.harpersbazaar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harper\u2019s Bazaar<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellecanada.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ellecanada.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elle Canada<\/a> (May\u202f2025), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dazed<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interviewmagazine.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.interviewmagazine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interview<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vmagazine.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/vmagazine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">V Magazine<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allure.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.allure.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Allure<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glamour.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.glamour.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glamour<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Editorial Praise:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.co.uk\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vogue UK<\/a> (Mar\u202f2021): \u201cBe as fearless as possible\u2026 Don\u2019t let anyone minimize your dreams.\u201d Siren-like energy noted by Jeremy Scott.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Acting &amp; Media Roles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Acting Debut:<\/strong> Starred in STARZ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt11737794\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt11737794\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Run the World<\/em> (2021)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Television:<\/strong> Guest judge on <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0437741\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0437741\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project Runway<\/a><\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Music Videos:<\/strong> Appeared in Drake &amp; 21\u202fSavage&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt26899914\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt26899914\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cSpin Bout U\u201d (2023)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advocacy &amp; Creative Ventures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Diversity &amp; Body Positivity:<\/strong> Vocal advocate for Black and curve representation in fashion and media.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Writing Aspirations:<\/strong> Actively working on a screenplay, reflecting her passion for storytelling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industry Influence:<\/strong> Named among Models.com\u2019s \u201cThe New Supers\u201d; finalist for Breakout Star (2020) and Model of the Year (2021); GQ Portugal International Model of the Year (2022).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Style, Vision &amp; Influence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Signature Energy:<\/strong> Known for her magnetic on-set presence\u2014modeled in bikinis, couture and even late-night shoots\u2014embracing every creative challenge .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal Style:<\/strong> Influenced by her mother&#8217;s love for bold fashion; known for stacking jewelry, embracing color, and adding confidence to every look .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Powerful Voice:<\/strong> Shares advice on self-belief, intuition, and representation. Credo: \u201cYou are your business\u201d\u2014a reminder to stay authentic and carve your own path .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Notable \u201cFirsts\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First Black curve model in American <em>Vogue<\/em> (2015).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First Black curve model for Versace runway and campaign (SS21).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First Black plus-size model in <em>Sports Illustrated<\/em> Swimsuit (2016).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Memorable Quotes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen you\u2019re truly connected to yourself, everyone around you can feel it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBe as fearless as possible\u2026 Don\u2019t let anyone minimise your dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Precious Lee Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Precious Lee is more than a model\u2014she\u2019s a cultural catalyst. From her catalog beginnings to elite runways, magazine covers, and campaigns, she\u2019s shattered norms around race, size, and beauty. Her bold presence, advocacy, and creative vision are driving real change in fashion, media, and art. She represents what empowerment looks like when confidence meets opportunity\u2014and she\u2019s only getting started.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lists:Most Stylish Big Beautiful Women Early Life &amp; Education Career Breakthrough Runway &amp; Campaign Highlights Editorials &amp; Covers Acting &amp; Media Roles Advocacy &amp; Creative Ventures Style, Vision &amp; Influence Notable \u201cFirsts\u201d Memorable Quotes \u201cWhen you\u2019re truly connected to yourself, everyone around you can feel it.\u201d \u201cBe as fearless as possible\u2026 Don\u2019t let anyone minimise [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1824,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_nocaption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_hide":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[152],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1823","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-supermodels"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1823","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1823"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1823\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2046,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1823\/revisions\/2046"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1824"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1823"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1823"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1823"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}