{"id":1925,"date":"2025-07-06T15:56:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T15:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/?p=1925"},"modified":"2025-07-07T15:28:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T15:28:59","slug":"sonny-turner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/sonny-turner\/","title":{"rendered":"Sonny Turner Profile, Biography, Lists"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"211\" height=\"249\" src=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sonny-Turner.png\" alt=\"Sonny Turner\" class=\"wp-image-1926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sonny-Turner.png 211w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sonny-Turner-150x177.png 150w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sonny-Turner-50x59.png 50w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sonny-Turner-100x118.png 100w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sonny-Turner-200x236.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sonny Turner<\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Background &amp; Discovery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Full Name &amp; Origin:<\/strong> Sonny Turner, born in Birmingham of Swedish-Jamaican heritage <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Education &amp; Day Job:<\/strong> Studying Sociology at university, originally aiming for a career in social work before modeling took off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modeling Career Breakthrough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scouted via Instagram<\/strong> at age 17, she was signed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milkmanagement.co.uk\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.milkmanagement.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milk Model Management<\/a> and later <a href=\"https:\/\/jagmodels.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/jagmodels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JAG Models in New York<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Runway &amp; Campaigns:<\/strong> Featured in campaigns for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asos.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.asos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ASOS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ae.com\/us\/en\/c\/aerie\/cat4840006\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ae.com\/us\/en\/c\/aerie\/cat4840006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aerie<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hm.com\/entrance.ahtml?orguri=%2F\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hm.com\/entrance.ahtml?orguri=%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">H&amp;M<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primark.com\/en-us\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.primark.com\/en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Primark<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalstandard.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOoqLRR3yeXVmaIZgDT6kcu6uVBsZS0PREskWjQBurM0OXSW-tIB6\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.universalstandard.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOoqLRR3yeXVmaIZgDT6kcu6uVBsZS0PREskWjQBurM0OXSW-tIB6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universal Standard<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/chromat.co\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/chromat.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chromat (NYFW)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malanbreton.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOopUlqSuzJ5Chgvk1QiRCqA6fDwLUsgwRqsnmNcjay_AwDfqq-_L\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.malanbreton.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOopUlqSuzJ5Chgvk1QiRCqA6fDwLUsgwRqsnmNcjay_AwDfqq-_L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malan Breton<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/markfast.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/markfast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mark Fast<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Editorial Achievements:<\/strong> Starred in <a href=\"https:\/\/notion.online\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/notion.online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notion Magazine<\/a> and appeared in <a href=\"https:\/\/graziadaily.co.uk\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/graziadaily.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grazia UK<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.hm.com\/en_asia3\/life\/fashion\/editors-picks.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.hm.com\/en_asia3\/life\/fashion\/editors-picks.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">H&amp;M editorials<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advocacy &amp; Body Positivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Core Message:<\/strong> Known for her no-filter Instagram content\u2014unretouched selfies showing stretch marks, cellulite, and body diversity\u2014encouraging followers to \u201cTake up space, my queens\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industry Critique:<\/strong> She\u2019s candid about the pressures \u201ceven within plus\u2011size modelling\u201d to conform\u2014flat stomachs, hourglass shapes\u2014sometimes even needing padding to appear \u201cplus-size\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Swimwear Advocacy:<\/strong> Her viral campaign took on swimwear size limits, pushing for better fitting bikinis, supportive cups, and diverse styles beyond high-waisted black suits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cultural &amp; Social Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hello! Fashion Cover:<\/strong> In 2024, she fronted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hello!<\/a> Fashion\u2019s Self\u2011Love issue, discussing representation gaps and emphasizing wardrobe confidence and self-care routines like dance and netball.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global Presence &amp; Activism:<\/strong> Appeared at London and New York Fashion Weeks, and supported social causes\u2014including anti-malaria efforts in Mozambique and visiting The Body Shop\u2019s shea cooperatives in Ghana.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal Profile &amp; Stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Attribute<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Height<\/strong><\/td><td>Approximately 5\u203210\u2033<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Age<\/strong><\/td><td>Born March 19, 1998 (approx. 27 in 2025)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Social Reach<\/strong><\/td><td>Instagram: ~295k\u2013240k+ followers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Advocacy Topics<\/strong><\/td><td>Body confidence, plus-size representation, fashion inclusivity<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Persona &amp; Voice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Down-to-Earth &amp; Authentic:<\/strong> Often describes herself as relatable and approachable\u2014more \u201cgirl next door\u201d than unreachable model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Candid Industry Commentary:<\/strong> She openly critiques sample sizes, casting limitations, and lifestyle stereotypes\u2014empowering audiences to expect better.<\/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\">In Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sonny Turner is a forward-thinking trailblazer in the plus-size modelling space. Rising from Birmingham to global runways and campaigns, she champions self-love, challenges industry norms, and uses her platform to push for genuine fashion inclusivity\u2014from swimwear to high-street and high-fashion alike. With her engaging personality and unapologetic authenticity, Sonny inspires body confidence and redefines beauty standards for a new generation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lists:Most Stylish Big Beautiful Women Background &amp; Discovery Modeling Career Breakthrough Advocacy &amp; Body Positivity Cultural &amp; Social Impact Personal Profile &amp; Stats Attribute Details Height Approximately 5\u203210\u2033 Age Born March 19, 1998 (approx. 27 in 2025) Social Reach Instagram: ~295k\u2013240k+ followers Advocacy Topics Body confidence, plus-size representation, fashion inclusivity Public Persona &amp; Voice In [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1926,"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":[40],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1925","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-models"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1925","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=1925"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1925\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2019,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1925\/revisions\/2019"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1926"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1925"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1925"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1925"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}