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Posted on Apr 10, 2022

Hailey Bieber Said She Stopped Doing Runway Modeling After A Casting Director Made A Comment That Shook Her Confidence

Hailey modeled for Tommy Hilfiger, Oscar de la Renta, and more.

by Ryan Schocket

BuzzFeed Staff

This week, Allure revealed that Hailey Bieber is the cover star of their May issue.

Hailey Baldwin attends the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

In the issue, the 25-year-old model opened up about why she doesn't do runway anymore.

Hailey Baldwin walks the runway at the Versace Pre-Fall 2019 Collection at The American Stock Exchange on December 02, 2018 in New York City

The article stated that when Hailey first started doing runway, she felt like it was an accomplishment for someone who's 5'7".

Hailey Bieber and a group of models walking

And from 2014 to 2016, it looked like Hailey was BOOOOOKED! She was doing runway for Tommy Hilfiger:

Hailey Bieber in a Tommy Hilfiger runway show

And Moschino:

And Jeremy Scott. The list goes on.

Hailey Bieber in a Jeremy Scott runway show

But she said her appreciation for runway soon changed.

Hailey Bieber on the runway shorts and a long-sleeved jacket

"I had a really bad experience with a casting director, who was very important," Hailey said.

"He said something to my agent that just shook my confidence when it came to the runway."

Hailey Bieber wearing Dolce &amp; Gabbana on the runway with other models

"I don't want to feel bad about myself in this space because I feel really good about the other work that I do," she continued.

"So why would I even put myself in a position to feel small?"

I don't know about you, but it seemed like Hailey was actually amazing at runway modeling???

So sorry to hear you experienced that, Hailey. Hopefully, you can get back into it and continue to slay, when you're ready.

Hailey Bieber walking down the steps of a runway

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Hailey Bieber Said She Stopped Doing Runway Modeling After A Casting Director Made A Comment That Shook Her Confidence

This week, Allure revealed that Hailey Bieber is the cover star of their May issue.

In the issue, the 25-year-old model opened up about why she doesn't do runway anymore.

The article stated that when Hailey first started doing runway, she felt like it was an accomplishment for someone who's 5'7".

And from 2014 to 2016, it looked like Hailey was BOOOOOKED! She was doing runway for Tommy Hilfiger:

And Moschino:

And Jeremy Scott. The list goes on.

But she said her appreciation for runway soon changed.

"I had a really bad experience with a casting director, who was very important," Hailey said.

"He said something to my agent that just shook my confidence when it came to the runway."

"I don't want to feel bad about myself in this space because I feel really good about the other work that I do," she continued.

"So why would I even put myself in a position to feel small?"

I don't know about you, but it seemed like Hailey was actually amazing at runway modeling???

So sorry to hear you experienced that, Hailey. Hopefully, you can get back into it and continue to slay, when you're ready.

You can read Hailey's full interview here.

Hailey Bieber Said She Stopped Doing Runway Modeling After A Casting Director Made A Comment That Shook Her Confidence

This week, Allure revealed that Hailey Bieber is the cover star of their May issue.

In the issue, the 25-year-old model opened up about why she doesn't do runway anymore.

The article stated that when Hailey first started doing runway, she felt like it was an accomplishment for someone who's 5'7".

And from 2014 to 2016, it looked like Hailey was BOOOOOKED! She was doing runway for Tommy Hilfiger:

And Moschino:

And Jeremy Scott. The list goes on.

But she said her appreciation for runway soon changed.

"I had a really bad experience with a casting director, who was very important," Hailey said.

"He said something to my agent that just shook my confidence when it came to the runway."

"I don't want to feel bad about myself in this space because I feel really good about the other work that I do," she continued.

"So why would I even put myself in a position to feel small?"

I don't know about you, but it seemed like Hailey was actually amazing at runway modeling???

So sorry to hear you experienced that, Hailey. Hopefully, you can get back into it and continue to slay, when you're ready.

You can read Hailey's full interview here.

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