Leomie Anderson is 33 years old and was born on February 14, 1993, in London, England. The British fashion model, television presenter, and activist stands 5 ft 10.5 in (1.79 m) tall. Anderson walked in four consecutive Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows from 2015 to 2018 and became a Victoria’s Secret Angel in 2019, and she has hosted the BBC series Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star since 2023. On November 10, 2026, ITV confirmed Anderson as one of the 11 campmates for I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! series 26, which starts on November 16, 2026, on ITV1.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Leomie Jasmin Francis Anderson |
| Age | 33 years old |
| Date of Birth | February 14, 1993 |
| Height | 5 ft 10.5 in (1.79 m) |
| Birthplace | London, England |
| Occupation | Fashion model, television presenter, and activist |
| Known For | Victoria’s Secret Angel; Glow Up host; I’m a Celebrity 2026 |
| Agency | CAA; Premium Models; TESS Management |
Who Is Leomie Anderson?
Leomie Jasmin Francis Anderson is a British fashion model, television presenter, and activist. She walked in four consecutive Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows from 2015 to 2018 and became a Victoria’s Secret Angel in 2019, the sixth Black and first British Black model to do so. In 2020, Anderson was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for the art and culture category.
In 2023, she replaced Maya Jama as presenter of the popular BBC television series Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star, which she co-hosts. She is also the founder of the platform LAPP (Leomie Anderson, the Project, the Purpose), later known as LAPP Magazine, and her own clothing brand, LAPP The Brand.
Early Life & Background
Anderson, originally from Wandsworth, London, and of Jamaican heritage, began a career as a model when she was scouted at the age of 14. Initially, she wanted to become a fashion journalist. At age 17, she was booked for her first catwalk show by Marc Jacobs, becoming one of the designer’s favorites.
In 2011, Anderson appeared on the Channel 4 reality show The Model Agency, which followed the work of the Premier Model Management agency. The exposure helped establish her as one of Britain’s most recognisable young models.
Career
Anderson has walked for brands such as Giorgio Armani, Burberry, Chloé, Fenty Puma, Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Moschino, Oscar de la Renta, Jeremy Scott, Temperley, Vivienne Westwood, and Yeezy. She became one of the faces for her role model Rihanna’s brand Fenty Beauty when it first launched in 2017. Her campaign portfolio also includes Pat McGrath’s make-up line, Uniqlo, Topshop, and Jones New York, and she was ranked as a Money Girl by models.com.
In 2015, Anderson was selected for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show after a third casting and walked in the show for four consecutive years. In April 2019, she became a Victoria’s Secret Angel, the sixth Black and first British Black model to earn the title. She was recognised for her beauty by being included in the World’s Beautiful Women list curated by What’s Good?
As a women’s rights activist, Anderson gave two TEDx Talks and spoke at Oxford and Cambridge universities. She has been vocal about racial discrimination in the modelling industry. In April 2021, she debuted her podcast Role Model with Leomie Anderson to speak to international superstars who are breaking boundaries and shaping culture. She was a guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK series 4 in 2022, appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox series 5 in 2023, and took part in Celebrity Bear Hunt series 1 in 2025. In 2017, she won Yahoo’s Diversity in Beauty Awards for Model Activist.
Facts About Leomie Anderson
- She was scouted as a model at the age of 14.
- She was the sixth Black and first British Black model to become a Victoria’s Secret Angel.
- She was included in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for art and culture in 2020.
- She founded the platform LAPP and her own clothing brand, LAPP The Brand.
- She has given two TEDx Talks and spoken at Oxford and Cambridge universities.
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