KAELEIGH GILABERT

Meet the American model, writer, sporting all-rounder and psychology graduate who has a thing or two to say about genetic engineering…

- SANTI PINTADO

Wicked photo shoot, Kaeleigh. What did you love most about it?

The most fun part was being able to shoot on the beach. I feel the most comfortable by the ocean.

Tell us a little more about yourself

I grew up with a large family who all grew up playing piano and another instrument of our choice – mine was clarinet. We would also train year round in sports, soccer, running, snowboarding and surfing since we grew up in California. I’m quite sporty because my parents were very strict growing up so quitting wasn’t an option. So, I figured if I have to do something I might as well go all out and try to be the best at it if I’m doing it anyway.

And you are a writer, too?

Yes, I produced articles for MXDWN Music and Celeb Secrets – I write music articles for them and occasionally interviewed artists.

What would people be most surprised to know about you?

That I have a degree in psychology.

Nice. How long have you been modelling?

I’ve been modelling since I was 18. I was discovered by a photographer who connected me to a clothing company shooting for Instagram and ended up doing a test shoot for them. After that I gained some traction on Instagram, brands reached out to me and from there I was signed to Genetics MGMT, my mother agency.

Social media plays a big part in your career. What do you dislike about it?