🚨CANCELLED | the other side of a modeling career | Lily Aldridge

[@LilyAldridge]

I am blown away reading all of your sweet comments, thank you all for your sharing your support, your love, and your own stories. Getting 🚨cancelled🚨 can make you feel pretty alone, but don’t forget that it has happened to everyone and it doesn’t have to knock you down!! Get out there and narrate your own stories, describers 💪💕💪

[@justprettymakeup1281]

I love your story of perseverance. It’s a great lesson for all of us.

[@MajitoMateus]

Lily Aldridge such an inspiration 💕💕💕

[@kanymuradi]

Thanku for sharing the video! A lot of people need to hear it!

[@margaretphipps6608]

Hi! im a model currently and I'm 5'8. I've always been nervous about not being able to make it further than just commercial modeling. in the industry as it stands, how important is height still?

[@myutube7441]

What a wonderful vid to accidentally chance upon. You are wonderful, inspirational, real, and so brave to share. I admire you immensely for being so vulnerable. 💛

[@mkelly534]

Very cool that such a major model is willing to talk about her failures too. Respect

[@christinakhatiwada4790]

Yeah..So proud of her

[@THEMODELGENE]

It happens far too often, and a lot of it comes down to many in the fashion industry not respecting the models. I've had a model do a two day editorial with Lachlan Bailey, meaning not paid, and then the magazine came out and he had been cut from the story. Another boy was cut from the LV show, even though they were in the bts video about the show.

[@superakilliroket]

I can see future me watching this every time she loses hope.

[@LilyAldridge]

made of starlight 🙌💪❤️

[@mikegarcia597]

“I was told I would never be a Victoria’s Secret angel” I like how she forgot to mention she got the highest honor and got to Rock the Fantasy bra!

[@THEMODELGENE]

She is beautiful, as is her sister Ruby. When I first moved to Paris and started going to shows, it was one of Ruby's early seasons and you could just tell she was super cool.

[@anniechen9363]

This is so encouraging. Even for people who aren't models, we can get cancelled for trivial reasons that are totally outside our control. I loved hearing your message. Today, someone who cancelled me two years ago gave me her e-mail to set up a coffee date. She doesn't even remember meeting me last time, but she wants to connect with me after our meeting today. Life is crazy. This video is a good reminder that bad things happen, but keeping an open mind, radiating positive energy, and focusing on the things that you can control can open up doors for better endings.

[@rutvimehta5202]

if people think 5'9 is not tall enough, then i'm a dwarf

[@lani8507]

5'2 I have no chance :(

[@briellericker8569]

im 5'9 and feel like a giant lmaoo

[@brendanmorin9935]

brielle ricker 5’7-5’9 is like the perfect height for a girl

[@cecilia4685]

5’2 and loving it!😍

[@matinajazmine]

Same 🤣🤣

[@Lommy9999]

You need to have personality to become a major model. That is why people like Lily, who is so adorable and full of life and positivity, make it big.

[@cosimajulianebutterstein316]

Before she mentioned her teeth, I was staring at them thinking how beautiful she looks with her natural teeth. I'm obsessed with teeth that don't look perfect, unrealistically bleached or too straight. Girl there's nothing to "fix" you look amazing 💕

[@sadowskaphoto]

People think the fashion industry is sooo glamorous, it's so refreshing for people to know that shit happens, regardless of how amazing of a model or well know you are. thanks for keeping it real! :)

[@aziara369]

I feel so fckin guilty for having this prejudgement about Lily that she's just another top model, but after this video, I see her now as a humble, substantial, gorgeous queen! ✨ I'm cheering for you!!!

[@nayag.4190]

personally never had that prejudgment.. I mean, she's married to Caleb! fckng Kings Of Leon Caleb!

[@rotondwasithagu2210]

@@nayag.4190 M M M M

[@EmilyDiDonato]

i feel this video on a spiritual level

[@omoladeowoleke1643]

I thought she was going to talk about the Victoria secret show being cancelled

[@ayden121hr]

I don’t even think she’s an angel anymore!

[@aylenvspinelli]

@@ayden121hr She's not an angel anymore, it was confirmed last month I think :(

[@komallasi]

omg me too!

[@earlhollar1906]

@@ayden121hr not very many of the original ones are anymore.

[@dr.sabrinagiuliano1908]

Hi lily, my teachers told me when I was very young that I would never become a doctor. I also had the worst grade one year at school. Now I am a doctor and I was the only one in my class that was actually able to become it! So I truly understand you, life is not easy at all. But we have the chance to demonstrate to people that they where wrong. 😘

[@VyNguyen-dp7we]

I was a young model. Shows a picture of her younger self. Looks exactly the same

[@itskamilla]

So appreciative of you for being so authentic in a time where we only see "highlight reels". Grateful for and PROUD of you for sharing your story Lily xx

[@gailraynor531]

Best post yet Lily. I tell my daughters all the time that their teeth are fine. Why does everyone want to be so perfect these days. Love your style and honesty. 😘

[@helloworld7818]

They want to be perfect because everyone is a model now. Including you watching this perfect girl. We are attracted to beauty and beauty has advantages. such like exercising, eating good and having photos taken to you, and earning more money that an engineer for example. Also when you're beautiful everyone desires you

[@helloworld7818]

@Evogue not really, statically every beautiful person or model has the same facial features.

[@Heelly100]

I wish people were this authentic, life isn’t always perfect!

[@ItsGermaine]

When she said "I realised that its not about me and sometimes they have to do whats right for them." I subscribed. I can't remember the last time I heard someone say that. We're living in such a "Take offence" world, its exhausting. Love her attitude towards everything. I wanna be her friend so bad!!!

[@usa-girl911]

This video and MESSAGE is everything!!! Like, seriously, such an important message for everyone. No matter your age, gender, race, etc etc etc.... Everyone can be inspired and take so much hope from this message. I have lived my life like this and it has helped me through sooooo many things over the years. Your mind and thoughts are absolutely connected to everything. So try hard to remain positive and think positive thoughts, no matter what people say to you and what happens to you. Feel sadness, anger, whatever emotion you need to at the moment, Just don’t dwell on that. Don’t let it linger. Be grateful for things and you will receive more things to be grateful for. Thank you so much for this video and sharing it with everyone. It really is a very important life lesson. 🙏🏼❤️

[@LilyAldridge]

Vicky B ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@usa-girl911]

Lily Aldridge ❤️ 😊

[@NokthulaMadondo]

So true VickyB

[@lyricalliana]

Vicky, Im so glad you wrote this. I wrote my message before I read yours. Im so gratified to read that we reacted similarly. Thank you for posting.

[@usa-girl911]

Liana Levin Aww, thank you! I just found yours and loved it. I rarely even comment on KZbin, but this really was such a great video and message from Lily. I am so glad she shared all this. ❤️

[@superakilliroket]

You’re not just an amazing model, you’re also a strong, kind-hearted and inspiring woman. Love you so much.🥺💗

[@rocarranza5784]

THE VIDEO I ALWAYS WANTED BUT NOBODY POSTED. Love you Lily thanks for being so honest ❤

[@Daisy.368]

“It’s the quirks that make you special” ❤️

[@matildaonvideo]

Can't tell you how much I appreciate this Lily! So encouraging to hear how you picked yourself up when things didn't go your way 👏 One of my favourite podcasts is called 'How To Fail with Elizabeth Day' and it's all about that - learning from our failures and how they can ultimately help us to succeed x

[@SuperheroComicsTakeover]

Honestly, KEEP YOUR TEETH. Barbra Streisand has that majestic nose and yet she’s an ICON. KEEP👏YOUR👏TEETH👏

[@superakilliroket]

I don’t even know what to say but it just... gave me hope. Even if you told everything in a “sarcastic” way, I can see how difficult it was. But you stayed strong and now you’re on the top. It’s really inspiring, also it’s a proof that we can do everything even if we fail at the beginning, it’s only about learning how to motivate us and keep believing ourselves. Thanks for sharing this with us, thanks for being that strong even in the worst times cause seeing you like this really encourages me. I love you.🤍✨

[@casspower]

I’m going through a hard time in life but this video motivates me to remain positive and happy because things always work out! I will be stronger and happier for everything I’m going through

[@charlotteecooperr]

I would love to hear so many more stories about your whole career from start to present!!!

[@ModernBrick]

Thank you very much for sharing! Getting cancelled is horrible, but couldn't imagine getting retouched out of a photo! So crappy...especially when you wait months for the magazine to come out:(

[@soilgrasswaterair]

That whole thing of lashing out on models for having acne is so dumb, as if make-up is not used and that they don’t edit photos. Emotionally damaged people are just too much when they don’t work on said damage and take it out on others. Even if make-up and editing weren’t a thing it would STILL not be ok to go off like that on someone!

[@cinderea]

More work no pay

[@soilgrasswaterair]

W.Cinderea nothing goes out raw...it’s part of the job!

[@mdgsk824]

The people who work with models and treat them badly probably had issues with women growing up and the models represent the pretty girls who wouldn't date them or be friends with them.

[@THEMODELGENE]

@@mdgsk824 This is absolutely true, but just about girls they wouldn't date, but that the beauty of the models makes many people unable to relate to them. They treat the model like garbage because they think of the team as being the photographer, stylist, hair and makeup, etc, but the model is separate.

[@TheYokebreaker]

Thank you for not caving into the pressure to look a certain way and for keeping your lovely, gorgeous teeth

[@PearlSalinas]

This was so sweet, genuine, and a breath of fresh air!

[@mkdk15]

Thank you for this! I do commercial/print modeling and when stuff like this happens I feel like “if I were better at this or ‘meant for this’ it wouldn’t have happened.” So thank you for sharing and making us feel less alone.

[@Doctorandergraun]

I was watching Naomi Preizler's experience and she said the same, they'll never tell you that u're cancelled. That's sad, you're and angel :):)

[@Learmonie]

i relate sooo much to this! i’m an actress and singer and was cancelled for many shows, but at the end it’s not really about us but more about what the producers and directors need. harsh job, but at the end of the day it’s what we love and are passionate about, so totally worth it

[@joseliracasas7234]

"I called my husband" sooo this was recently!!

[@liama9831]

she said over the years so i guess he wasn’t her husband then ??

[@ambya6431]

he wasnt her husband yet at that time

[@ashianamehra1079]

If you’re reading this, thank you for inspiring me lily, you’re amazing, love each of your videos.

[@LilyAldridge]

🥰🥰🥰

[@daniellem.7766]

You're one of my favorite models, it's quite shocking to hear that you have been cancelled more than once. Thank you for sharing this! By the way, considering that filter, grey hair would look amazing on you ❤️

[@vees_adventures]

thanks for being so vulnerable, can you tell us about all the good/bad skin treatments that models do to get their skin to look great, and what treatments or skin care tips helped you with your acne

[@ohemgeejackie]

I LOVE how real this is! I felt her personality in the VS fashion shows, but it's awesome to know she's just as real as she seems. :)

[@MommaFromScratch]

I always looked for you in the magazines and in VS you seemed so relatable and kind! Thank you for sharing this because its so real and all of us need to press on an prove ourselves for our best not what others want or think of us.

[@elleteablog]

The first thing I noticed was her smile and she has the cutest teeth and smile - don't change it for anyone girl! xx

[@anny7588]

SHES SO DOWN TO EARTH HOLY SHHHHTtttt okay I'll stop. So much respect for you for never throwing the towel😻

[@Leah_Marriott]

Thank you so much for sharing your story Lily, it was MASSIVELY INSPIRING for me 🙌🏼 I started my KZbin channel just over a year ago and it's been a STRUGGLE to grow it to say the least and I've experienced 'friends' not being supportive and talking about me negatively behind my back because of it, but it's truly something that I enjoy and love doing. It's currently 2am and I was literally sitting here in bed beating myself up before randomly coming across your video but this has given me the motivation I needed ❣️ also, i'm annoyed at myself for not coming across your KZbin sooner, you are literally one of my all time favourite VS models so I feel I deffo should have known this! 🤦🏼‍♀️💕

[@claudiamador290]

My teeth are fine, but sometimes I wanna change them but you’re comments about how beautiful they are made me feel more happy about my own 🥺 words are powerful ♥️

[@yasmintea3996]

OMG love the way you tell the stories and stories itself! Whoever’s doing these editing, he/she is on fire! It truly made the video even funnier and better! x

[@whitneytaylor1281]

Thanks for being so authentic and sharing these stories! It has hit a chord with me and I appreciate your positive outlooks and beautiful light you shine! You have made my day a little brighter!

[@juliefrey5417]

I love how honest and authentic you are. It's great to see that in a world that is hidden by perfection.

[@marybeth8788]

this was so encouraging lily. thank you for your humility and being so "yourself" in a culture that often tries to convince us that we're not enough. God bless your sweet family!

[@lazerx1828]

Good on you Lily, I shot commercial fashion in New York during the eighties, I've seen everything you described and more! Thanks for showing both sides of the industry, you've got a new subscriber!

[@jankaaishakovacs7714]

Im 28 and now im starting to realise I can reach everything with will power and hard work. I am a littlebit sad because my mom and dad never ever said this few sentence to me and never ever push me to keep going. But thats fine now. I learnt my lessons 😀

[@Amorazula]

from a fellow model in a slump it’s so inspiring to hear this because it’s so easy to get discouraged or think it won’t go anywhere. thank you lily!

[@crystalball7993]

We love you Lily, such a role model ♥️✨

[@ramonribeiro2663]

i’m watching this like 2am and this ending got me!!!!!!! i’m literally walking around training my runaway to be the biggest super model ever. loved it

[@helenagp1948]

Amazing message for young girls. Extremely well explained. People with your careers should explain as you did the other side. Well done. I ll show it to my daughters.

[@claire_elizabeth]

Wow. You have no idea how much I needed to watch this. I’m a young/new model and I’m dealing with some “cancels” right now too. I’ve looked up to you for some time now, and knowing you overcame the same things really really encourages me. I love modeling and feel so alive and filled with joy when I’m working, so I will just keep pressing on and believing in my dreams. Thank you so much for sharing your story, Lily.

[@leslieonabudget]

One of the most beautiful, kindest, funniest, effortlessly classy supermodel out there. 💖💖💖

[@firstworldmusic]

WOW! What a breath of fresh air this young lady is! I was laughing along uncontrollably because she did not take anything personally, got over the cancellations and looked back on them with humour. I love her!

[@sounsounmonsun3965]

One among very few authentic people in the fashion industry. Keep going Lily ❤

[@pittayayas]

The editing on this video was soooo goood. WHAT!

[@josepha133]

I failed a term paper last week and this video made me feel a million times less inadequate. Thank you 🙏

[@astridcassie5]

You are so positive. I love you Lily! Thats why a lot of models said that you are just the kindest soul💖

[@keikoo20]

when she said she was 34 im like 'whaaaatt i didnt even know u were thirty' U ARE GLOWING

[@anastasiaivanova6694]

Great video! not only the idea itself but the message and the delivery! please do more of videos like this!

[@daniespry1186]

Lily, you are a beautiful person. When we met, I was taken by your INNER beauty. I will never forget this. I was not swept away by how others viewed you. Didn’t even cross my mind. It was lovely to have met you and I wish you all the beauty and more in life and in your future. We know there’s more than what is “seen”. Not everyone gets caught up in the hype. Sending you big warm hugs from 🇨🇦 ✌🏻❤️ 😘

[@israelpalomo3455]

the edits in the video are funny af! I LOVE YOU

[@carlalavega9828]

I love how you tell stories. Looking forward to hearing more. 😘

[@tashajuli2399]

I was having my own bad day and this really put things into perspective. Thank you Lily for literally helping me to pick myself up!

[@celineli5128]

Thanks for sharing those stories Lily. You are beautiful both outside and inside.

[@jeannieelizabeth6585]

I'm so confused! Lily has really gorgeous teeth! A natural smile like hers is chic and totally sexy.

[@jerrymaeparadela4303]

I really adore this woman! so pure!

[@bronte8055]

My favourite person on you tube! Thank you for posting this video! Such a big fan of you and please make your perfume available in the Uk 🙏🏻

[@ASMRA33]

God Bless you Lily...this is 100 times cooler than 99 percent of the things people post. You're beautiful inside and out on a level that's incomparable!!!!!!

[@jamiediraimo3197]

What a beautiful message. Thank you.

[@sabrina8436]

Lily! I loved your energy and subscribed immediately. It’s thanks to KZbin that we’re learning about the person behind the beautiful pictures and I’m all here for it

[@paigebaan8630]

Having a hard day and you’ve made me feel good AGAIN. I love ya so much Lily. I always think of you as my friend...always! You are great!

[@brandiguarino1778]

I just found this Chanel. What a great personality! I bet people love working with her.

[@sophiafolley1282]

YESS I loved this it's made me feel so positive I'm tomorrow I'm gonna go out there and be so positive and major! Love you Lily 💕. Everyone we got this

[@fionamoola7889]

I love that you are so humble and down to earth and do not take yourself too seriously! thank you for the video

[@mjwy493]

You're amazing, nobody shares this stuff...especially public figures!! Thank you

[@Alice0579]

These stories are absolutely beautiful because they show how far hard work and the right attitude can take you. Thank you so much for sharing this! 💕🥰

[@yolandagarciatorralba8037]

I hope this video inspires people that struggle with their life choices, just like it inspired me. BTW, keep on loving churros, girl! And most important of all, KEEP THOSE BEAUTIFUL TEETH!!!! I just can't imagine you without them! Love the way you inspire everyone, Lily! ❤️

[@roxanneviloria]

I love how down to earth and humble you are!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@thomasstevens4814]

Had no idea she was this funny and eloquent! Totally stanning over here

[@djrosepark]

You are the most authentic model i have ever seen!

[@dietitianandreaurizar]

"Keep going, keep hustling, keep dreaming big and know one thing is a hurdle the next day your are on top of the mountain" 💪💕💪

[@LittleBoo1993]

Just so beautiful. You, this video, the message it carries, everything! Thank you for being genuine and honest with us

[@SA-kx9yw]

You move me everytime I listen to your convincing and emotional speech. With all that empowerment that is quickly to see from your persona, I am sure you don´t need to read or hear that you are SUCH A KICK-ASS to talk from the heart and your work is impeccable so far. Lots of love from Spain!!

[@EasrterRising1fan]

Lily you would never be cancelled in my book, I think you would make a great friend.

[@themusicjunkie4life]

I’m so happy and glad that you stayed true to yourself and didn’t loose hope!! Such a great example! 💕

[@lauratice8490]

Lily! Girl thank you for sharing the real and raw bits of your job! Much love!!❤❤

[@monicadeleon5273]

Thank for being so encouraging and authentic!!! You’re a beautiful person!!!

[@samhemmings8877]

Great video and honesty! Refreshing to hear. Thanks for sharing with us!! Lots more stories please ☺️🥰💕

[@paulasanchez6299]

When she is literally 5"9 and still tell her she isn't tall enough like c'mon she IS tall

[@ilovetyraandnaomi]

*Nope. She is not 5'9 she is 5'6. All models lie about their height!*

[@-Anjel]

I'm 5'9 and I've always considered myself short. All my siblings are taller than me, I am a head taller than my mom. Compared to my aunts from my fathers side I am short, they are all at least 5cm (2 inches) taller than me. Yes I am taller than a lot of people, but it would be fun to be a bit taller, just a bit. But then again, I already have difficulty finding clothes that fit me and my long limbs (27/34 trousers are hard to come by), and my siblings struggle even more. I don't even consider my siblings tall, I mean we are all taller than the average but none of us really stand out awkwardly in a crowd except one of my brothers. My siblings tease me for being so short, so It's all relative.

[@cliffordgeorgehaohao3158]

@@ilovetyraandnaomi she is the same height Miranda

[@taurussian4591]

She is NOT 5’9”

[@yanasabliash6360]

I like your cheerful sense of humor! You are adorable!

[@girlmiaful]

You have no idea how much I needed to see and hear this tonight. My job is amazing and I’m so thankful to do what I do but it’s stressful. As I’m sure many people’s are. Your video just reminded me of the “bigger picture” and even if you have one sh*t show day, that doesn’t dictate tomorrow. Thank you, Lily 💛

[@fatimak1042]

Lord . I'm so inspired and impressed. Love it . Yes, please share all your stories, thoughts, suggestions, life lessons. . Would be waiting for more. Hugs... ♥️

[@lauraal1013]

Wow this is truly the best video I ever seen. It's so necessary hear what you've said. Thank u so much! Love u💗

[@tabithar7]

This video made me cry! 😢😢 Thank you for sharing Lily! It’s all about the bounce-back!! Love you Beautiful!! 😘

[@juliaanna8203]

where's your hoodie from, Lily? It's so simple and pretty, always looking for a new good hoodie! Love your videos you've been my favorite model since like 2011 !! x

[@fleurxveenstra]

you are so real! I frkng love it. Stay you