The Human Mannequin: The Full Documentary | A True Story

Porduced by Nine Lives Media in 2012 for Channel 4, this film is about an inspirational Scottish 18-year-old who is determined to be accepted in the picture-perfect world of fashion, despite her disability. Often in pain and with deteriorating mobility, she puts herself on the line to prove she can work alongside the country’s fashion elite. In the process, she reveals a surprising side to the notorious fashion world.
#TheHumanMannequin #documentary

[@alleycat616]

Someone who actually deserves the terms “stunning and brave”. Best wishes to her.

[@bryceharper446]

Challenging.

[@lulusmith4877]

A lovely young woman very brave and beautiful in every way possible 💕 wish her the very best at everything she does

[@LawofMosesHere]

100%

[@EthersMysticalChildTarot8014]

I was thinking the same and she's so stunning she could easily be one of those models so debilitating

[@tammylynn4499]

@@lulusmith4877 😊

[@brendaseager7371]

This girl deserves every chance to make a career of this work. To go into such a fast moving industry while having such a hard time getting around, takes a lot of guts. I wish her nothing but the best!

[@disneymumau]

She's also got a great sense of fashion, they would be lucky to have her :)

[@lynnloww]

After some digging around, Louise is still alive and well, she has an interest in baking sweets now 😊 has a special bond with her niece ♥️

[@luludi3]

@lynn Loww thank you, I'm so glad you wrote this. I could not find any recent news of Louise and hoped she is alive and well.

[@lesliedaubert1411]

Thank you for this update. The year was 10 years ago. I was wondering how she is doing.

[@theeggtimertictic1136]

That's great news!

[@swaggchu789]

Thank you so much! I couldn't find ANYTHING!

[@leezlvontrapp]

Oh that’s great! Where did you find this out Lynn? Please and thank you! 😊

[@Kyra_of_Kerkyra]

Life is so unfair. She has a face of a supermodel. She'd rock on the fashion stage. She definitely deserved to be in Elle and she did a great job there and at the fashion week, too. She really is a very talented young woman. I hope there is a cure for her disease soon. Best wishes to you! 💕

[@larajones175]

She's stunning.I agree. She would've been a super star. Best looking in the family. God bless her. She's a trooper.

[@Kyra_of_Kerkyra]

@@larajones175 She has touched my heart like she has of so many others. She is very special and I pray there is a cure. This girl deserves it. God, be merciful 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@LawofMosesHere]

The word that comes to mind (being a clinician) is resilience.

[@peachtrees_]

You never know... life changing medicine came out a few years ago for people with cystic fibrosis increasing their lifespans drastically; I hope this young woman sees a treatment/cure in her lifetime ❤️

[@annlove4879]

U called that unfair????? Think again

[@headron66]

Not only is she beautiful she is strong, kind and clever. I know what ever she puts her mind to she will achieve. Why do I know this? Well because of the challenges she has had since a child. She’s a wee trooper. Her granny passing down her style tips and accessories is just too cool. If you hold on to something long enough it will come back into fashion and then it becomes’one of a kind’. Yes she gets her style and fashion intelligence from her granny❤️

[@DylanRomanov]

I truly hope she achieves all her dreams, her fashion was so cute!

[@llamalady8700]

"wee trooper?"

[@Durga-ma]

And I loved how Granny used the term "our" when talking about Louise's illness. Eg: "... One of our limbs stops working"

[@headron66]

@@llamalady8700 It’s a term of endearment for someone who is focused and strong. 👍

[@headron66]

@@Durga-ma Awe, I missed that. It says a lot doesn’t it. Very close family. 👍

[@jacquelinetichborne315]

I actually think she’d make a fantastic photographic model, she is a stunningly beautiful girl with so much to offer and you really don’t see her disability as something that holds her back. It’s a very real extension of who she is it’s so empowering, a valued concept of uniqueness more than anything else which is such an imagery conceptual that could represent those with disabilities across the world.

[@jtaforJesus]

This beautiful young lady is just AMAZING!!! I credit her for her great personality, ambition and outlook on life. She's wonderful and I wish her the best in everything!!!

[@LadyLeda2]

Louise, what an inspiration you are to the millions of people around the world that have a disability. Your courage and determination to do that what makes you happy is awe inspiring. Don't ever lose that.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how are you doing?

[@POCKBA]

Is many people with disability espacally in countries where they dont have the knowledge to help people even with common deasises who would be well if they Just have a surgery. Like sone coutries in Scandinavia.

[@angelasprecco4246]

Grandma, Mom and daughters, all gorgeous! So inspired by Louise’s talent and passion for fashion! I know she will be able to do anything she wants!

[@ibenglish]

Props to ELLE for making her dream a reality.

[@klairah2611]

I agree

[@helenbradford2569]

Wow! May God bless her. She is so strong. And goes after what she wants inspite of the pain. And she so beautiful.

[@TeachMeLordGod]

Truthfully. I think her disability really shaped her as a person and gave her unbelievable strength. She is blessed more than she thinks! This only means that there are more blessings to come! I'm not as strong as her but it makes me feel better that some people have the opportunity to thrive in their passion(s) with who they look up to or gather inspiration from. God is surely good and my time may or may not come when I find out what I am suppose to do here. Amen.

[@miladydewinter7770]

Not surprising she's got such a beautiful face - so have her mother and grandmother --- must be in the genes. What a brave young lady. I wish her lots and lots of happiness.

[@christavarrone7181]

This made me tear up a few times, I am so very proud of her! she is so courageous.

[@supjay3945]

Yea. Especially when she was in line to try out and everyone had the weird look on their faces and then they show her with a smile

[@carmenhuff4805]

What a beautiful young lady. Her story was very informative about what you can do in the fashion with a disability. I wish nothing but the best for her.

[@pattykochenower4222]

What a beautiful family , all of them are so pretty! It looks so painful, but I love that she doesn’t let it stop her dreams ! Seeing her light up at Elle was so amazing !! Way to go girl!!! She is truly an inspiration!!!! I wish her very best . ❤️

[@ginanovo6285]

beautiful family with the notable exception of her narcissistic father. my father is exactly the same

[@psychedlicsouljam1995]

The world is changing. Instead of shunning people away for their differences.. but I've noticed humanity can be incredible when we face our problems head on together. Louise is a inspiration for so many young girls.

[@elanna0007]

She's prettier than the other models. She's gorgeous and could actually be a model. Congratulations on the launch of your new business. May it be the first of many successful endeavors!

[@stepht7508]

Especially since models nowadays can be of different body types and different abilities

[@betha.6279]

I agree,she is a beautiful woman!

[@ErinMar]

Why put other woman down though? She is absolutely gorgeous but so are they

[@_ofthenight_]

@@ErinMar I was just finna say this. Don’t bring down other women..

[@jessicamiller6143]

My aunt died of complications with FOP a few years ago. While rare, I appreciate those with it who are opening up about their experience with it.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how are you doing?

[@ginadonnoe1092]

This is a life well lived. It is not only a beautiful testament to Louise's strength and determination, but also a testament to the women in her life that have lived by those same qualities and passed them onto her.

[@rebekahdavis5935]

Yes, thank you. Those women taught good character and she put her own adorable spin on it. How it's supposed to be . I am thankful everyday for the beautiful strong women in my life. I have been blessed in that regard and they have impacted me so much.

[@larissahostetter2335]

Truly hope she is achieving her dreams! What a beautiful person inside and out.

[@67DrWatson]

The whole family is wonderful but her nan is truly awesome. I love that she has handed down her love of vintage pieces and fashion sense to her granddaughter because that is absolutely priceless. I really hope she gets to live her dream because she deserves it with her drive and determination. Most of us would be curled up in a ball and not want to get out of bed each morning but she's grabbing life by the balls and shaking them hard!

[@the_specialista6319]

As a Muslim woman I can only ask Allah to grant this wonderful young woman a cure for her illness and a successful career insha'Allah. I loved this story, her and her family. Strong beautiful family. Thank you

[@Jesussavedme]

Yes Jesus please help her 🥺🙏 we can definitely agree on that no matter what religion we have 🙂 May God bless you 💜

[@a.b.creator]

🙏🌎 ♾️✨

[@ElvenSailor_Main]

@@Jesussavedme you say you agree on that yet reply to her post talking about Jesus

[@Jesussavedme]

@@ElvenSailor_Main there's nothing wrong with that? We all have a heart for God I didn't say anything bad to her!! Why are you even commenting I'm confused

[@ElvenSailor_Main]

@@Jesussavedme @Laura Beldin because it happens all the time. Anyone comments mentioning a religion that isn't Christianity I always see something about Jesus in the replies, but when people make thousands of Christian comments I've never seen someone reply talking about a different God. It's just unnecessary. The "yes Jesus please help her" comes off as a correction rather than anything to add on

[@Ad_Astra2023]

I thought this was going to be about a girl struggling with anorexia but I couldn’t have been more wrong. Poor sweet girl, my heart goes out to her.

[@flyingpossum6958]

I swear I full thought that too.. sweet child I hope they find something soon 🙏

[@rebeccalavoy6655]

Everybody, as well meaning as you all may be, most folks don't want your pity.

[@disneymumau]

Same!

[@DX-d]

Wow calling her anorexic and passing out as benevolent! You can’t learn empathy, but you can learn to behave.

[@stormindminor]

I thought the same thing.

[@Suzielougy]

Louise is beautiful and beyond talented for her age. I hope the fashion world scoops her up! She needs to also be on the pages of fashion magazines, she is striking and beautiful. Best wishes to her!

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how are you doing?

[@jeonjunggukseomma_2.097]

She is 28/29 now lol🤩🤭

[@susanburns276]

Bless her heart 🙏 she's angel, what a beautiful family, the strength within this young woman is inspiring and I wish her so well 👵🇭🇲

[@lamararobb9606]

She’s absolutely stunning ! And just so positive , I freaking admire her .

[@bardgettbrandy]

When you find yourself complaining, think about this wonderful woman and the simple things she struggles with. Not only does she get out of bed but she is out there being amazing. Good luck and I hope you live a very great life.

[@fredakurzbard4962]

She is absolutely gorgeous and I hope that her wishes come true

[@fredakurzbard4962]

Having scoliosis I can totally relate to this poor girl. It sucks to be disabled especially at her age. I hope she gets what she wants. I really do

[@jeonjunggukseomma_2.097]

She was 18 in 2012 BTW lol🤩🤭

[@debbielicis6257]

What a beautiful story. An amazing gal takes an amazing trip. So glad you have the love of an amazing family. You my girl have the world at your fingertips.

[@stepht7508]

Such a lovely young lady with a wonderful attitude.I hope and pray that she gets everything she wants in life and that her health gets better with no more flares!

[@dee4174]

What an amazing young woman. And her family too! Bless them all for being so positive and supportive of each other.

[@lucyfox8298]

Lovely supportive family she has.

[@ibenglish]

She is in a very difficult position physically. Very inspiring to see her pursue a dream she has and being productive. She is all around very beautiful

[@monkmell]

What a beautiful, confident intelligent girl. I hope she does really well with her new business and the future new treatment can help her FOP. Such a beautiful girl…does anyone think she resembles Paris Hilton? I couldn’t stop thinking about it all through the film! Good luck Louise, and may all your dreams come true! xxx

[@littlepookie7976]

I'm seeing this now 10 years after the production. I would like to know Louise has continued to be happy. She sure is loved and very beautiful.

[@littlepookie7976]

@@HighlandHawkeye Thank you! ----from Detroit, Michigan

[@colettemurray1234]

Soo humbled by her intelligence Talent ,wisdom,beauty and spirit...

[@antoniafoster8264]

She’s beautiful in all the ways that’s important. She’s incredible. 💝

[@jacquelineredstone4487]

I just love her so so much. What an amazing woman. I'd love to see how she is now.

[@jennifer7648]

Same here! I have been trying to find out, but can't find anything past 2012!

[@jesmeyer732]

It’s awesome to see her gran, mom and sister support her as much as they do!

[@Lindsay.k3492]

Bless her , she’s absolutely beautiful inside and out ❤️

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how are you doing?

[@RosaLopez-zw2ff]

Her looks and personality make her the right person for the job in the fashion industry. She has an eye for putting colors together along with the right make-up. She's a star!

[@betha.6279]

This young lady and her family are clearly loving wonderful people ! I wish her the very best in reaching her goals. She is amazing and has a true talent for fashion! The fashion week footage was so interesting and I'm proud of her for how she handled everything so professionally. I personally think she's also beautiful and would make a unique fashion model. I enjoy seeing models who have interesting features and are not afraid to be themselves.

[@marshalong1761]

Thank you for this story. It was heartwarming. You go girl 👧

[@Ladythyme]

What a pure heart, beauty and talent to boot! I wish her luck & success on her journey!

[@lauradahlus]

She's a beautiful young lady with a heart of gold! May or Lord bless and protect her from all evil! Amen!

[@heidipintor5755]

Beautiful story of one whose beauty is spirit deep!! ❤

[@sproutsrevil6508]

What a family of beautiful delightful woman. You just feel the love. No wonder Louise is such an inspiring and utterly exceptional young adult. I wish her so much for the future 💫

[@dianegilchrist677]

You go girl.What a wonderful video.Good luck to you& Your lovely family.❤️

[@thelastminmom5251]

She looks like Paris Hilton. The whole family is gorgeous. Mom, grandma and both daughters. Lovely.

[@Totalchaos0228]

Right? They are all very beautiful women.

[@Shared-Experiences]

Paris Hilton could get her into the fashion world, no problem.

[@i.cant.sleep.anymore]

Omg I was just about to say that she looks like Paris Hilton and then saw your comment lol

[@antzpantzz8490]

An extraordinary young woman. She just gets on with it. I wish her all thebest that life can offer. She is brave, determined and very deserving ❣

[@OneLove101.]

Such an inspirational young lady. I wish her all the success in the world. Aren’t they such a beautiful family 😍 even the Grandma is a Glam’ma 🥰

[@victoriajamieson5908]

A truly incredible inspiring story! You are amazing, beautiful and so strong! And I love your Granny, I miss mine so much. It’s the first time I’ve heard Scottish since we lost her. Much love to your whole family! ❤️

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

Yes, I was born and brought up in the North East of Scotland and its lovely hearing this beautiful young girl and her family speaking.

[@edyann]

She's very beautiful!

[@smilingblissgoddess]

She is truly amazing such an inspiration I am so proud of you Louise and the passion and courage it took for you to share your beautiful gift and talent with the world well done! 🙂😊💞💚💜

[@missdaisy5736]

Such a beautiful and impressive young woman. She shows excellence in fashion and beauty.

[@Lacieluxe]

What an incredible strong and inspirational young woman she is. Absolutely stunning. She is persuing her dreams and I really hope she does well X she's so lovely

[@heatherydew3361]

What a wonderful family, as beautiful inside as outside. There's some great, strong women there!! What an inspiration Louise is, an example of what 'true grit' really means.

[@elizabethconroy7665]

Beautiful young Lady Sweet smile and thank God for such a supportive Family All the best honey 🍯

[@cynisteria]

Louise is such an inspiration. She is so determined to pursue her passion and has such a positive outlook despite her circumstances. I definitely want to be like her.

[@LizaAgapova]

I wonder what happened to her since! Hope she’s as healthy as possible and lives her best life. Such a strong young lady!

[@MV-kk3nh]

So inspiring, her strength and resolve are extraordinary. Thank you for sharing your story!!! God bless!!! 🙏🏻❤️

[@renataloren2384]

What a beautiful woman and I wish her so much happiness and for all her dreams to come true, she truly deserves it! God Bless you always!! 🌹❤️💐⭐️🌹🙏🏻🌹🎉💐⭐️🙏🏻😍🙏🏻🌹

[@taleandclawrock2606]

If the fashion industry is serious about embracing diverse abilities, this stunningly beautiful girl deserves her own cover photo shoot. Such poise and confidence with such challenges is an inspiration to absolutely everybody. You go, girl!!! 😍🤩

[@cherylpesutimassie5010]

I don't have a doubt in my mind that this young woman will succeed at anything and everything she does. She has the desire and drive and won't let anything hold her back. Lovely girl, lovely story...hugs from Arizona...:)

[@rockingrandmaof2]

Absolutely stunning!!

[@marymary5494]

Louise is so delighted, funny and obviously talented. I wish her everything she wishes for herself. And what a team of women she has to support her. 💕💕💕

[@brendaseager7371]

So lucky to have family backing her and being there for her in whatever she wants to try. This is what every child deserves that you have.

[@jmary3207]

This woman is absolutely stunning and I wouldn’t be surprised to see her modeling!!! And she’s just as beautiful inside too! Praying for this strong, inspirational woman. I hope she is able to achieve her dreams and I pray advancements are made in medicine for her and others who have FOP. 🙏🏼💗🥰

[@brendawinner1971]

Louise, I am so proud of you, there are few people without disabilities that have accomplished what you have. What a strong, brave, accomplished person you are, to have made the strides you have made. God bless you sweetheart. I pray they find a cure and treatment for FOP, spread those wings and fly❣️

[@WeRNthisToGetHer]

What an amazing and beautiful young woman. I pray God blesses her abundantly and gives her a full life.

[@monistephens7769]

Louise (my 2nd name) is stunning so are her sister mum and nan. It took her beautiful family to make her who she is. She has a fantastic outlook on life and we should be ashamed when we winge about such superficiality, unlike Louise, when there are those of us in far worse pain. You are a diamond In the rough!🌸

[@giulianagarcia8760]

She is a warrior, what a great inspiration... And his mother and grandmother are his best support, what a beautiful family.

[@saritabarrow9435]

She is so pretty! She is PERFECT for the fashion/beauty industry

[@bodyofhope]

She really is! I think she should be a fashion journalist, and write for Elle! She can write from home, see all the shows online, and will have years and years of full time work in the fashion industry. Even if she isn't a perfect writer, they can edit her work. Fashion blogs and fashion magazines need her!

[@sharonwarner2894]

Beautiful story! Your strength and your willingness to go after what you desire is a true testimony of God’s work in your life! May He continue to bless you 🙏🏼 I hope and Pray that soon there is a cure for you! You are beautiful and very talented! 😊🤩

[@lynnkent2318]

Beautiful human being inside & out!....Good luck on your travels, you deserve all success!

[@tilldeathdouspartharmonytr9829]

What a absolutely wonderful young lady. She definitely has an eye for her passion. I truly hope her career and future take off. Her mum sister and nan are brilliant. What a lovely family.

[@oliveoyl1249]

She , truly, is an inspiration! ❤️ She actually looks like Paris Hilton!! 🤩 i wish her the BEST!

[@rmaria517]

I thought the same. She's beautiful. Her personality is even more lovely. 🌹🌿

[@brendaokuda2158]

What a beautiful & brave young lady. I pray that someone somewhere finds a cure for this disease. She definitely has a warrior's fighting spirit. So much admiration & respect to her & her whole family.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how are you doing?

[@the_even_toed_ungulate.]

​@@franklinstephen3268this isn't tinder you creepy old man

[@dagmarbeeke6163]

I need to stop feeling sorry for myself and self care savage up. My life is not the easiest, but wow. This young lady really set an example for me. Thank you 😊

[@heathergustafson4237]

This lovely women is a huge asset to the world ! She wants to work and has a good eye for fashion. How many thousands of people out there can work and don’t, now that’s a disgrace!

[@projectionv.accountability1010]

My gosh, she's gorgeous & such a sweetheart. May we all remember how blessed we are to simply move freely.

[@englishmadcow7461]

Such a beautiful sweet natured young lady. Bless you for showing that disability doesn't have to define us. > hope you're doing OK.

[@jeanettebird2739]

This young lady deserves a rewarding career and I praise her resilience and courage ❤

[@vickylane845]

What a beautiful young lady ! Love n blessings 🙏🏾❤️

[@tonywwp]

I pray that all of your dreams and aspirations in life come true, you are a remarkable woman.

[@pattyh1039]

You are such an inspiration !

[@joylox]

I have somewhat of an opposite conidion but similar in symptoms (too flexible, causing bones to move and get stuck on each other, especially in the neck, causing a lot of pain). It's great to see people willing to work with her, because it's hard to get work experience when you have difficulty standing or lifting things.

[@zoestephens2001]

What a beautiful family , every one of them are so soft spoken and seem genuinely happy. Destined for great things ❤️

[@smokeyangelav]

I have a disease where my spine is trying to fuse. I can’t imagine if it was m whole body. She’s so strong. I sure do hope they found something to stop the progression for her as she deserves to have a long life. She should be 28 by now.

[@catapillargirl2021]

What a stunning person inside & out!

[@susannearmenta4758]

Beautiful and captivating, amazing attitude! She has so much charisma, she radiates charm. She needs to be in print, film, etc.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how are you doing?

[@the_even_toed_ungulate.]

​@@franklinstephen3268stop being a creep.

[@ramonab2029]

This is the first case I see of this cruel,strange disease!

[@FoodiesKoodies]

She is so lucky to have such a loving helpful kind mom. The way she respects her daughter is getting older and letting her try to do new things. I was also inspired by my MAWMAW to have a fashion sense. Very similar style aesthetic. Love it!

[@russellfippino2590]

Such a beautiful young lady, God bless her for being soo strong

[@jsiqueblue4948]

She is amazing and brave and I hope that her love and talent for fashion takes her far in her career.

[@gretchinsabinay1048]

This show help a lot to those people too much insecure of there looks, she's inspiration to everyone, while I'm watching this it help me to become positive and content of my looks or beauty, she's very strong person inside out she's beautiful perfectly made by God

[@dianev6180]

Louise, just loved your story! Don't let anything get in the way of your goals, you are terrific and have lots to offer! Best wishes for your continued success.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how are you doing?

[@apawsomedayforawalk8042]

What a GORGEOUS woman (inside & out)!!!! I LOVED the part where her grandma was getting her handbags & jewelry together ❤ My prayers are that they find an immediate cure for her!!!! 🙏 😇 ✝

[@evonne315]

OMG I love her. ❤️ To be so brave as to not just face but totally smash the fashion industry. 🙌 Nice job! Beautiful to see the whole family being there for Lois, and eachother. I am inspired! Bless your soul, may you be proud of yourself. 💕🌟💕