Emme (model) — Plus Size Model, American

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Emme (model)

Also known as Melissa Julian, Melissa Owens Miller

Plus Size Model

Born: Jun 30, 1963age 63
height: 5'11" (or 180 cm)
body type: Chubby
nationality: American

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Career

Active 1989 – present

Biography

About Emme (model)

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American model Emme, born in New York, New York, on June 30, 1963, has spent over 37 years shaping the fashion and wellness industries. She stands 5'11" with a chubby build, and her career began in 1989 when she was about 26. As a straight, Caucasian woman, she broke barriers as a plus-size model, becoming Revlon's first curvy spokeswoman. Her work extends beyond modeling into authorship, with four books including the Amazon bestseller CURVY AND CONFIDENT. She also hosts TV shows and podcasts, and she founded the True Beauty Foundation to support young people's mental wellness through family and friend connections.

Born in New York but raised in Saudi Arabia, Emme's unique upbringing influenced her global perspective. She attended Syracuse University on a full scholarship as a rowing athlete, even being invited to the 1984 U.S. Olympic Trials, but she chose journalism instead, starting as a sports intern at WTVH-TV. Her active lifestyle includes hiking, rowing, snowshoeing, yoga, swimming, and camping, and she enjoys outdoor fitness. As a single mother to daughter Toby Cole, she balances her career with a passion for travel and sustainability.

Emme's influence has earned features in major publications like The New York Times, Vogue Italia, and TIME Magazine, and she has created clothing lines including EMME®, mebyEMME®, and TrueBeautybyEMME®. Her work consistently promotes self-love and body confidence, and she collaborates with companies focused on wellness and environmental sustainability. With 16k Instagram followers, she continues to champion inclusivity and empowerment, proving that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.

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Personal

Years Active: 1989-present (started around 26 years old; 37 years active)
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Sexuality: Straight

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Instagram Followers: 16k (as of April 2026)

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How did Emme combine athletics and modeling?

Emme was a rowing athlete at Syracuse University on a full scholarship and was invited to the 1984 U.S. Olympic Trials, but she chose a journalism career instead, later becoming Revlon's first curvy spokeswoman.

What is the True Beauty Foundation?

Emme founded the True Beauty Foundation, which runs programs and events aimed at improving the mental wellness of young people by fostering connections with family and friends.