Simone Mariposa

ABOUT SIMONE MARIPOSA

Plus-size model and blogger who became a symbol of body positivity when she started the popular #WeWearWhatWeWant hashtag. She has also served as the co-host of the radio show A Fat Girl's World alongside Tejera Magee.

She grew up in South Los Angeles. She studied sociology and vocal music in college.

She starred in a campaign for the clothing brand Torrid called In My Jeans.

She is an only child.

She has posted photos with model Philomena Kwao on Instagram.