Models that inspire us not only for its beauty but also incredible fortitude

When we look at the models, consider their perfection. But few people think that some of them every day struggle with the disease. These models inspire us with their beauty, but also incredible fortitude.

Christy Turlington

Christie has long been struggling with emphysema. It is a chronic disease, but today there are medicines to relieve symptoms. Emphysema occurs when something bothers the Airways. Difficult breathing. Not to fall directly on the podium, Christie was treated, comply with a special diet, and the show is always attended by a doctor.

Model from Pittsburgh has been very popular. Throughout her career she was sick, but now Barbara Elaine Smith suffers from Alzheimer's disease. It's a terrible form of mental activity, which it is almost impossible to resist. But B. Smith fights bravely with illness. She continues to work in the modeling business, opened a restaurant and is engaged in interior design.

Today, thanks to Rebecca Marin widely used the concept of "bionic model." The girl was born without hands, but that didn't stop her becoming a model and philanthropist. Rebecca was the model immediately, she tried to get on the podium, but in the end her struggles with the industry has taken years. Today she has a bionic arm, a big name and contracts with TIME, People, Cosmopolitan and Teen Vogue.

Strabismus — this form of strabismus which the born model Brunett of Mofpi. But instead of hesitating of the illness, the girl claims that she loves your eyes. Strabismus due to problems with the eye muscles and nerves. There are even treatments — glasses, contact lenses or eye therapy and surgery. But Moffi claims that she was happy with her appearance.

When Alex fought in Afghanistan, lost a leg in the explosion. After the operation the leg was replaced with prosthesis. While Alex worked in the hall, he realized that he was paying attention. Moreover, the people approached him, supported and expressed admiration. The loss of his legs did not break the spirit of a handsome young man, and gave confidence in their abilities. He later signed a contract with a modeling Agency.

Modeling industry is growing from year to year. Model Jillian Mercado is not just stunningly beautiful, she destroys all the stereotypes about the modeling business. The model does not need to be tall and strong. Yes, Jillian is in a wheelchair, but she is strong in spirit. The model suffers from muscular dystrophy and can not walk with twelve years. Today she is the Muse of the company Diesel and works with the Agency Nordstrom.

Congenital ectodermal dysplasia is a rare genetic disease in which the body is no vegetation and humans do not grow molars. This sounds daunting, but look at the charming Melanie Gaydos. She works in high fashion and does not leave your ailment no chance to win. She does have the famous photographers and is not afraid to be myself.

African-American model Diandra Forrest was born with albinism, her skin is very pale. This is due to the lack of melanin in the skin, hair and even eyes. Her unconventional beauty led her to the fashion industry. At first, when she broke into the fashion world, people long looked at her, but then I used to. The girl signed a contract with the Agency Elite Models NY, Deandra works with Vivienne Westwood, MAC Cosmetics and Jean Paul Gaultier.

Eighteen-year-old Australian girl Madeline Stewart proved that down syndrome is not a reason to abandon a career in the fashion industry. It all started with YouTube, where Madeline is trying to destroy stereotypes about people with down syndrome. The girl appeared in the magazine Extra Magazine and on The Today Show. She maintains a blog, which says that we do not choose appearance, but we can set the rules.

Crystal Renn has been modelling since the age of 14. When she started her career in high fashion, she was advised to lose some weight. But the girl came to the issue of extreme and became anorexic — psychological and physiological feeding disorders. But crystal have coped with the disease, regained the weight and became a model plus size. She inspires girls all over the world and regrets that he did not understand that every person is beautiful in any weight.

Another model, which has beaten anorexia and now works as a model plus-size. She appeared in the show "Top model American-style" working with Nine West, Marina Rinaldi, Vogue, Chanel, Dior, Glamour, Salvatore, Ferragamo and other brands.

Unfortunately, people are not always able to cope with such a serious and dangerous disease like anorexia. Model Georgina Wilkin struggling with anorexia and urges to pay attention to this psychological neurosis.

Winnie Harlow

21-year-old Winnie Harlow has become a participant of the show "Top model American", where he announced himself as a model disease vitiligo is a chronic skin disease in which skin pigments are unevenly distributed. Because of this, large areas of skin have more melanin than others. Although Vinny didn't win the show, she became one of the most popular models due to the fact that is not shy to be myself.

Sister of model Gigi Hadid Bella is suffering from Lyme disease, as her mother and brother. Lyme disease, or Lyme borreliosis, is causing an imbalance of gut bacteria, forgetfulness, pain in the muscles and neck. Today there is a powerful cure for the disease, but Bella works as a model at Diane von Furstenberg, Tommy Hilfiger, Topshop, Burberry, Tom Ford.

Gia Karanja was a stunning model, but she died only 26 years old. Model fought all his life to AIDS. In his short and brilliant life, she appeared in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, worked at the shows of Versace, Armani, Yves Saint Laurent and others. She advocated for the rights of homosexuals, and in the eponymous biopic played by Angelina Jolie.