About
Abigail Ratchford is an American glamour model, social-media personality, and budding entrepreneur who rose to internet prominence in 2013 after photos from a local Pennsylvania shoot began circulating online. Her signature hourglass figure and playful self-styled photo concepts quickly drew the attention of magazines such as Maxim, Sports Illustrated’s website, Esquire, and Zoo Weekly. By 2025 she has amassed more than 12 million Instagram followers, built a thriving swimwear and loungewear line, and expanded into short-form video where she shares beauty routines, business tips, and day-in-the-life snippets. Fans appreciate her candid approach to body confidence and her knack for turning everyday moments—unpacking boxes in a new apartment, testing recipes, chatting about skin care—into visually engaging, approachable content. Despite the glossy imagery, she emphasizes that consistent effort, attention to detail, and a sense of humor keep the brand authentic.
Before Fame
Born on February 12, 1992, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Abigail is the fifth of seven children in a close-knit Catholic household. She attended both Catholic grade school and high school, then spent a short time at a Jesuit university before deciding traditional academia was not the right fit. Back home, she worked a string of service jobs and briefly explored acting classes while juggling community-college courses. In 2013 a photographer friend asked her to pose for a low-budget shoot designed to showcase new lighting equipment. Abigail shared a few behind-the-scenes pictures on Facebook; local blogs reposted them, men’s-interest sites picked them up, and almost overnight her follower count ballooned into the six figures. Encouraged by the sudden attention, she relocated to Los Angeles in 2014, networked with creatives on small projects, and learned basic brand strategy by reading marketing blogs and experimenting with post timing and captions.
Trivia
- “Queen of Curves” nickname: Tabloids coined the moniker after one of her slow-motion runway clips went viral on TMZ in 2014, and the playful title has stuck.
- Aspiring actress: She booked walk-on parts in a 2016 episode of the comedy series Parks and Recreation (cameo in a beach scene) and a 2021 indie thriller that premiered on a streaming platform.
- Animal lover with allergies: As a child she dreamed of becoming a veterinarian until discovering she was allergic to most cats and many dog breeds—a fact she now jokes about whenever she posts pet photos.
- Business hobby: Abigail sketches handbag ideas in a notebook she keeps on her nightstand; a capsule accessories line is in early development for 2026.
- Fitness approach: Unlike many models, she prefers low-impact workouts such as Pilates and long walks, crediting them for helping manage asthma first diagnosed in grade school.
- Digital entrepreneur: She has experimented with subscription platforms, but she often reminds followers that the bulk of her income still comes from licensing images and brand collaborations rather than pay-per-view content.
- Hidden talent: She can quote nearly every line from the 1999 romantic comedy 10 Things I Hate About You, a family favorite during weekend movie nights.
Family Life
The Ratchford household is large, lively, and proudly grounded in Scranton traditions. Her father is an attorney, her mother a retired childcare educator. Siblings range from an older brother who coaches high-school basketball to a younger sister studying graphic design. Holidays involve expanded tables, competitive card games, and homemade pierogies—Abigail’s specialty is the caramelized-onion filling. Although she now lives in Los Angeles, she frequently flies back for birthdays and baptisms, often scheduling shoots around family milestones. In interviews she attributes her work ethic to watching her parents juggle multiple commitments without sacrificing time for church events, sports practices, and volunteer shifts. As for romance, Abigail keeps current relationships private; past public pairings with an NBA player and a musician brought intense scrutiny, so she now shares only glimpses, choosing heart-emoji captions over full reveals.
Associated With
Abigail’s rise intersected with many notable figures in modeling and entertainment:
- Gemma Lee Farrell – The New Zealand–born model appeared alongside Abigail in a 2015 Miami beach campaign that hit several celebrity photo sites. Their playful, oil-on-the-sand video generated millions of views and helped both secure men’s-magazine spreads.
- Sports Illustrated’s digital team – Editors highlighted her multiple times as “Lovely Lady of the Day,” boosting mainstream awareness and legitimizing her portfolio beyond Instagram fame.
- Influencer photographers like Josh Ryan – Known for his work with Playboy, Ryan shot Abigail’s first professional Los Angeles session, teaching her lighting tricks she still uses when she self-produces shoots.
- Body-positive advocates such as Ashley Graham – Abigail often credits Graham’s TED Talk for inspiring her to ignore size labels and focus on cultivating confidence, and the two have supported each other’s projects in social-media comments.
- Comedian writers at Funny or Die – Her appearance in a 2018 skit showcased comedic timing and opened doors to more lifestyle-focused collaborations, including a cameo on a 2022 VICE series about internet culture.