Hailey Clauson
Bust
35
Waist
24
Hip
34
Eyes
Blue
Hair
Blonde
Shoes
8
Height
5 Feet, 11 Inches

Net worth $2 Million

Birthday
March 7, 1995
Birthplace
Birth Sign

About

Hailey Michele Clauson, born on March 7, 1995, in Thousand Oaks, California, is an American fashion model best known for sharing the 2016 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover with Ashley Graham and Ronda Rousey. Her fresh California looks and laid-back personality quickly made her a favorite of both photographers and major labels. Since signing her first contract in her teens she has fronted global campaigns for Gucci, DKNY, Calvin Klein, Topshop, and Agent Provocateur, and she continues to walk runways in New York, Paris, Milan, and London. Away from photo shoots she champions eco-friendly living, even opting not to own a car, and uses her platform to talk about responsible consumer choices.

Before Fame

Clauson grew up in the Newbury Park neighborhood of Thousand Oaks, where weekends were spent surfing and hiking with friends. At age 13 she tagged along to an open casting call in Los Angeles—an outing that changed her life. Ford Models signed her on the spot, and by 14 she was in catalogs for Forever 21 and look-books for Wildfox Couture. Japanese Vogue spotlighted her as “Model of the Month” before she had even started high school, and the following year she made her runway debut for Adam Lippes, Zac Posen, and Calvin Klein during New York Fashion Week. Models.com later placed her on its Top 10 Newcomers list for the Spring/Summer 2011 season, noting her cool confidence and classic features.

Trivia

  • Teen-runway controversy: At 15, Clauson walked for Diane von Fürstenberg, DKNY, and Oscar de la Renta, unintentionally breaking the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s under-16 rule. Von Fürstenberg apologized, and the incident sparked broader talks about age limits in modeling.
  • T-shirt lawsuit: The same year, her parents sued several retailers for printing provocative photos of her on T-shirts without permission. Most defendants settled; the episode highlighted image-rights issues for young models.
  • Body-paint star: In the 2015 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue she appeared in nothing but intricately painted “swimwear,” a fan-favorite spread that required hours of artistry and a lot of patience.
  • Music-video cameo: Look closely at Jay-Z’s alternative “Empire State of Mind” video and you’ll spot Clauson among the cast of top models.
  • Rock-and-roll vibe: GQ once called her the “new heartbreaker,” comparing her effortlessly tousled hair and pout to Brigitte Bardot blended with ’70s-era rock glamour.
  • Green habits: Growing up close to the Pacific made her passionate about the planet; she uses public transport or rideshares, recycles religiously, and encourages fans to shop vintage.

Family Life

Hailey credits her parents, Robert and Cheryl, for keeping her grounded while she navigated the fashion world at an age when most kids are choosing a prom dress. Her mom often accompanied her to early castings and still gives honest feedback on new projects. She has a brother, Cameron, who runs an independent film company, and the siblings remain close despite hectic schedules. Home life in Ventura County was deliberately ordinary: public school, weekend soccer games, and Sunday barbecues in the backyard. Since 2017 she has been in a long-term relationship with fellow model Jullien Herrera; the pair split their time between Los Angeles and New York, share a rescue dog named Loki, and frequently post goofy behind-the-scenes moments on social media.

Associated With

Clauson’s career is interwoven with some of fashion’s biggest names. She shared her breakthrough Sports Illustrated cover with trail-blazing plus-size model Ashley Graham and Olympic fighter-turned-entertainer Ronda Rousey, marking a milestone for body diversity in mainstream media. On the runway she has opened shows for Diane von Fürstenberg, whose mentorship she still cites as invaluable despite their early age-limit hiccup. In advertising she has been photographed by legends such as Mario Testino and Steven Meisel, experiences she says taught her the art of expressing emotion without words—an insight she now passes to younger models.

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