About
Hannah Emily Rose Ferguson is the laid-back Texas native whose sun-kissed look turned into an international modeling career. After debuting in the 2014 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, she returned for the next three editions and quickly became one of the magazine’s most recognizable faces. Brands ranging from Chanel Beauty to Jimmy Choo have tapped her for global campaigns, and she has glided down runways for Max Mara, Alberta Ferretti, Chloé, Dolce & Gabbana, and even opened Philipp Plein’s resort show. Her trademark blend of athletic confidence and girl-next-door warmth keeps her in demand a decade into her career.
Away from the catwalk, Ferguson has parlayed her profile into entrepreneurial ventures, including a growing fine-jewelry line sold through upscale Dallas retailer Stanley Korshak. She is also an outspoken advocate for body positivity, often using social media to remind followers that fitness, mental health, and kindness belong together. Today she balances studio shoots, brand deals, and motherhood with the easy charm that first caught the fashion world’s attention.
Before Fame
Ferguson was born on October 11, 1992, in San Angelo, a small city on the edge of West Texas. Both of her parents were serving in the U.S. Marine Corps when their paths crossed, and the family’s discipline-first household sometimes struggled financially—at one point living for years without running water. Chores, farm animals, and a strict daily routine shaped her work ethic long before flashbulbs did.
Modeling felt like a distant dream until she won the statewide Kim Dawson Model Search right after high school. The prize whisked her to Dallas, and just six months later she headed for New York City with little more than a suitcase and Texas grit. Casting agents were drawn to her clear blue eyes, athletic frame, and friendly drawl, which helped her land early jobs with high-street brands before Sports Illustrated put her center-stage.
Trivia
- Body-paint marathon: For her rookie SI shoot in St. Lucia she spent 18 hours being hand-painted in a fish-net design by legendary artist Joanne Gair, never once complaining about the tropical heat.
- Unexpected hobbies: Back home she unwinds by baking cinnamon rolls and practicing her aim at the gun range—skills inspired by long Texas weekends with her dad.
- Fast-food fame: A cheeky 2014 Carl’s Jr. commercial, where she starred alongside Paris Hilton, was viewed millions of times online and proved she could sell burgers as convincingly as haute couture.
- Secret talent: Friends say she sketches jewelry ideas on cocktail napkins; many have since become finished pieces in her own collection.
Family Life
Discipline and service run deep in the Ferguson household. Her father served as a Marine sniper and her mother as a drill instructor, instilling resilience and focus in all five Ferguson children. While Hannah now spends much of her time in New York and Los Angeles, she remains close to her tight-knit clan in Texas, often inviting nieces and nephews to summer shoots so they can see the world beyond the ranch.
In November 2022 she married businessman Imad Izemrane during an intimate ceremony in Morocco. Their first child, a son born on April 4, 2024, regularly appears in breezy Instagram snaps—always shot from gentle angles that protect his privacy while sharing her joy in new motherhood. The arrival has only strengthened her determination to model healthy self-esteem and kindness both on and off camera.
Associated With
Ferguson’s career has intertwined with many fashion favorites. She has shared magazine covers and beach sets with fellow SI stars Hailey Clauson, Camille Kostek, and Brooks Nader, and is considered part of the “body-paint alumni” club that includes Chrissy Teigen and Heidi Klum. On the runway she has walked alongside icons such as Gigi Hadid for Chanel and Kaia Gerber for Moschino, while designers like Karl Lagerfeld once praised her “sunny discipline”—the rare ability to switch from cowboy-casual to Parisian elegance without losing authenticity.
A mentor to newer IMG signees, she regularly swaps casting tips with friends Candice Swanepoel and Winnie Harlow and supports charities that empower young women to pursue creative careers. Whether starring in a global fragrance launch or cheering fellow models backstage, Hannah Ferguson remains the approachable Texan whose hard work turned a small-town dream into an enduring, multifaceted brand.