About
Lindsey Pelas is an American glamour model, social‑media star, and budding entrepreneur who turned a camera phone and a playful personality into a global platform. Born on May 19, 1991, in the small town of Loranger, Louisiana, she fist gained mainstream attention through Playboy’s “Cyber Girl” features, then expanded her reach with eye‑catching photo shoots for Maxim, GQ, and FHM. Her Instagram following—now topping eight million—grew rapidly thanks to her confident style, Southern charm, and candid posts about body positivity. Beyond modeling, Lindsey hosts the podcast “Eyes Up Here,” where she chats with entertainers and experts about everything from fitness tips to pop‑culture headlines. She has also dipped into acting with cameo roles in films such as The Trouble (2017) and short appearances on reality TV. Today she splits her time between Los Angeles photo shoots, podcast recording sessions, brand partnerships, and her passion project: a line of activewear designed to flatter curvy figures.
Before Fame
Life in rural Louisiana gave Lindsey a grounded start. She grew up the middle child in a large family of eight siblings and enjoyed an ordinary childhood—cheerleading, honor‑roll report cards, and weekend church socials. After graduating from nearby Ponchatoula High School in 2009, she accepted a full academic scholarship to Louisiana State University. Lindsey chose history as her major, fascinated by stories of powerful women who shaped their eras.
College bills and dorm life pushed her into local jobs, including a stint as a Hooters waitress, bartending, and teaching fitness classes. Those roles did more than pay rent—they sharpened her interpersonal skills and introduced her to the idea of earning through personality‑driven service. During her senior year, friends convinced her to submit photos to Playboy’s online casting call. The editors loved her submission, and in 2013 Lindsey flew to Dallas for her first professional shoot—an experience that sparked a new career path. She finished her degree, packed for Los Angeles, and committed to modeling full‑time, armed only with ambition and a smartphone.
Trivia
- “Genetically Gifted” slogan: Lindsey coined this playful phrase in 2016 to describe her naturally voluptuous figure. She later sold it on T‑shirts, donating part of the proceeds to breast‑cancer research.
- Viral ice‑bucket video: Her slow‑motion 2015 charity clip for ALS awareness racked up millions of views in a single weekend and landed her on morning talk shows.
- Podcast host: Eyes Up Here launched in 2019. She prides herself on setting a relaxed tone, joking that the show gives listeners “brains and beauty in one stop.”
- Fitness fanatic: Despite her glamorous image, Lindsey swears by heavy weight training, F45 workouts, and daily green‑juice habit. She often shares gym routines to motivate followers.
- Advocate for mental health: She speaks openly about panic attacks and therapy, urging fans to prioritize self‑care along with physical appearance.
Family Life
Growing up, Lindsey shared a modest country home with five sisters and three brothers, a dynamic that taught her teamwork and thick skin early on. Her parents stressed education and community service; Saturday chores came before any plans with friends. Even after relocating to California, she keeps strong ties to Louisiana—sending birthday gifts to nieces and nephews, FaceTiming her mom for Sunday recipes, and returning for crawfish boils when schedules allow. Lindsey credits her family’s unwavering support for grounding her amid Hollywood’s fast pace. She hopes to eventually invest in property back home to give younger relatives a head start.
Associated With
Lindsey’s professional circle reads like a who’s‑who of modern entertainment photography. She has posed for famed lifestyle shooter Kirill Bichutsky, appeared in a Sports Illustrated swimwear campaign, and partnered with brands such as Bang Energy and Fashion Nova. In 2016–2017 she dated British reality‑TV personality Calum Best; the pair’s playful Instagram posts drew tabloid attention. Earlier rumors linked her to poker entrepreneur Dan Bilzerian after she modeled for his Ignite brand, though both later defined the relationship as close friendship.
On the podcast circuit, Lindsey has shared microphones with comedian Nikki Glaser, UFC star Michael Bisping, and model Emily Sears. She also shows up on fellow influencer Amanda Cerny’s vlogs and has co‑hosted red‑carpet livestreams for Maxim Hot 100 events. By blending traditional modeling gigs with digital‑age collaborations, Lindsey Pelas continues to carve out a hybrid career—one that lets a small‑town Louisiana graduate thrive on a worldwide stage without losing her trademark warmth.
