About
Sophie Mudd is a Los‑Angeles‑born model and digital creator who first caught the internet’s eye with sun‑splashed bikini photos on Instagram in 2013. Fast‑forward to April 2025 and her handle @sophiemudd boasts roughly 3 million followers who tune in for style inspiration, behind‑the‑scenes travel snaps, and short vlogs that humanise the glamorous shoots. Brands from Frankies Bikinis to Nike have tapped her relaxed Californian aesthetic for social campaigns, while HBO audiences discovered another side of her when she appeared in the 2023 drama The Idol, signalling a slow pivot toward acting. Today Mudd balances sponsored content, nascent acting classes, and a growing wellness‑centric TikTok presence, positioning herself as more than a swimsuit model—she’s a lifestyle storyteller for Gen Z.
Before Fame
Raised in Los Angeles, Sophie attended Campbell Hall School, where she was a keen long‑jumper and volleyball player. A 2013 field‑day photo posted from The Sparkle Factory in downtown L.A. became her first Instagram upload and, within months, her follower count snowballed thanks to reposts on surf‑culture pages. At 18 she was scouted online by Frankies Bikinis, earning her first paycheck as a swimwear model while still juggling after‑school shifts at Brandy Melville. Early ambitions leaned toward neuroscience—she once planned to major in the subject—but the momentum of social media convinced her to postpone college and focus on content creation full‑time.
Trivia
- Nicknames: Fans often dub her “Soph” or “Ausop” when shipping her with longtime partner Austin Dash.
- Hidden Talents: An amateur chef, she tests new recipes on Instagram Stories and says her signature dish is spicy lemon pasta.
- Acting Debut: Played a club patron in episode two of The Idol (HBO, 2023).
- Causes: Frequently amplifies ocean‑clean‑up charities and shares beach clean‑up logs with followers, joking that she is a “marine‑biologist Soph” on recent posts.
- Biggest Reel of 2024: A “What I’m Leaving Behind” New‑Year reflection racked up 18 k likes in 24 hours.
Family Life
Sophie keeps her parents out of the spotlight but often mentions that they run small businesses in Beverly Hills. Her closest public relative is older brother Nicolas (Nick) Mudd, an avid traveller who occasionally photobombs her Stories and once livestreamed a gaming session that inadvertently went viral. Romantic‑wise, she has dated model and musician Austin Dash since 2017; the pair share rescue‑dog Gigi and split time between Los Angeles and a cabin in Big Bear. Despite tabloid whispers, Sophie and Austin prefer low‑key date nights, crediting their bond to “genuine friendship first.”
Associated With
Mudd’s rise overlaps with a new wave of Instagram‑first models. She has posed alongside swimwear entrepreneur Francesca Aiello of Frankies Bikinis, appeared in Revolve campaigns with Sommer Ray, and once shared a red‑carpet selfie with Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney after an HBO mixer. On the social circuit she’s friendly with Conrad Hilton Jr., whom she credits for introducing her to vintage‑car rallies, and she’s represented by the same LA talent group that manages TikTok star Dixie D’Amelio. These connections reflect Sophie’s knack for turning casual collaborations into lasting industry relationships—an edge that keeps her career momentum rolling in 2025.