“I Don’t Get These Dudes”: Plus-Size Model’s Viral Bikini Photos Spark Conversation On Fatphobia

Erin began modeling at the age of 21 after catching the attention of an agency, Zion Models, on Instagram.

Since then, she has worked for major brands such as Nordstrom, SKIMS, Selkie, Wet n Wild, and House of CB.

At 18, she experienced a similar incident when her photos went viral and triggered a wave of body-shaming comments. At the time, she didn’t feel confident enough to clap back.

“When it happened, I laid low for a while and let it blow over. I was somewhat unequipped to deal with so much perception over the way I looked,” she told People magazine .