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Rising Model Danielle Herrington is Already a Pro on Instagram
LIZA CORSILLO
November 21, 2016 1:39 PM
The California native's fanbase is growing fast.
We spend a lot of time on Instagram (no, really—a lot of time), and when we're not living vicariously through our favorite FOMO-inducing accounts, we're checking on some particularly talented users. So when our GQ castings team finds a ’grammer worth shouting out, we think it's our duty to share him or her with you, dear followers.
Danielle Herrington may have under 10,000 followers on Instagram, but that's about to change—fast. The native Californian knew she wanted to be a model from the tender age of eight. Fast forward just a little over a decade and she's booking jobs for Victoria's Secret (a career benchmark). A true millennial, Herrington's personal style is unfussy—more black jeans and army jackets than high-maintenance dresses and heels. We talked to the burgeoning top model about life, Instagram comments, and her craziest modeling story so far. Check her out below and give her a follow.
Where are you right now?
My room in New York.
Where did you grow up?
Compton, California
If you weren’t a model, what career would you pursue?
In school my major was Psychology, I always thought it was really cool how the mind works, so would I be interested in becoming a child psychiatrist.
What is your mantra? (If you don't have one, make one up. We'll wait.)
Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.
What makes you feel sexy?
Putting on lotion and my favorite perfume after a hot shower.
Where have you never been but want to go?
Greece!
Do you read the comments?
Of course! All of them.
What is the craziest thing you’ve done on a shoot?
One time had to wear a bikini inside of a green murky pool while it was 50 degrees and raining, all while trying to look like I was having the time of my life. Wasn't too crazy, just kind of gross.
How do you spend your time off?
Spending time with family and having paint parties with my friends.
What is your most prized possession?
My support system, because without my friends and family I wouldn't have the confidence to pursue my dreams.
DANIELLE HERRINGTON at Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition Launch in New York 02/16/2017
DANIELLE HERRINGTON at Vibes by SI Swimsuit 2017 Launch Festival in Houston 02/17/2017
DANEILLE HERRINGTON at VIBES by SI Swimsuit 2017 Launch Festival Day 2 in Houston 02/18/2017
DANIELLE HERRINGTON at Guess Handbag Soiree in New York 06/15/2017
VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail The Queens - Model Danielle Herrington attends the VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail The Queens at David Geffen Hall on July 11, 2016 in New York City.
Model Danielle Herrington attends GUESS Glitz and Glam Holiday event at The Carondelet House on December 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.
Model Danielle Herrington attends The Hollywood Reporter 35 Most Powerful People In Media 2017 at The Pool on April 13, 2017 in New York City.
Model Danielle Herrington attends the SI Swimsuit 2018 Model Search celebration and preview of the Sports Illustrated Swim and Active Collection at Mr. Purple in Hotel Indigo LES November 1, 2017 in New York City.
Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Danielle Herrington arrives for the 2017 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Award Show on December 5, 2017, at Barclays Center in New York City.
DANIELLE HERRINGTON at Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Island at W Hotel in Miami 12/07/2017
DANIELLE HERRINGTON and RAVEN LYN in Bikinis at a Beach in Miami 12/09/2017
Model Danielle Herrington attends the CR Fashion Book Celebrating launch of CR Girls 2018 in Partnership with Technogym at Spring Place on December 12, 2017 in New York City.