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chiccestlavie
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She started a new tiktok series where she’s rewatching ANTM for the first time and discussing modeling in general. Shes so endearing!
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Models that snap back baby after baby are quite magical! Like how does she still look so fab! I hope that she’s ready for Spring 2026.
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ughhh she looks RADIANT. but I don’t want to have another illusion
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She's very active on tiktok now, and she posted a video saying that the runway vid/digitals were sent for cds and the response have been positive, and she's tempting to go to ny and give it a try. We'll see. It would be lovely to see her back on the runways.
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She’s skipping this season per her most recent TikTok 😏
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The Cultural Omnivore UK September 19, 2025
Leila Goldkuhl Gets Real
As an alumna of the most well known modeling show in recent history, Leila Goldkuhl defied naysayers debuting as an exclusive for the S/S 2016 Givenchy show. In addition to stalking the runways of every major fashion house, Leila has been immortalized in advertising campaigns for Tom Ford, Alexander McQueen, Calvin Klein and numerous others. Further cementing her career is a place on both Models.com’s Top 50 and Hot List.
The mother of three opened up about her career beginnings and the challenges of navigating the ever changing world of modeling while maintaining her authenticity.
You’ve had quite an impressive journey in the modeling world. What initially inspired you to pursue modeling, and how did you get your start?
I’ve had an impressive journey, and sometimes I have to remind myself of that. The world moves so quickly—we’re always focused on what’s next—and I’m trying to allow myself time to reflect on all the amazing opportunities I’ve had and understand that life ebbs and flows.
If I’m being honest, growing up I didn’t have a clear path in mind for where I wanted to go in life. Nothing I tried to focus on caught my attention. But I had this internal pull telling me that this industry was where I needed to be. I just didn’t know how to get there—until I did.
Competing on America’s Next Top Model must have been both thrilling and challenging. What was the most unexpected part of the experience, and how did it shape your career afterward?
If you had asked me this question even a few months ago, I might have skipped over it entirely. It’s only recently that I’ve allowed myself to be open about that experience. I’ve been with my husband for—I think—10 years now, and he had never watched the show until a month or two ago, when I finally felt ready to let him see it. That moment pushed me to speak openly about the whole experience on my TikTok account. It’s been really therapeutic to finally let that wall come down.
Feeling shame and the compulsion to reject the experience—that’s what I’d say was the most unexpected part. At the time, I thought ANTM was the only way I could break into the industry. But once it was all happening—like many things—it wasn’t what I thought it was going to be. I never imagined—after leaving the show—I wouldn’t want people to know I was on it. I felt that in order to have a career in this industry, no one could know I was part of the show.
Every career has its ups and downs. Can you share a moment where you faced a major challenge in the industry and how you overcame it?
There have been more ups and downs than I can count. It’s constant. I’d say the ongoing challenge for me is balancing motherhood and my career. I haven’t found the secret to overcoming that obstacle, but I’ve learned that you really need to advocate for yourself to make anything happen.
Social media is a major factor in a model’s career. How do you feel about the influence of platforms like Instagram on your career, and do you feel it has changed the industry?
Oh my gosh—I think about this a lot. I’d prefer to be on set with a crew, collaborating face to face. I love that modeling lets me show up, do my job, meet new people, and then go home. My life outside of work can be my own.
Social media changed that. Now we’re expected to have a constant online presence, which can take away from real life. I don’t want to sell my private life for clicks and views.
It’s also shifted budgets from traditional shoots to influencer content. The other side of that coin is that it gave everyday people a way to support themselves and allowed smaller brands to grow without massive ad spend. It’s a trade-off; one that, honestly, I don’t think falls in my favor.
If you could give one piece of advice to aspiring models trying to break into the fashion industry, what would it be?
A lot of times, it feels like success is based on luck—on who you know, and who’s willing to support you. Every story is nuanced and unexpected.
If you can go into it being exactly who you are, without trying to be who you think everyone wants you to be, it’s going to make the whole process so much easier and more enjoyable. And just enjoy every opportunity—as it’s happening and after it happens. This industry has a way of making you feel like you need to keep up with everybody else. There will always be judgment from the outside, but if you can stop that judgment from creeping into your own thoughts, you really can’t lose.
What upcoming projects or collaborations are you excited about, and what goals do you have for the future?
I’ve wrapped up a few projects I’m excited to see released. But more monumental—I’m preparing to launch my own mother agency! It’s something I’ve felt called to do, and it finally feels like the right time.
I’ve seen every side of this industry, and if I can use that experience to help guide other models, all the ups and downs of my own career will feel that much more meaningful. So keep an eye out for that!
While modeling has been a huge part of your life, what are some other passions or hobbies you pursue outside of the industry? How do you balance it all?
As a mother of three, a lot of my time is focused on my children. I’m incredibly passionate about motherhood and raising them. It doesn’t leave a lot of free time for myself, but now that my youngest is two, I’m finally starting to feel I have more space for hobbies and personal interests.
Last year, I picked up pottery and I immediately fell in love with it. I had to put it down when life got a little crazy, but I’m starting to pick it up again. I also have a love for curating unique and vintage clothing and small decorative objects.
In my tiny sliver of free time, I’ve been stocking and merchandising my pieces at a local antique mall—Oceanside Antiques and Collectibles. I’m still learning how to balance it all. Sometimes, I just have to put things on the back burner to focus on more pressing matters, and then pick them back up when the time is right.
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She never ever worked for the brad as far as I remebember. (it was my dream tho)
