History of Winnie Harlow in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 25, 2025

Winnie Harlow, born Chantelle Whitney Brown-Young, is a Canadian fashion model and public spokesperson recognized for her advocacy and work raising awareness about vitiligo, a skin condition she has. She rose to fame as a contestant on America's Next Top Model in 2014 and subsequently made history as the first model with vitiligo to walk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2018. Beyond modeling, she appeared in Beyoncé's Lemonade and was recognized as one of the BBC 100 Women in 2018. She has also served as a judge on the Amazon Prime Video series Making the Cut.

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July 27, 1994: Winnie Harlow's Birth

On July 27, 1994, Chantelle Whitney Brown-Young, known professionally as Winnie Harlow, was born.

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July 2011: YouTube Video: Vitiligo: A Skin Condition, not a Life Changer

In July 2011, Winnie Harlow posted a video titled "Vitiligo: A Skin Condition, not a Life Changer" on YouTube, discussing her condition and answering questions about living with vitiligo.

September 2014: London Fashion Week

In September 2014, Winnie Harlow walked and closed for Ashish at London Fashion Week for their spring/summer 2015 collection.

November 2014: TEDx Presentation

In November 2014, Winnie Harlow spoke in a TEDx presentation about her experience with vitiligo.

2014: America's Next Top Model Finalist

In 2014, Winnie Harlow became one of the 14 finalists on the 21st cycle of America's Next Top Model, discovered on Instagram by Tyra Banks.

August 2015: Cosmopolitan and Ebony Magazine Features

In August 2015, Winnie Harlow was featured in Cosmopolitan and shot the cover of the September issue of Ebony magazine.

September 2015: Complex Magazine Feature

In September 2015, Winnie Harlow was featured in the August/September issue of Complex magazine.

2015: Role Model Award

In 2015, Winnie Harlow was presented with the 'Role Model' award at the Portuguese GQ Men of The Year event.

2016: Beyoncé: Lemonade Appearance

In 2016, Winnie Harlow appeared in the Beyoncé-directed visual album Beyoncé: Lemonade.

2016: Sprite Commercial and Swarovski Campaign

In 2016, Winnie Harlow was featured in a commercial for Sprite and a campaign for Swarovski.

2018: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and BBC 100 Women

In 2018, Winnie Harlow became the first model with vitiligo to walk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and was honored as one of the BBC 100 Women.

2018: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

In 2018, Winnie Harlow modeled at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

2018: Canadian Grand Prix Flag Waving Incident

In 2018, at the Canadian Grand Prix, Winnie Harlow was instructed to wave the chequered flag a lap early due to a miscommunication, shortening the race distance.