Isis King is an American model, actress, and fashion designer. She gained fame as the first openly transgender woman to compete on the reality television show America’s Next Top Model (ANTM), appearing in both Cycle 11 and the All-Stars edition. Her participation in ANTM marked a significant moment in television history, bringing transgender representation to a mainstream audience.
Quick Bio
- Full Name: Isis D. King
- Date of Birth: October 1, 1985
- Age: 39
- Birthplace: Prince George’s County, Maryland, USA
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
- Occupation: Model, Actress, Fashion Designer
- Known For: First openly transgender contestant on America’s Next Top Model
- Website: kingisis.com
Early Life, Family, Education
Isis King was born as Darrell Walls and grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland. She attended the Art Institute of Philadelphia, where she earned an associate degree in design and illustration.
After moving to New York City to begin her gender transition, she faced financial difficulties and lived at the Ali Forney Center, a homeless shelter for LGBTQ youth. During this time, she was discovered by producers of America’s Next Top Model and invited to audition for Cycle 11.
Married Life, Wife, Kids
As of now, there is no publicly available information regarding Isis King’s marital status or children. She has kept her personal life private, focusing her public presence on her career and advocacy work.
Career & Achievements
Isis King’s career took a significant turn after her appearance on America’s Next Top Model. She became the first openly transgender woman to compete on the show, finishing in 10th place during Cycle 11 and returning for the All-Stars edition.
Her participation brought attention to transgender issues in the modeling industry and reality television.
Following ANTM, she became American Apparel’s first openly transgender model and has since appeared in various fashion campaigns and television roles.
Notably, she starred as Sol Perez in the Amazon Prime Video series With Love, which premiered in 2021.
Social Media
Isis King maintains an active presence on social media platforms. You can follow her on:
Instagram: @msisisking – 170K followers
Twitter (X): @MsIsisKing – 44.5K followers
Facebook: MsIsisKing – 28K followers
Threads: @msisisking – 27.8K followers
Net Worth
While exact figures are not publicly disclosed, Isis King’s net worth is estimated to be in the range of $1 million to $2 million. Her income sources include modeling contracts, acting roles, fashion design, and public speaking engagements.
Trivia
- Isis King was born as Darrell Walls and later transitioned to become Isis King.
- She was the first openly transgender woman to compete on America’s Next Top Model.
- King has used her platform to advocate for transgender rights and visibility in the media.
- She identifies as being on the asexual spectrum.
- In 2019, she portrayed Marci Denise Wise in the Netflix miniseries When They See Us, a role that highlighted issues faced by transgender individuals.
