Nara Aziza Smith (née Pellman;[2] 27 September 2001) [1] is a South African-German fashion model and social media personality based in the United States.
Nara Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nara Aziza Pellman 27 September 2001[1] Bloemfontein, South Africa |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Agency | IMG Models |
Early life and social media edit
Smith was born Nara Aziza Pellman in Bloemfontein, South Africa to a South African mother and a German father. When she was an infant, the family moved to Frankfurt, Germany, where she spent the remainder of her childhood. She stated in a TikTok video that both English and German are her native languages. Smith has two younger siblings, a brother and a sister, as well as a maternal half-brother. At 18, Smith moved to the state of California.[1]
Smith began modeling at 14 years old, having been discovered through the "We Love Your Genes" campaign of IMG Models.[3] Between late 2023 and early 2024, Smith began going viral on TikTok and other social media platforms for posting "tradwife" content by cooking elaborate meals for her family from scratch while wearing designer clothing, as well as posting her unusual taste in baby names as she was early in her pregnancy with her third child.[2] Some critics have argued that her content is a covert attempt to convert young women to Mormonism.[4] By 2024, she had gained over 3 million followers on TikTok and over 1 million followers on Instagram.[4]
Personal life edit
Smith married fashion model Lucky Blue Smith in 2020.[5] They have three children and she is also stepmother to her husband's daughter from his previous relationship with model Stormi Henley. While much controversy has been made about Smith's religious affiliation with Mormonism, she doesn't consider herself a "hardcore Mormon" and clarified that she didn't get married in a Mormon temple.[a]
References edit
- ^ a b c Aizin, Rebecca (5 March 2024). "Who Is Nara Smith? All About the TikTok Creator Married to Lucky Blue Smith". People.
- ^ a b Jones, Allie (1 February 2024). "Wait, Who Is Nara Smith?". The Cut. Vox Media, LLC.
- ^ McCall, Tyler (15 December 2015). "50 Models Have Been Scouted With This Hashtag and You Could Be Next". Teen Vogue.
- ^ a b Dickson, EJ (1 March 2024). "Meet the Hot Young Tradwife Making Everyone on the Internet Mad". Rolling Stone.
- ^ Maitland, Hayley (22 February 2020). "Lucky Blue Smith Marries Model Nara Pellman In A Bohemian Beachside Wedding". British Vogue. Condé Nast.
- ^ "Latter-day Saints and Marriage: How, Why, and Where". The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Not anyone can actually marry in the temple, but only men and women who are faithful members of the Church. Marrying a non-member is allowed, however, the marriage ceremony cannot be done in the temple.
- ^ To get married in the temple, both spouses would have to be committed members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[6]