She was born in Brooklyn, New York. She has also previously appeared in ad campaigns for Yves Sant Laurent and Victoria's Secret's PINK line. She studied dance at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. She was discovered at age 15, but was allowed to finish high school before becoming a professional model. Nick Jonas once selected her to do an extensive multiday interview with. She is known for having a short torso for her height. She was accompanying Kate Upton at a Los Angeles Clippers game when Upton was filmed doing a rendition of the Dougie dance that went viral.