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{{short description|Puerto Rican model (born 1988)}}
{{Spanish name|Smalls|Rodríguez}}
{{family name hatnote|Smalls|Rodríguez|lang=Spanish}}
{{Infobox model
{{Infobox model
| name = Joan Smalls
| name = Joan Smalls
| image = Joan Smalls DVF ss14-33.jpg
| image = Joan Smalls DVF ss14-33.jpg
| caption = Joan Smalls in 2015
| caption = Smalls in 2015
| birth_name = Joan Rodriguez Smalls
| birth_name = Joan Smalls Rodriguez
| other_names = Joanji, Joan, Joan Rodriguez
| other_names =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1988|07|11}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1988|07|11}}
| birth_place = [[Hatillo, Puerto Rico]]<ref name="fmd">{{cite web | url = http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/Joan_Smalls/ | title = FMD Profile of Joan Smalls | publisher = Fashion Model Directory | accessdate = October 20, 2014}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Hatillo, Puerto Rico]]<ref name="fmd">{{cite web | url = http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/Joan_Smalls/ | title = FMD Profile of Joan Smalls | publisher = Fashion Model Directory | access-date = October 20, 2014}}</ref>
| height = {{height|m=1.79}}<ref name=fmd/>
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| haircolor = Brown
| haircolor = Brown
| eyecolor = Brown
| eyecolor = Brown
(EU) 83-61-87<ref name=fmd/>
(EU) 83-61-87<ref name=fmd/>

| children =
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| agency = {{Flatlist|
| agency = {{Plainlist|
* [[IMG Models]] (worldwide) }}
* [[IMG Models]]}}
| alma_mater = [[Interamerican University of Puerto Rico]]
| alma_mater = [[Interamerican University of Puerto Rico]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])
| occupation = Model, television personality
| years_active = 2007–present
}}
}}


'''Joan Rodriguez Smalls'''<ref>{{cite web | last = Alesse | first = Norell | url = http://batchplease.com/2010/10/remember-this-face-joan-smalls-is-owning-fashion-week-spring-2011/ | title = Remember this face. Joan Smalls is owning Fashion Week, Spring 2011 | publisher = Batch!Please | date = 6 October 2010}}</ref> (born July 11, 1988) is a Puerto Rican fashion model.<ref>{{cite news | last = Grinberg | first = Emanuella | title = Puerto Rican model Joan Smalls breaks down color barriers, one runway at a time | publisher = CNN | date = February 17, 2012 | url = http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/16/living/joan-smalls-fashion-week/index.html?iref=obnetwork | accessdate = March 15, 2012}}</ref> In 2013, she ranked at #8 on ''[[Forbes]]'' magazine's "World's Highest-Paid Models" list.<ref name="Forbes">{{cite web | title = The World's Highest-Paid Models, 2013 – Joan Smalls Rodriguez-No.8 | url = http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eimi45mdj/no-8-joan-smalls | publisher = Forbes | date = August 20, 2013 | accessdate = August 20, 2013}}</ref> In 2011, she became the first [[Latina]] model to represent [[Estee Lauder Companies|Estée Lauder]] cosmetics.<ref name="CNN - Joan Smalls Rodriguez, First Latina Face of Estee Lauder">{{cite web | work = CNN | title = First Latina face of Estee Lauder - Puerto Rican model Joan Smalls breaks down color barriers, one runway at a time | url =http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/16/living/joan-smalls-fashion-week/index.html?iref=obnetwork= | date = September 2, 2012 | accessdate = August 8, 2015}}</ref> In January 2014, Smalls appeared on the "Return of the [[Supermodel]]" cover of American ''[[Elle (magazine)|Elle]]''.<ref name="Models.com">{{cite web | author = Janelle | title = Cover Star | work = Daily Feed | url = http://models.com/feed/?p=47682= | date = December 4, 2013 | accessdate = December 6, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Young 2013">{{cite web | last = Young | first = Molly | work = Elle Magazine | title = The Return of the Supermodel: It's Joan Smalls Rodriguez | url = http://www.elle.com/_mobile/pop-culture/cover-shoots/joan-smalls-quotes-fashion-photos#slide-1= | date = December 4, 2013 | accessdate = December 6, 2013}}</ref> Smalls is currently ranked by Models.com as one of the [[Supermodels|New Supers]] in the fashion industry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://models.com/rankings/ui/NewSupers/|title=The New Supers List|work=Models.com|accessdate=February 20, 2017}}</ref>
'''Joan Smalls Rodriguez''' (born July 11, 1988) is a Puerto Rican model and television personality.<ref>{{cite news | last = Grinberg | first = Emanuella | title = Puerto Rican model Joan Smalls breaks down color barriers, one runway at a time | publisher = CNN | date = February 17, 2012 | url = http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/16/living/joan-smalls-fashion-week/index.html?iref=obnetwork | access-date = March 15, 2012}}</ref> In 2011, she became the first [[Latinas|Latina]] model to represent [[Estee Lauder Companies|Estée Lauder]] cosmetics.<ref name="CNN - Joan Smalls Rodriguez, First Latina Face of Estee Lauder">{{cite news | work = CNN | title = First Latina face of Estee Lauder - Puerto Rican model Joan Smalls breaks down color barriers, one runway at a time | url =http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/16/living/joan-smalls-fashion-week/index.html?iref=obnetwork= | date = September 2, 2012 | access-date = August 8, 2015}}</ref> In 2013, she entered ''[[Forbes]]'' magazine's "World's Highest-Paid Models" list for the first time, ranking at number eight with over $3 million in earnings,<ref name="Forbes">{{cite web | title = The World's Highest-Paid Models, 2013 – Joan Smalls Rodriguez-No.8 | url = https://www.forbes.com/pictures/eimi45mdj/no-8-joan-smalls | work = Forbes | date = August 20, 2013 | access-date = August 20, 2013}}</ref> In January 2014, Smalls appeared on the "Return of the Supermodel" cover of American ''[[Elle (magazine)|Elle]]''.<ref name="Young 2013">{{cite web | last = Young | first = Molly | work = Elle| title = The Return of the Supermodel: It's Joan Smalls| url = https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/g7749/joan-smalls-quotes-fashion-photos/| date = December 4, 2013 | access-date = March 11, 2020}}</ref> In 2012, Smalls was ranked the number #1 model in the world by Models.com. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://models.com/mdx/numero-uno-joan-smalls/|title=Numero Uno: Joan Smalls {{!}} models.com MDX|publisher=Models.com|access-date=2018-11-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://models.com/rankings/ui/NewSupers/7108#7108|title=New Supers|publisher=Models.com|access-date=March 11, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://models.com/rankings/ui/MoneyGirls/7108#7108|title=The Money Girls|publisher=Models.com}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Joan Smalls Rodríguez was born and raised in [[Hatillo, Puerto Rico]]. She has two sisters.<ref>{{cite web | last = Blasberg | first = Derek|authorlink=Derek Blasberg | url = http://www.mrblasberg.com/2012/09/22/its-a-smalls-world-my-interview-with-joan-smalls/ | title = It's a Smalls World: My Interview With Joan Smalls | date = September 22, 2013 | work = Mr. Blasberg | accessdate = October 19, 2014}}</ref> Her father, Eric Smalls, is an [[accountant]], and is [[West Indian]] from [[Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands|Saint Thomas]], of African and [[Irish people|Irish]] ancestry.<ref name="Fashionista.com">{{cite web | last = Binlot | first = Ann | title = Joan Smalls Says She and Cara Delevingne Still Get Nervous Before Runway Shows | url = http://fashionista.com/2014/02/joan-smalls-cara-delevingne-interview/ | work = Fashionista | date = February 5, 2014 | accessdate = February 9, 2014}}</ref> Smalls' mother, Betzaida Rodríguez, is a [[social worker]],<ref name="issuu.com">{{cite web|website=Elle Magazine |title=The Return of the Supermodel: It's Joan Smalls |url=http://issuu.com/franj.glez/docs/elle_usa_-_january_2014/111= |date=December 4, 2013 |accessdate=December 6, 2013 }}{{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> who is [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]], and of [[Spanish people|Spanish]], [[Taino]], and [[Indian people|Indian]] ([[South Asian]]) heritage.<ref name="Fashionista.com"/> Smalls graduated [[magna cum laude]] from the [[Interamerican University of Puerto Rico]] with a bachelor's degree in [[psychology]]. Upon graduation, she moved to New York City to become a model.<ref name="ShowStudio">{{cite web | title = Joan Smalls, Model | url=http://showstudio.com/contributor/joan_smalls | date = December 20, 2011 | accessdate = April 12, 2014}}</ref> She was signed by [[Elite Model Management]] in 2007. In 2009, she left Elite Model Management and signed with [[IMG Models]] worldwide, where she changed her focus to runway work. She was signed as a [[Givenchy]] exclusive for [[Riccardo Tisci]]'s Spring/Summer [[Haute Couture]] show in January 2010, and her modeling career took off.
Joan Smalls Rodríguez was born and raised in [[Hatillo, Puerto Rico]], with her two sisters.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/esmagazine/joan-smalls-on-race-rejection-and-refusing-to-take-no-for-an-answer-a3466591.html|title=Joan Smalls on race, rejection and refusing to take no for an answer|publisher=Evening Standard|last=Macalister-Smith|first=Tilly|date=February 16, 2017}}</ref> Her father, Eric Smalls, is an accountant, and is West Indian, of African and Irish heritage, from [[Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands|Saint Thomas]].<ref name="Fashionista">{{cite web | last = Binlot | first = Ann | title = Joan Smalls Says She and Cara Delevingne Still Get Nervous Before Runway Shows | url = http://fashionista.com/2014/02/joan-smalls-cara-delevingne-interview/ | work = Fashionista | date = February 5, 2014 | access-date = February 9, 2014}}</ref> Smalls' mother, Betzaida Rodríguez, is a [[social worker]],<ref name="issuu.com">{{cite web|website=Elle Magazine |title=The Return of the Supermodel: It's Joan Smalls |url=http://issuu.com/franj.glez/docs/elle_usa_-_january_2014/111= |date=December 4, 2013 |access-date=December 6, 2013 }}{{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> who is Puerto Rican, and of Spanish and [[Taíno]] heritage. Rodríguez also has distant Irish and Indian ancestry.<ref name="Fashionista"/> Smalls initially became interested in modeling as a teenager, entering local competitions. She met with a New York agency who told her she would have to correct her teeth in order to succeed; during that time she went to college.<ref name=WattsES>{{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/fashion/joan-smalls-a-model-agent-told-me-you-cant-be-black-and-have-crooked-teeth-a3467411.html|title=Joan Smalls: A model agent told me you can't be black and have crooked teeth|publisher=Evening Standard|last=Watts|first=Matt|date=February 15, 2017}}</ref> Smalls graduated [[magna cum laude]] from the [[Interamerican University of Puerto Rico]] with a bachelor's degree in psychology.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/porter/article-db8f84d3a0caeea6/cover-stories/cover-stories/joan-smalls|title=GOING STRONG With Joan Smalls|work=PORTER|publisher=Net-a-Porter}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/supermodel-joan-smallss-beautiful-world-1415289367|title=Supermodel Joan Smalls's Beautiful World|work=Wall Street Journal|publisher=Dow Jones & Company, Inc.}}</ref> Upon graduation, she moved to New York City to begin her modeling career.


==Career==
==Career==
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[[File:Joan Smalls Rodriguez DVF Runway SS 14.jpg|thumb|Smalls on the runway for [[DVF]], 2014 [[New York Fashion Week]] ]]
[[File:Joan Smalls Rodriguez DVF Runway SS 14.jpg|thumb|Smalls on the runway for [[DVF]], 2014 [[New York Fashion Week]] ]]
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She was signed by [[Elite Model Management]] in 2007, and did commercial modeling jobs such as [[Nordstrom]], [[Liz Claiborne]], and [[Sass & bide]].<ref name=WattsES/><ref name="BOF"/> In 2009, she left Elite and switched to [[IMG Models]] worldwide, where she changed her focus to runway work. She was chosen as a [[Givenchy]] exclusive for [[Riccardo Tisci]]'s Spring/Summer haute oouture show in January 2010, and her modeling career gained traction.<ref name=WattsES/>
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Since working for [[Givenchy]], Smalls has modeled [[haute couture]] and [[ready-to-wear]] collections for top designers and fashion houses such as [[Chanel]], [[Prada]], [[Gucci]], [[Marc Jacobs]], [[Tom Ford]], [[Isabel Marant]], [[Burberry]], [[Moschino]], [[Miu Miu]], [[Bottega Veneta]], [[Lanvin (company)|Lanvin]], [[Missoni]], [[Chloé]], [[Alexander Wang (designer)|Alexander Wang]], [[Versace]], [[Balenciaga]], [[Yves Saint Laurent (brand)|Yves Saint Laurent]], [[Louis Vuitton]], [[Hermès]], [[Jean Paul Gaultier]], [[Balmain (fashion house)|Balmain]], [[Fendi]], [[Dior]], [[DSquared²]], [[Valentino SpA|Valentino]], [[Oscar De La Renta]], [[DVF]], [[Tommy Hilfiger (company)|Tommy Hilfiger]], [[Anna Sui ]], [[Stella McCartney]] and many more. She has appeared in shows for [[fashion week]] in [[New York Fashion Week|New York]], [[London Fashion Week|London]], [[Milan Fashion Week|Milan]], and [[Paris Fashion Week|Paris]]. In 2010, Smalls began modeling for [[Victoria's Secret]] and has appeared in their 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 [[Victoria's Secret Fashion Show]].


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Since working for Givenchy, Smalls has modeled haute couture and [[ready-to-wear]] collections for top designers and fashion houses such as [[Chanel]], [[Prada]], [[Gucci]], [[Marc Jacobs]], [[Tom Ford]], [[Isabel Marant]], [[Burberry]], [[Moschino]], [[Miu Miu]], [[Bottega Veneta]], [[Lanvin (company)|Lanvin]], [[Missoni]], [[Chloé]], [[Alexander Wang (designer)|Alexander Wang]], [[Versace]], [[Balenciaga]], [[Yves Saint Laurent (brand)|Yves Saint Laurent]], [[Louis Vuitton]], [[Hermès]], [[Jean Paul Gaultier]], [[Balmain (fashion house)|Balmain]], [[Fendi]], [[Dior]], [[DSquared²]], [[Valentino SpA|Valentino]], [[Oscar De La Renta]], [[DVF]], [[Tommy Hilfiger (company)|Tommy Hilfiger]], [[Anna Sui]], [[Stella McCartney]] and many more. She has appeared in shows for [[fashion week]] in New York, London, Milan, and Paris. In 2010, Smalls began modeling for [[Victoria's Secret]] and has appeared in their 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 [[Victoria's Secret Fashion Show]].
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She has appeared in editorials for several international editions of ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]'', ''[[Harpers Bazaar]]'', ''[[i-D]]'', ''[[GQ]]'', ''[[Dazed & Confused (magazine)|Dazed & Confused]]'', ''[[Elle (magazine)|Elle]]'', ''[[Industrie]]'', ''[[Interview (magazine)|Interview]]'', American and Spanish ''[[V (American magazine)|V]]'', ''[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]]'' and ''[[W (magazine)|W]]''. Her international covers include the Italian, American, Australian, Japanese, Turkish, Brazilian, Mexican, Latin American, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and German editions of ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]''; the British, French, Dutch, South African, Turkish, Belgium, Italian and American editions of ''[[Elle (magazine)|Elle]]''; the South African, Mexican, and British editions of ''[[GQ]]''; and the American, British, Japanese, Brazilian, Bulgarian, Dutch, Thai, Czech, Singaporean, Malaysian, German, Spanish and Korean editions of ''[[Harper's Bazaar]]''. She has appeared on the cover of ''[[Numéro]]'', ''[[W (magazine)|W]]'', ''[[W (magazine)|W Korea]]'', ''[[Lui]]'', ''[[YOOX Net-a-Porter Group|Porter]]'', ''[[Garage Magazine|Garage]]'', ''[[Lucky (magazine)|Lucky]]'', ''[[Dazed & Confused (magazine)|Dazed & Confused]]'', ''[[Glamour (magazine)|Glam Belleza Latina]]'', ''The Last Magazine'', ''[[V (American magazine)|V]]'', ''[[10 Magazine (British magazine)|10]]'', ''[[Madame Figaro]]'', ''[[Self (magazine)|Self]]'', ''[[Grazia]]'', ''[[YOOX Net-a-Porter Group|The Edit]]'', ''[[Caras (magazine)|Caras]]'', ''[[London Evening Standard|ES Magazine]]'', ''[[WSJ.|WSJ]]'', ''[[Pop (fashion magazine)|POP]]'', ''[[i-D]]'', ''[[032c]]'', ''[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]'', ''[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]]'', ''[[Stylist (magazine)|Stylist]]'' and ''[[Carine Roitfeld|CR Fashion Book]]''. In September 2013, Smalls and fellow model [[Karlie Kloss]] appeared on the cover of ''[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]'', which dubbed them "The New [[Supermodel|Supers]]".<ref>{{cite web | last = Carl | first = Michael | url = http://www.vanityfair.com/style/2013/09/karlie-kloss-joan-smalls-portraits | title = Two for the Mode | date = September 2013 | work = Vanity Fair | accessdate = October 19, 2014}}</ref> She appeared in the 2012 and 2014 [[Pirelli Calendar]]. She also featured on the cover of American [[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]'s September 2014 issue.


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She has appeared in editorials for several international editions of ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]'', ''[[Harpers Bazaar]]'', ''[[i-D]]'', ''[[GQ]]'', ''[[Dazed & Confused (magazine)|Dazed & Confused]]'', ''[[Elle (magazine)|Elle]]'', ''[[Industrie (magazine)|Industrie]]'', ''[[Interview (magazine)|Interview]]'', American and Spanish ''[[V (American magazine)|V]]'', ''[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]]'' and ''[[W (magazine)|W]]''. Her international covers include the Italian, American, Australian, Japanese, Turkish, Brazilian, Mexican, Latin American, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and German editions of ''Vogue''; the British, French, Dutch, South African, Turkish, Belgium, Italian and American editions of ''Elle''; the South African, Mexican, Latin American and British editions of ''GQ''; and the American, British, Japanese, Brazilian, Kazakhstan, Bulgarian, Dutch, Thai, Czech, Singaporean, Malaysian, Argentine, Vietnamese, Taiwanese, German, Spanish, Korean, Latin American, Mexican, Indian, Arabian and Greek editions of ''Harper's Bazaar''. She has appeared on the cover of ''[[Numéro]]'', ''W'', ''[[W (magazine)|W Korea]]'', ''[[Lui]]'', ''[[YOOX Net-a-Porter Group|Porter]]'', ''[[Garage Magazine|Garage]]'', ''[[Lucky (magazine)|Lucky]]'', ''Dazed & Confused'', ''[[Glamour (magazine)|Glam Belleza Latina]]'', ''The Last Magazine'', ''V'', ''[[10 Magazine (British magazine)|10]]'', ''[[Madame Figaro]]'', ''[[Self (magazine)|Self]]'', ''[[Grazia]]'', ''The Edit'', ''The Impression'', ''[[Caras (magazine)|Caras]]'', ''[[London Evening Standard|ES Magazine]]'', ''[[WSJ.|WSJ]]'', ''[[Pop (fashion magazine)|POP]]'', ''i-D'', ''[[032c]]'', ''Narcisse'', ''Documentary Beauty'', ''[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]'', ''Glamour'', ''[[Stylist (magazine)|Stylist]]'' and ''[[Carine Roitfeld|CR Fashion Book]]''. In September 2013, Smalls and fellow model [[Karlie Kloss]] appeared on a feature of ''[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]'', which dubbed them "The New Supers".<ref>{{cite magazine | last = Carl | first = Michael | url = http://www.vanityfair.com/style/2013/09/karlie-kloss-joan-smalls-portraits | title = Two for the Mode | date = September 2013 | magazine = Vanity Fair | access-date = October 19, 2014}}</ref> She appeared in the 2012 and 2014 [[Pirelli Calendar]]. She also featured on the cover of American ''Vogue''{{'}}s September 2014 issue. In 2018, Joan Smalls was featured as one of the CR Calendar Girls representing the month of February, in ''CR Fashion Book''{{'}}s first ever calendar. She was styled by [[Carine Roitfeld]], editor-in-chief of ''CR Fashion Book'' & fashion stylist and shot by photographer [[Steven Klein (photographer)|Steven Klein]].
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Smalls has been photographed by fashion photographers such as [[Steven Meisel]], [[Mert and Marcus]], [[Steven Klein (photographer)|Steven Klein]], [[Mario Sorrenti]], [[Mario Testino]], [[Peter Lindbergh]], [[Patrick Demarchelier]], [[Nick Knight (photographer)|Nick Knight]], [[Karl Lagerfeld]], [[Annie Leibovitz]], [[Craig McDean]], Hans Feurer, [[Terry Richardson]], [[David Sims (photographer)|David Sims]], [[Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin|Inez & Vinoodh]], Norman Jean Roy, Camilla Akrans, Alasdair McLellan, [[Ellen Von Unwerth]], Emma Summerton, Josh Olins, Mikael Jansson, Daniel Jackson, Tom Munro, Willy Vanderperre, [[Michael Thompson (photographer)|Michael Thompson]], [[Gilles Bensimon]], Luigi Murenu, Daniele + Iango, Sean & Seng, [[Sebastian Faena]], Sølve Sundsbø, Giampaolo Sgura, [[Cass Bird]], [[Roe Ethridge]], Richard Bush, Cedric Buchet, Henrique Gendre, Txema Yeste, Victor Demarchelier, Boo George, [[Matt Jones (photographer)|Matt Jones]], Charlotte Wales, Chris Colls, [[Todd Hido]], Jason Kibbler, [[Greg Kadel]],
Marcus Ohlsson, [[Carter Smith]], Sebastian Kim, Vivian Sassen, Cuneyt Akeroglu, Luigi & Iango, Zee Nunes, Matthew Welch, [[Brigitte Lacombe]], [[Mariano Vivanco]] and [[Glen Luchford]].


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Smalls has been photographed by fashion photographers such as [[Steven Meisel]], [[Mert and Marcus]], Steven Klein, [[Mario Sorrenti]], [[Mario Testino]], [[Peter Lindbergh]], [[Patrick Demarchelier]], [[Nick Knight (photographer)|Nick Knight]], [[Karl Lagerfeld]], [[Annie Leibovitz]], [[Craig McDean]], Hans Feurer, [[Terry Richardson]], [[David Sims (photographer)|David Sims]], [[Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin|Inez & Vinoodh]], Norman Jean Roy, Camilla Akrans, Henry Dingo, Alasdair McLellan, [[Ellen Von Unwerth]], Emma Summerton, Josh Olins, Mikael Jansson, Daniel Jackson, Tom Munro, Willy Vanderperre, [[Michael Thompson (photographer)|Michael Thompson]], [[Gilles Bensimon]], Luigi Murenu, Daniele + Iango, Sean & Seng, [[Sebastian Faena]], Sølve Sundsbø, Giampaolo Sgura, [[Cass Bird]], [[Roe Ethridge]], Richard Bush, Cedric Buchet, Daniel Zaretsky, Henrique Gendre, Txema Yeste, Victor Demarchelier, Boo George, Matt Jones, [[Russell James]], Charlotte Wales, Chris Colls, [[Todd Hido]], Jason Kibbler, [[Greg Kadel]], Marcus Ohlsson, [[Carter Smith]], Sebastian Kim, Vivian Sassen, Cuneyt Akeroglu, Luigi & Iango, Zee Nunes, Matthew Welch, Greg Swales, Luke Gilford, [[Brigitte Lacombe]], [[Mariano Vivanco]], [[Glen Luchford]] and Lachlan Bailey.
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Smalls is the first Puerto Rican fashion model chosen by brands to front their advertising campaigns, including [[Gucci]], Gucci Eyewear, [[Chanel]], [[Fendi]], Fendi eyewear, [[Balmain (fashion house)|Balmain]], [[Calvin Klein]] Jeans, [[Givenchy]], Givenchy Eyewear, [[Roberto Cavalli]], [[Lacoste]], [[Gap (clothing retailer)|Gap]], [[J Crew]], [[Ralph Lauren]], [[Woolworths Group|Studio W.]], [[Neiman Marcus]], [[Barneys New York]], [[Bloomingdale's]], [[Free People]], [[W Hotels]] Worldwide - Global Fashion Innovator, [[Mercedes-Benz]], [[Next plc|Next]], [[Ogilvy (department store)|Ogilvy]], [[Target Corporation|Target]], [[Energy Brands|Smartwater]], [[Hanes]] x Karla, [[H&M]], [[Katie Grand]] for Hogan, ICB, Smart & Sexy, [[True Religion (clothing brand)|True Religion]], [[Giambattista Valli]], [[David Yurman]], [[Estee Lauder Companies|Estée Lauder]], [[Ports 1961]], [[Rag & Bone]], [[Prabal Gurung]], [[Hugo Boss]], [[Hugo Boss]] Eyewear, [[Tiffany & Co.]], [[Alexander Wang (designer)|Alexander Wang]], [[Stella McCartney]], [[Versace]], Versace Eyewear, [[Missoni]], and [[Missoni]] Eyewear, [[Stuart Weitzman]], [[Benetton Group|United Colors of Benetton]], [[Calvin Klein]] Underwear, [[Joe Fresh]], [[Renzo Rosso|Replay]], [[Moschino]], [[Liu·Jo]], [[Liu·Jo]] eyewear, [[Karl Lagerfeld]], [[Bottega Veneta]], Bottega Veneta Eyewear, [[Dean and Dan Caten|Dsquared²]], [[Etam Développement|Etam]], [[Brandon Maxwell]], [[Michael Kors (brand)|Michael Kors]] and [[Marc Jacobs]].

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Smalls is the first Puerto Rican fashion model chosen by brands to front their advertising campaigns, including [[Gucci]], Gucci Eyewear, [[Chanel]], [[Fendi]], Fendi eyewear, [[Versace]], Versace Eyewear, [[Balmain (fashion house)|Balmain]], [[Calvin Klein]] Jeans, [[Givenchy]], Givenchy Eyewear, [[Roberto Cavalli]], [[Lacoste]], [[Gap (clothing retailer)|Gap]], [[J Crew]], [[Ralph Lauren]], [[Woolworths Group (United Kingdom)|Studio W.]], [[Neiman Marcus]], [[Barneys New York]], [[Bloomingdale's]], [[Free People]], [[W Hotels]], [[Mercedes-Benz]], [[Next plc|Next]], [[Ogilvy (department store)|Ogilvy]], [[Target Corporation|Target]], [[Energy Brands|Smartwater]], [[Hanes]] x Karla, [[H&M]], [[Katie Grand]] for Hogan, ICB, Smart & Sexy, [[Americana Manhasset]], [[La Maison Simons]], [[True Religion (clothing brand)|True Religion]], [[Giambattista Valli]], [[David Yurman]], [[Estee Lauder Companies|Estée Lauder]], [[Ports 1961]], [[Rag & Bone]], [[Prabal Gurung]], [[Hugo Boss]], Hugo Boss Eyewear, [[Tiffany & Co.]], [[Alexander Wang (designer)|Alexander Wang]], [[Stella McCartney]], [[Missoni]], and Missoni Eyewear, [[Stuart Weitzman]], [[Benetton Group|United Colors of Benetton]], [[Calvin Klein]] Underwear, [[Joe Fresh]], [[Renzo Rosso|Replay]], [[Moschino]], [[Liu·Jo]], Liu·Jo eyewear, [[Karl Lagerfeld]], [[Bottega Veneta]], Bottega Veneta Eyewear, [[Dean and Dan Caten|Dsquared²]], [[Etam Développement|Etam]], Animale, [[Brandon Maxwell]], [[Michael Kors (brand)|Michael Kors]], [[Marc Jacobs]], [[Miu Miu]] Cruise, [[Tom Ford]], Tom Ford Eyewear and [[Jimmy Choo Ltd|Jimmy Choo]].

In late 2017, [[Jeremy Scott]], creative director of the fashion house Moschino, unveiled Joan Smalls as the new face for the new Moschino fragrance, Fresh Couture Gold, shot by Giampaolo Sgura. This marked Joan Smalls first fragrance campaign.
[[File:Model Joan Smalls.jpg|thumb|left|Smalls in 2012]]
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In September 2012, Smalls was named "Model of the Year" at the 9th Annual "Style Awards". Supermodel [[Iman (model)|Iman]] presented Smalls with the award.<ref name="BOF">{{cite web |url= https://www.businessoffashion.com/community/people/joan-smalls |title=Joan Smalls |date=18 February 2021 | publisher=Business of Fashion}}</ref> In 2013, Smalls ranked #8 on ''[[Forbes]]'' magazine's "World's Highest-Paid Models" list, earning an estimated $3.5 million.

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In September 2012, Smalls was ranked #1 on the "Top 50 Models" list by Models.com.{{efn|The list system has since gone alphabetical rather than ranking numerically. Smalls has been the last model to reach number one before that change.}} She remained at the top of the list until August 2014, when the site named her as one of the "New Supers".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://models.com/rankings/ui/NewSupers/7108#7108|title=New Supers|publisher=models.com}}</ref> In January 2014, Smalls appeared on the cover of American ''[[Elle (magazine)|Elle]]'' and was featured in the article "The Return of the Supermodel: It's Joan Smalls".

===Other===
In 2017, [[W Hotels]] Worldwide appointed Supermodel Joan Smalls as the first ever Global Fashion Innovator. Smalls will help create, shape and innovate W's global fashion platform around the world. From special appearances and distinct collaborations to exclusive in-room and digital content, Smalls will add her signature style and taste to the W Hotel guest experience.<ref>{{cite news | last = Kline | first = Katie | title = A Model Guest: W Hotels Worldwide Names Joan Smalls First Global Fashion Innovator | url = http://news.marriott.com/2017/04/model-guest-w-hotels-worldwide-names-joan-smalls-first-global-fashion-innovator/| publisher = Marriott | date = April 10, 2017 | access-date = August 27, 2017}}</ref>


===Cosmetic contracts===
===Cosmetic contracts===
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[[Image:AnnaSuiSS2012BlackDressandFeatheredHat.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Joan Smalls for [[Anna Sui]] Spring/Summer 2011.]]
[[Image:AnnaSuiSS2012BlackDressandFeatheredHat.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Joan Smalls for [[Anna Sui]] Spring/Summer 2011.]]


In 2011, [[Estee Lauder Companies|Estée Lauder]] signed Smalls to its line-up of global beauty ambassadors. She is the first Latina signed to a worldwide campaign for the brand. Richard Ferretti, Estée Lauder's global creative director stated, "The word supermodel is overused, but if there's any woman of our generation who deserves the title, it's Joan. She can go from looking girl-next-door to superchic-tough-strong—and she is all of that."<ref name="Chernikoff 2013">{{cite web | last = Chernikoff | first = Leah | title = From Tomboy To Supermodel: Charting Joan Smalls' Runway Rise | url = http://www.elle.com/_mobile/fashion/celebrity-style/joan-smalls-childhood-photos#slide-1 | work = Elle Magazine | date = December 4, 2013 | accessdate = December 6, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Grinberg | first = Emanuella | title = Puerto Rican model Joan Smalls breaks down color barriers, one runway at a time | url = http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/16/living/joan-smalls-fashion-week| publisher = CNN | date = September 7, 2012 | accessdate = September 7, 2012}}</ref>
In 2011, [[Estee Lauder Companies|Estée Lauder]] signed Smalls to its line-up of global beauty ambassadors.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.esteelauder.com.au/estee-stories-article-jump-it|title=Estee Stories Article: Jump On It|work=Estée Lauder Australia Official Site|access-date=2018-06-19}}</ref> She is the first Latina signed to a worldwide campaign for the brand. Richard Ferretti, Estée Lauder's global creative director stated, "The word supermodel is overused, but if there's any woman of our generation who deserves the title, it's Joan. She can go from looking girl-next-door to superchic-tough-strong—and she is all of that."<ref name="Chernikoff 2013">{{cite web | last = Chernikoff | first = Leah | title = From Tomboy To Supermodel: Charting Joan Smalls' Runway Rise | url = http://www.elle.com/_mobile/fashion/celebrity-style/joan-smalls-childhood-photos#slide-1 | work = Elle Magazine | date = December 4, 2013 | access-date = December 6, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131211064408/http://www.elle.com/_mobile/fashion/celebrity-style/joan-smalls-childhood-photos#slide-1#slide-1 | archive-date = 2013-12-11 | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Grinberg | first = Emanuella | title = Puerto Rican model Joan Smalls breaks down color barriers, one runway at a time | url = http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/16/living/joan-smalls-fashion-week| publisher = CNN | date = September 7, 2012 | access-date = September 7, 2012}}</ref>



In 2015, Smalls teamed up with Estée Lauder to create 12 New Matte Lipsticks for the cosmetics giant. The Supermodel provided inspiration for the 12 new shades, including a broad selection of reds, pinks, chocolatey browns and a dark burgundy (all permanent additions to the Estée Lauder line).<ref>{{cite news | last = Regensdorf | first = Laura | title = Exclusive! Model Joan Smalls on Her 12 New Matte Lipsticks for Estée Lauder | url = http://www.vogue.com/article/model-joan-smalls-matte-lipsticks-estee-lauder| publisher = Vogue | date = August 3, 2015 | accessdate = August 5, 2017}}</ref>
In 2015, Smalls teamed up with Estée Lauder to create 12 New Matte Lipsticks for the cosmetics giant. The Supermodel provided inspiration for the 12 new shades, including a broad selection of reds, pinks, chocolatey browns and a dark burgundy (all permanent additions to the Estée Lauder line).<ref>{{cite news | last = Regensdorf | first = Laura | title = Exclusive! Model Joan Smalls on Her 12 New Matte Lipsticks for Estée Lauder | url = http://www.vogue.com/article/model-joan-smalls-matte-lipsticks-estee-lauder| publisher = Vogue | date = August 3, 2015 | access-date = August 5, 2017}}</ref>


===Television and media===
===Television and media===
Smalls served as co-host (along with model [[Karlie Kloss]]) of the [[MTV]] fashion series ''[[House of Style]]''. She was featured alongside singer [[Bruno Mars]] in the June 2011 edition of ''Vogue''.<ref>{{cite web | title = Bruno Mars and Joan Smalls in Puerto Rico | url = http://video.vogue.com/watch/vogue-diaries-bruno-mars-and-joan-smalls-in-puerto-rico | work = Vogue | date = January 16, 2012 | accessdate = May 15, 2012}}</ref> In 2006 she appeared in [[Ricky Martin]]'s "It's Alright" music video.<ref>{{cite web | last = Blasberg | first = Derek | title = Model Q & A: Joan Smalls | url = http://www.mrblasberg.com/2011/12/22/model-qa-joan-smalls/ | work = Mr. Blasberg | date = December 23, 2011| accessdate = March 23, 2014}}</ref> In November 2013, she co-starred with actor [[Michael K. Williams]] in the music video and short film for the American rapper [[ASAP Rocky]]'s track "Phoenix", written by [[Asia Argento]] and [[Francesco Carrozzini]] and directed by Carrozzini. In 2013, she appeared in [[Beyoncé Knowles|Beyoncé]]'s "[[Beyoncé (album)|Yoncé]]" video.<ref>{{cite web | last = Busis | first = Hillary | title = Beyonce gets down with grills and girls in new 'Yonce' video – WATCH | url = http://music-mix.ew.com/2013/12/24/beyonce-video-yonce/ | work = [[Entertainment Weekly]] | accessdate = December 30, 2013 | date = December 24, 2013}}</ref>
Smalls served as co-host (along with model [[Karlie Kloss]]) of the [[MTV]] fashion series ''[[House of Style]]''. She was featured alongside singer [[Bruno Mars]] in the June 2011 edition of ''Vogue''.<ref>{{cite web | title = Bruno Mars and Joan Smalls in Puerto Rico | url = http://video.vogue.com/watch/vogue-diaries-bruno-mars-and-joan-smalls-in-puerto-rico | work = Vogue | date = January 16, 2012 | access-date = May 15, 2012 | archive-date = October 26, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141026180657/http://video.vogue.com/watch/vogue-diaries-bruno-mars-and-joan-smalls-in-puerto-rico | url-status = dead }}</ref> In 2006 she appeared in [[Ricky Martin]]'s "It's Alright" music video.<ref>{{cite web | last = Blasberg | first = Derek | title = Model Q & A: Joan Smalls | url = http://www.mrblasberg.com/2011/12/22/model-qa-joan-smalls/ | work = Mr. Blasberg | date = December 23, 2011 | access-date = March 23, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131227030607/http://www.mrblasberg.com/2011/12/22/model-qa-joan-smalls/ | archive-date = 2013-12-27 | url-status = dead }}</ref> In November 2013, she co-starred with actor [[Michael K. Williams]] in the music video and short film for the American rapper [[ASAP Rocky]]'s track "Phoenix", written by [[Asia Argento]] and [[Francesco Carrozzini]] and directed by Carrozzini. In 2013, she appeared in [[Beyoncé Knowles|Beyoncé]]'s "[[Beyoncé (album)|Yoncé]]" video.<ref>{{cite magazine | last = Busis | first = Hillary | title = Beyonce gets down with grills and girls in new 'Yonce' video – WATCH | url = http://music-mix.ew.com/2013/12/24/beyonce-video-yonce/ | magazine = [[Entertainment Weekly]] | access-date = December 30, 2013 | date = December 24, 2013}}</ref> In 2017, she appeared as a guest judge on the ninth season of the reality competition ''[[RuPaul's Drag Race (season 9)|RuPaul's Drag Race]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.accessonline.com/articles/rupauls-drag-race-celeb-guest-judges-announced-season-9|title='RuPaul's Drag Race': Celeb Guest Judges Announced For Season 9|work=AccessOnline|date=16 March 2017 |publisher=NBCUniversal Media, LLC}}</ref>


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=== Design ===
She will appear as a guest judge on the ninth season of the reality competition ''[[RuPaul's Drag Race (season 9)|RuPaul's Drag Race]]''.
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In 2015, Smalls designed a denim collection, ''Joan Smalls x True Religion''. Photographer [[Steven Klein (photographer)|Steven Klein]] shot Smalls for the [[True Religion (clothing brand)|True Religion]] collection ad campaign.<ref>{{cite web | last = Remsen | first = Nick | title = Exclusive: Model Joan Smalls Unveils Her New Denim Collection for True Religion | url = http://www.vogue.com/article/joan-smalls-true-religion-collaboration-jeans | work = [[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]] | date = February 18, 2015 | access-date = August 2, 2017}}</ref> In 2017, Smalls teamed up with the ''Smart and Sexy'' brand, to create a line of lingerie and swimwear to be sold at [[Walmart]].<ref>{{cite web | last = BOF | first = Team | title = News Bites Joan Smalls' Designs on Mass-Market Lingerie | url = https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/news-bites/joan-smalls-design-smart-and-sexy-walmart-lingerie-swimwear/ | work = [[Business of Fashion|BOF]] | date = June 26, 2017 | access-date = August 2, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170710033740/https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/news-bites/joan-smalls-design-smart-and-sexy-walmart-lingerie-swimwear | archive-date = July 10, 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref>

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== Design ==

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In 2015, Smalls designed a Denim Collection, ''Joan Smalls x True Religion''. [[Steven Klein]] photographed Smalls in an ad campaign for the [[True Religion (clothing brand)|True Religion]] collection.<ref>{{cite web | last = Remsen | first = Nick | title = Exclusive: Model Joan Smalls Unveils Her New Denim Collection for True Religion | url = http://www.vogue.com/article/joan-smalls-true-religion-collaboration-jeans | work = [[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]] | date = February 18, 2015 | accessdate = August 2, 2017}}</ref> In 2017, Smalls teamed up with the ''Smart and Sexy'' brand, to create a line of lingerie and swimwear to be sold at [[Walmart]].<ref>{{cite web | last = BOF | first = Team | title = News Bites Joan Smalls' Designs on Mass-Market Lingerie | url = https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/news-bites/joan-smalls-design-smart-and-sexy-walmart-lingerie-swimwear/ | work = [[BOF]] | date = June 26, 2017 | accessdate = August 2, 2017}}</ref>

==Awards and recognition==
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In September 2012, Smalls was named "Model of the Year" at the 9th Annual "Style Awards". Supermodel [[Iman (model)|Iman]] presented Smalls with the award.<ref name="prnewswire">{{cite web| title = 9th Annual Style Awards Announces 2012 Honorees | url = http://m.prnewswire.com/news-releases/9th-annual-style-awards-announces-2012-honorees-168642936.html | publisher= PR Newswire | date = September 5, 2012 | accessdate = December 26, 2013}}</ref> In 2013, Smalls ranked #8 on ''[[Forbes]]'' magazine's "World's Highest-Paid Models" list, earning an estimated $3.5 million.<ref name="Forbes"/>

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In September 2012, Smalls was ranked #1 on the "Top 50 Models Women" list by Models.com. She remained at the top of the list until August 2014, when the site named her as one of the "New Supers".<ref name="Models.com" /> In January 2014, Smalls appeared on the cover of American ''[[Elle (magazine)|Elle]]'' and was featured in the article "The Return of the Supermodel: It's Joan Smalls".

In April 2014, supermodel [[Cindy Crawford]] posted an update on her [[Facebook]] page calling Smalls one of her favorite new models. Crawford wrote, "[...] She has great style—sexy and elegant with a touch of tomboy thrown in! And she showed off her great moves in the "Yoncé" video!"<ref name="Cindy Crawford Facebook">{{cite web | title = Cindy Crawford Model Monday | url = https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=634874386588194&id=118976608177977&set=a.190731187669185.48386.118976608177977&refid=13 | publisher=Cindy Crawford | date = April 28, 2014 | accessdate = July 18, 2014}}</ref>


=== Awards and nominations ===
=== Awards and nominations ===
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==Philanthropy==
==Philanthropy==
Smalls is involved with a non-profit organization called Project Sunshine, where she helps children with medical needs.<ref name="Dazed & Confused">{{cite web | last = Davies | first = Dean Mayo | title = Joan Smalls Goes Big | url = http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/14001/1/joan-smalls-goes-big | work = Dazed | date = July 12, 2012 | accessdate = December 13, 2013}}</ref> Smalls was part of the ‘Jeans for Refugees’ campaign, a Johny Dar project and artistic fundraising initiative dedicated to helping refugees around the world, with all proceeds going to the International Rescue Committee.
Smalls is involved with a non-profit organization called Project Sunshine, where she helps children with medical needs.<ref name="Dazed & Confused">{{cite web | last = Davies | first = Dean Mayo | title = Joan Smalls Goes Big | url = http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/14001/1/joan-smalls-goes-big | work = Dazed | date = July 12, 2012 | access-date = December 13, 2013}}</ref> Smalls was part of the ‘[[Jeans for Refugees]]’ campaign, a [[Johny Dar]] project and artistic fundraising initiative dedicated to helping refugees around the world, with all proceeds going to the International Rescue Committee.
She has also been involved with The Garden of Dreams Foundation, a non-profit organization that works with The Madison Square Garden Company and MSG Networks, Inc. to positively impact the lives of children facing obstacles.<ref name="Hollywood Life">{{cite web | last = Fure | first = Rana | title = The Garden of Dreams Foundation | url = http://hollywoodlife.com/pics/hottest-celebrity-pics-this-week-lea-michele-april-24-30/#!52/joan-smalls-garden-of-dreams-2 | work = Hollywood Life | date = April 25, 2017 | accessdate = July 16, 2017}}</ref>
She has also been involved with The Garden of Dreams Foundation, a non-profit organization that works with The Madison Square Garden Company and MSG Networks, Inc. to positively impact the lives of children facing obstacles.<ref name="Hollywood Life">{{cite web | last = Fure | first = Rana | title = The Garden of Dreams Foundation | url = http://hollywoodlife.com/pics/hottest-celebrity-pics-this-week-lea-michele-april-24-30/#!52/joan-smalls-garden-of-dreams-2 | work = Hollywood Life | date = April 25, 2017 | access-date = July 16, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170712141240/http://hollywoodlife.com/pics/hottest-celebrity-pics-this-week-lea-michele-april-24-30/#!52/joan-smalls-garden-of-dreams-2 | archive-date = July 12, 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref>


==Filmography==
== Personal life ==
As of July 2018, she was dating entrepreneur Bernard Smith.<ref name="businessinsider.in">{{Cite web|title=Meet The Husbands And Boyfriends Of Victoria's Secret Supermodels|url=https://www.businessinsider.in/retail/meet-the-husbands-and-boyfriends-of-victorias-secret-supermodels/slidelist/25562167.cms|access-date=2021-10-24|website=Business Insider}}</ref> They had dated since 2011.<ref name="businessinsider.in"/>


==Filmography==
===Film===
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==References==
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Smalls and the second or maternal family name is Rodríguez.
Joan Smalls
Smalls in 2015
Born
Joan Smalls Rodriguez

(1988-07-11) July 11, 1988 (age 36)
Hatillo, Puerto Rico[1]
Alma materInteramerican University of Puerto Rico (BA)
Occupation(s)Model, television personality
Years active2007–present
Modeling information
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in)
Hair colorBrown
Eye colorBrown (EU) 83-61-87[1]
Agency

Joan Smalls Rodriguez (born July 11, 1988) is a Puerto Rican model and television personality.[2] In 2011, she became the first Latina model to represent Estée Lauder cosmetics.[3] In 2013, she entered Forbes magazine's "World's Highest-Paid Models" list for the first time, ranking at number eight with over $3 million in earnings,[4] In January 2014, Smalls appeared on the "Return of the Supermodel" cover of American Elle.[5] In 2012, Smalls was ranked the number #1 model in the world by Models.com. [6][7][8]

Early life and education

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Joan Smalls Rodríguez was born and raised in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, with her two sisters.[9] Her father, Eric Smalls, is an accountant, and is West Indian, of African and Irish heritage, from Saint Thomas.[10] Smalls' mother, Betzaida Rodríguez, is a social worker,[11] who is Puerto Rican, and of Spanish and Taíno heritage. Rodríguez also has distant Irish and Indian ancestry.[10] Smalls initially became interested in modeling as a teenager, entering local competitions. She met with a New York agency who told her she would have to correct her teeth in order to succeed; during that time she went to college.[12] Smalls graduated magna cum laude from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico with a bachelor's degree in psychology.[13][14] Upon graduation, she moved to New York City to begin her modeling career.

Career

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Modeling

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Smalls on the runway for DVF, 2014 New York Fashion Week

She was signed by Elite Model Management in 2007, and did commercial modeling jobs such as Nordstrom, Liz Claiborne, and Sass & bide.[12][15] In 2009, she left Elite and switched to IMG Models worldwide, where she changed her focus to runway work. She was chosen as a Givenchy exclusive for Riccardo Tisci's Spring/Summer haute oouture show in January 2010, and her modeling career gained traction.[12]

Since working for Givenchy, Smalls has modeled haute couture and ready-to-wear collections for top designers and fashion houses such as Chanel, Prada, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford, Isabel Marant, Burberry, Moschino, Miu Miu, Bottega Veneta, Lanvin, Missoni, Chloé, Alexander Wang, Versace, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Jean Paul Gaultier, Balmain, Fendi, Dior, DSquared², Valentino, Oscar De La Renta, DVF, Tommy Hilfiger, Anna Sui, Stella McCartney and many more. She has appeared in shows for fashion week in New York, London, Milan, and Paris. In 2010, Smalls began modeling for Victoria's Secret and has appeared in their 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

She has appeared in editorials for several international editions of Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, i-D, GQ, Dazed & Confused, Elle, Industrie, Interview, American and Spanish V, Glamour and W. Her international covers include the Italian, American, Australian, Japanese, Turkish, Brazilian, Mexican, Latin American, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and German editions of Vogue; the British, French, Dutch, South African, Turkish, Belgium, Italian and American editions of Elle; the South African, Mexican, Latin American and British editions of GQ; and the American, British, Japanese, Brazilian, Kazakhstan, Bulgarian, Dutch, Thai, Czech, Singaporean, Malaysian, Argentine, Vietnamese, Taiwanese, German, Spanish, Korean, Latin American, Mexican, Indian, Arabian and Greek editions of Harper's Bazaar. She has appeared on the cover of Numéro, W, W Korea, Lui, Porter, Garage, Lucky, Dazed & Confused, Glam Belleza Latina, The Last Magazine, V, 10, Madame Figaro, Self, Grazia, The Edit, The Impression, Caras, ES Magazine, WSJ, POP, i-D, 032c, Narcisse, Documentary Beauty, WWD, Glamour, Stylist and CR Fashion Book. In September 2013, Smalls and fellow model Karlie Kloss appeared on a feature of Vanity Fair, which dubbed them "The New Supers".[16] She appeared in the 2012 and 2014 Pirelli Calendar. She also featured on the cover of American Vogue's September 2014 issue. In 2018, Joan Smalls was featured as one of the CR Calendar Girls representing the month of February, in CR Fashion Book's first ever calendar. She was styled by Carine Roitfeld, editor-in-chief of CR Fashion Book & fashion stylist and shot by photographer Steven Klein.

Smalls has been photographed by fashion photographers such as Steven Meisel, Mert and Marcus, Steven Klein, Mario Sorrenti, Mario Testino, Peter Lindbergh, Patrick Demarchelier, Nick Knight, Karl Lagerfeld, Annie Leibovitz, Craig McDean, Hans Feurer, Terry Richardson, David Sims, Inez & Vinoodh, Norman Jean Roy, Camilla Akrans, Henry Dingo, Alasdair McLellan, Ellen Von Unwerth, Emma Summerton, Josh Olins, Mikael Jansson, Daniel Jackson, Tom Munro, Willy Vanderperre, Michael Thompson, Gilles Bensimon, Luigi Murenu, Daniele + Iango, Sean & Seng, Sebastian Faena, Sølve Sundsbø, Giampaolo Sgura, Cass Bird, Roe Ethridge, Richard Bush, Cedric Buchet, Daniel Zaretsky, Henrique Gendre, Txema Yeste, Victor Demarchelier, Boo George, Matt Jones, Russell James, Charlotte Wales, Chris Colls, Todd Hido, Jason Kibbler, Greg Kadel, Marcus Ohlsson, Carter Smith, Sebastian Kim, Vivian Sassen, Cuneyt Akeroglu, Luigi & Iango, Zee Nunes, Matthew Welch, Greg Swales, Luke Gilford, Brigitte Lacombe, Mariano Vivanco, Glen Luchford and Lachlan Bailey.

Smalls is the first Puerto Rican fashion model chosen by brands to front their advertising campaigns, including Gucci, Gucci Eyewear, Chanel, Fendi, Fendi eyewear, Versace, Versace Eyewear, Balmain, Calvin Klein Jeans, Givenchy, Givenchy Eyewear, Roberto Cavalli, Lacoste, Gap, J Crew, Ralph Lauren, Studio W., Neiman Marcus, Barneys New York, Bloomingdale's, Free People, W Hotels, Mercedes-Benz, Next, Ogilvy, Target, Smartwater, Hanes x Karla, H&M, Katie Grand for Hogan, ICB, Smart & Sexy, Americana Manhasset, La Maison Simons, True Religion, Giambattista Valli, David Yurman, Estée Lauder, Ports 1961, Rag & Bone, Prabal Gurung, Hugo Boss, Hugo Boss Eyewear, Tiffany & Co., Alexander Wang, Stella McCartney, Missoni, and Missoni Eyewear, Stuart Weitzman, United Colors of Benetton, Calvin Klein Underwear, Joe Fresh, Replay, Moschino, Liu·Jo, Liu·Jo eyewear, Karl Lagerfeld, Bottega Veneta, Bottega Veneta Eyewear, Dsquared², Etam, Animale, Brandon Maxwell, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu Cruise, Tom Ford, Tom Ford Eyewear and Jimmy Choo.

In late 2017, Jeremy Scott, creative director of the fashion house Moschino, unveiled Joan Smalls as the new face for the new Moschino fragrance, Fresh Couture Gold, shot by Giampaolo Sgura. This marked Joan Smalls first fragrance campaign.

Smalls in 2012

In September 2012, Smalls was named "Model of the Year" at the 9th Annual "Style Awards". Supermodel Iman presented Smalls with the award.[15] In 2013, Smalls ranked #8 on Forbes magazine's "World's Highest-Paid Models" list, earning an estimated $3.5 million.

In September 2012, Smalls was ranked #1 on the "Top 50 Models" list by Models.com.[a] She remained at the top of the list until August 2014, when the site named her as one of the "New Supers".[17] In January 2014, Smalls appeared on the cover of American Elle and was featured in the article "The Return of the Supermodel: It's Joan Smalls".

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In 2017, W Hotels Worldwide appointed Supermodel Joan Smalls as the first ever Global Fashion Innovator. Smalls will help create, shape and innovate W's global fashion platform around the world. From special appearances and distinct collaborations to exclusive in-room and digital content, Smalls will add her signature style and taste to the W Hotel guest experience.[18]

Cosmetic contracts

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Joan Smalls for Anna Sui Spring/Summer 2011.

In 2011, Estée Lauder signed Smalls to its line-up of global beauty ambassadors.[19] She is the first Latina signed to a worldwide campaign for the brand. Richard Ferretti, Estée Lauder's global creative director stated, "The word supermodel is overused, but if there's any woman of our generation who deserves the title, it's Joan. She can go from looking girl-next-door to superchic-tough-strong—and she is all of that."[20][21]

In 2015, Smalls teamed up with Estée Lauder to create 12 New Matte Lipsticks for the cosmetics giant. The Supermodel provided inspiration for the 12 new shades, including a broad selection of reds, pinks, chocolatey browns and a dark burgundy (all permanent additions to the Estée Lauder line).[22]

Television and media

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Smalls served as co-host (along with model Karlie Kloss) of the MTV fashion series House of Style. She was featured alongside singer Bruno Mars in the June 2011 edition of Vogue.[23] In 2006 she appeared in Ricky Martin's "It's Alright" music video.[24] In November 2013, she co-starred with actor Michael K. Williams in the music video and short film for the American rapper ASAP Rocky's track "Phoenix", written by Asia Argento and Francesco Carrozzini and directed by Carrozzini. In 2013, she appeared in Beyoncé's "Yoncé" video.[25] In 2017, she appeared as a guest judge on the ninth season of the reality competition RuPaul's Drag Race.[26]

Design

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In 2015, Smalls designed a denim collection, Joan Smalls x True Religion. Photographer Steven Klein shot Smalls for the True Religion collection ad campaign.[27] In 2017, Smalls teamed up with the Smart and Sexy brand, to create a line of lingerie and swimwear to be sold at Walmart.[28]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Outcome
2012 Style Awards Model of the Year Numerous Won

Philanthropy

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Smalls is involved with a non-profit organization called Project Sunshine, where she helps children with medical needs.[29] Smalls was part of the ‘Jeans for Refugees’ campaign, a Johny Dar project and artistic fundraising initiative dedicated to helping refugees around the world, with all proceeds going to the International Rescue Committee. She has also been involved with The Garden of Dreams Foundation, a non-profit organization that works with The Madison Square Garden Company and MSG Networks, Inc. to positively impact the lives of children facing obstacles.[30]

Personal life

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As of July 2018, she was dating entrepreneur Bernard Smith.[31] They had dated since 2011.[31]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Director
2017 John Wick: Chapter 2 Continental Female Assassin Chad Stahelski
2018 Set It Up Suze Claire Scanlon

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2010 Videofashion Herself Joan Smalls - Model Profile - Videofashion
2011–2016 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Herself Annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
2012 The Style Awards Herself The Style Network 9th Annual Style Awards
2015 Victoria's Secret Swim Special Herself Victoria's Secret Swim Special in Puerto Rico
2017 RuPaul's Drag Race Herself Episode: "Gayest Ball Ever"
2018 Lip Sync Battle Herself Episode: "S4.E7 Luis Fonsi vs Joan Smalls"
2018 Movie Night with Karlie Kloss Herself Episode: "S1.E6 Hitch"

Music videos

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Year Title Artist Director(s)
2006 "It's Alright" Ricky Martin Simón Brand
2013 "Phoenix" ASAP Rocky Francesco Carrozzini
2014 "Yoncé" Beyoncé Ricky Saiz
2016 "Wolves" Kanye West Steven Klein
2016 "Fuego" Juanes Kacho López
2017 "Hermosa Ingrata" Juanes Kacho López
2018 "Està Rico" Marc Anthony, Will Smith, Bad Bunny Carlos Perez

References and notes

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  1. ^ a b "FMD Profile of Joan Smalls". Fashion Model Directory. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  2. ^ Grinberg, Emanuella (February 17, 2012). "Puerto Rican model Joan Smalls breaks down color barriers, one runway at a time". CNN. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
  3. ^ "First Latina face of Estee Lauder - Puerto Rican model Joan Smalls breaks down color barriers, one runway at a time". CNN. September 2, 2012. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
  4. ^ "The World's Highest-Paid Models, 2013 – Joan Smalls Rodriguez-No.8". Forbes. August 20, 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
  5. ^ Young, Molly (December 4, 2013). "The Return of the Supermodel: It's Joan Smalls". Elle. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
  6. ^ "Numero Uno: Joan Smalls | models.com MDX". Models.com. Retrieved 2018-11-14.
  7. ^ "New Supers". Models.com. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
  8. ^ "The Money Girls". Models.com.
  9. ^ Macalister-Smith, Tilly (February 16, 2017). "Joan Smalls on race, rejection and refusing to take no for an answer". Evening Standard.
  10. ^ a b Binlot, Ann (February 5, 2014). "Joan Smalls Says She and Cara Delevingne Still Get Nervous Before Runway Shows". Fashionista. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  11. ^ "The Return of the Supermodel: It's Joan Smalls". Elle Magazine. December 4, 2013. Retrieved December 6, 2013.[dead link‍]
  12. ^ a b c Watts, Matt (February 15, 2017). "Joan Smalls: A model agent told me you can't be black and have crooked teeth". Evening Standard.
  13. ^ "GOING STRONG With Joan Smalls". PORTER. Net-a-Porter.
  14. ^ "Supermodel Joan Smalls's Beautiful World". Wall Street Journal. Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
  15. ^ a b "Joan Smalls". Business of Fashion. 18 February 2021.
  16. ^ Carl, Michael (September 2013). "Two for the Mode". Vanity Fair. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
  17. ^ "New Supers". models.com.
  18. ^ Kline, Katie (April 10, 2017). "A Model Guest: W Hotels Worldwide Names Joan Smalls First Global Fashion Innovator". Marriott. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
  19. ^ "Estee Stories Article: Jump On It". Estée Lauder Australia Official Site. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
  20. ^ Chernikoff, Leah (December 4, 2013). "From Tomboy To Supermodel: Charting Joan Smalls' Runway Rise". Elle Magazine. Archived from the original on 2013-12-11. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
  21. ^ Grinberg, Emanuella (September 7, 2012). "Puerto Rican model Joan Smalls breaks down color barriers, one runway at a time". CNN. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  22. ^ Regensdorf, Laura (August 3, 2015). "Exclusive! Model Joan Smalls on Her 12 New Matte Lipsticks for Estée Lauder". Vogue. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
  23. ^ "Bruno Mars and Joan Smalls in Puerto Rico". Vogue. January 16, 2012. Archived from the original on October 26, 2014. Retrieved May 15, 2012.
  24. ^ Blasberg, Derek (December 23, 2011). "Model Q & A: Joan Smalls". Mr. Blasberg. Archived from the original on 2013-12-27. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
  25. ^ Busis, Hillary (December 24, 2013). "Beyonce gets down with grills and girls in new 'Yonce' video – WATCH". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
  26. ^ "'RuPaul's Drag Race': Celeb Guest Judges Announced For Season 9". AccessOnline. NBCUniversal Media, LLC. 16 March 2017.
  27. ^ Remsen, Nick (February 18, 2015). "Exclusive: Model Joan Smalls Unveils Her New Denim Collection for True Religion". Vogue. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  28. ^ BOF, Team (June 26, 2017). "News Bites Joan Smalls' Designs on Mass-Market Lingerie". BOF. Archived from the original on July 10, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  29. ^ Davies, Dean Mayo (July 12, 2012). "Joan Smalls Goes Big". Dazed. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  30. ^ Fure, Rana (April 25, 2017). "The Garden of Dreams Foundation". Hollywood Life. Archived from the original on July 12, 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
  31. ^ a b "Meet The Husbands And Boyfriends Of Victoria's Secret Supermodels". Business Insider. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
  1. ^ The list system has since gone alphabetical rather than ranking numerically. Smalls has been the last model to reach number one before that change.
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