Jessica White

Born in Buffalo, New York in 1984, Jessica White grew up hardened by a tough neighborhood. By the age of 12, White had started partying and drinking, and by 13, she was smoking marijuana on a regular basis. Her rebellious childhood came to a head when, spurred by a catty argument with another girl, she attacked and severely damaged the girl's car with a baseball bat. Fortunately, midway through adolescence, White had already developed into a full-figured woman.

Modeling scouts noticed her and offered her ample opportunities to make money -- if she moved to Paris. With visions of fat checks and fame in her head, White decided to make the move to the City of Lights. Starting a new life in a big city was not easy, but White quickly got wrapped up in the busy world of modeling. She received a contract with IMG agency and perfected her skills in preparation for upcoming photo shoots and appearances.

White's first modeling credits include work for Cover Girl, an appearance in the Spring 2001 issue of Chloe and campaign work for Gap's holiday marketing blitz. When White returned to New York -- and got settled in New York City -- she quickly got work in several of the city's fashion shows during Fashion Week. The dark-complexioned beauty then appeared in two Harper's Bazaar pictorials, as well as an edition of Teen Vogue. By 2002, White was one of the most talked about models in the city and in the industry at large.