Molly-Mae Hague made her catwalk debut for L’Oreal Paris on Monday night, a year after turning down the chance to walk alongside the world’s top models, Daily Mail reports.
According to the report by Daily Mail, the former Love Island star, Molly-Mae Hague who has been a L’Oreal ambassador for a year after signing a reported seven figure deal, joined Kendall Jenner, Heidi Klum and Cara Delevingne at Paris City Hall for a star-studded show titled ‘Liberty. Equality. Sisterhood. Because You’re Worth It.’
Molly-Mae Hague wowed in a silver satin gown and sparkling heels, beaming as she showed off new shorter locks for her strut down the vast runway.
The reality star turned influencer icon looked full of confidence after vowing a year ago that she would walk in the show, instead of sitting front row
In scenes aired during her Prime reality show Molly-Mae Hague: Behind It All, the mum of one explained how she was asked to walk in the September 2024 Paris show for the brand.
‘They did ask me to walk but I said no. It’s just not my bag,’ she was seen telling L’Oreal makeup artists backstage at the runway show. ‘These legs weren’t cut out for this.’
Glancing around at Kendall Jenner and other top models in rehearsals, she explained: ‘This is why I couldn’t walk, I’m looking at everybody in here and they are absolutely impeccable.’
‘Imagine all the models walking down and then there’s me, I just would have felt really out of place.’
Molly explained that since having her daughter, her self confidence has plummeted. ‘I think having Bambi made me go on a real journey with my body,’ she said on the show.
‘I have days where I get up and I don’t feel great. I’ve got a lot of stretch marks, my hips are a lot wider now. Every day there’s a pressure to look a certain way.’
‘Even though this show is all about empowering women and empowering different shapes and sizes I just felt as though I wouldn’t have the confidence to walk on the catwalk.’
Molly-Mae had a familiar face to walk alongside with on Monday night in fellow Brit beauty Rochelle Humes.
Rochelle, 36, is no stranger to working with the French brand, having walked the runway for them last year during Paris Fashion Week.
Rochelle joined L’Oréal Paris as their brand ambassador four years ago in 2021.
Last year it was reported that Molly-Mae, 26, was the latest star to sign with L’Oréal, in what was said to be a seven figure deal.
After shooting to fame on the ITV2 show Love Island in 2018, Molly-Mae is arguably the programme’s biggest success story after building a multimillion pound empire with her work as an influencer, businesswoman and model.
Joining Molly-Mae on Monday’s runway were Kendall Jenner, Heidi Klum and Cara Delevingne, who mixed with veteran favourites Helen Mirren and Jane Fonda, with the show also live-streamed to London’s Covent Garden as part of a three-day takeover.
Ahead of L’Oreal’s Paris Fashion Week show, fans were treated to a takeover of London’s Covent Garden to celebrate diversity and confidence.
The Beauty Backstage experience took over the famous Piazza, offering an interactive journey across L’Oréal Paris’ beloved offerings.
As well as personalised skin analyses and makeup and hair touch-ups, guests got a chance to experience the brand’s celebrated product portfolio first-hand, with dedicated skincare, haircare, hair colour, men’s grooming, and makeup spaces for a full hands-on playground experience.
Paris Fashion Week runs from Monday September 29 to Tuesday October 7, with a host of stars expected to be heading to the French capital for shows.
Designers including Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Givenchy will showcase their latest collections, while Victoria Beckham will present her always-anticipated show in Paris on Friday.