Who Is Kyla Coleman?
Kyla Coleman, born October 9, 1996, in Lacey (Olympia area), Washington, captured the win on America’s Next Top Model Cycle 24 in 2018 at just 20 years old. Cycle 24 made headlines for its diversity—no upper age limit, contestants of varying backgrounds, and unconventional looks—all of which inspired Kyla’s win.
Her Victory & Activism
During the competition, Kyla stood out not just for her modeling potential but for her activism and social awareness. She once held a rally against police brutality instead of attending prom and has spoken passionately about diversity, mental health, and representation in fashion,
Upon winning, she earned a contract with Next Model Management, a cash prize from Pantene, and a fashion spread in Paper magazine
ost-Show Career Highlights
Modeling Career
Kyla signed with Heffner Seattle, Photogenics LA, The Society NY, and Elite Model Management across Paris, Milan, London, and Barcelona
She has appeared in major campaigns for Valentino, SKIMS, Simon Miller, Diane von Fürstenberg (DVF), Armani Exchange, Diesel, Calvin Klein, Alexander Wang, and Urban Outfitters
She walked the runway at Paris Fashion Week in 2020, including for Off-White, and continues to book high-profile modeling gigs
Media Appearances
In 2019, Kyla featured in Dua Lipa’s “Don’t Start Now” music video
She also appeared in the docuseries For Real: The Story of Reality TV, hosted by Andy Cohen
2025: Where Is Kyla Coleman Now?
Here’s a snapshot of her 2025 career trajectory:
- Active international model, working with top fashion brands and continuing to walk runways at premier shows like Paris Fashion Week.
- Signed across major agencies in New York, LA, Seattle, and Europe—ensuring global visibility and versatility
- Media-savvy public figure, with previous involvement in high-profile music videos and series—keeping her presence relevant beyond the fashion sphere.
Kyla is respected within ANTM fandom for achieving what many fans consider rare—success as a mainstream, high-fashion model:
“Kyla is the most successful winner in terms of fashion modeling… a Calvin Klein campaign is probably the biggest campaign a winner has ever booked.” – Reddit user.
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