Dana Patterson

About

Body positive model who went viral on Instagram for creating the #dearyoungerme tag to defy unrealistic modeling standards and promote self-love. She's amassed over 400,000 Instagram followers and growing.

Before Fame

She struggled with her body image in the past and posted a message to her younger self with the hashtag #danagratitudechallenge in February 2017.

Trivia

She also spreads body positivity on her self-titled YouTube channel, where she discusses her insecurities and struggles with anxiety and depression.

Family Life

She's based in Los Angeles and represented by LA Models.

Associated With

She and Jess King are both body positive models.