Robyn Lawley is an Australian model, writer, photographer, and director. She has appeared in Sports Illustrated, Elle, and other major publications.

Known for her advocacy, she has been a vocal supporter of size inclusivity in the fashion and modeling industry, leading a boycott that pushed Victoria’s Secret to make changes to its annual fashion show.

Early Life & Education

Robyn Lawley was born on June 13, 1989, in Girraween, New South Wales, Australia.

She grew up with her parents, Mr. Chris Lawley and Mrs. Janne Lawley, and her two older sisters, Shona and Jennifer. Robyn is of Australian nationality and White Caucasian ethnicity.

Her religion is not publicly known. As a child, she loved modeling and showed a strong passion for it, which her family supported.

She was raised in a close-knit community, proud of her Australian roots, which shaped her strong spirit and love for her country.

Robyn attended Macarthur Girls High School in Parramatta City, New South Wales, Australia. No further details about her education, such as additional schools or college, are publicly available.

Career

Robyn Lawley started modeling at 15 but felt unready and took a year off. At 16, she began straight-size modeling, but by 18, she signed with Bella Model Management, a plus-size modeling agency in Australia.

In 2006, she did her first magazine shoot for Dolly. She became a trailblazer as Australia’s first plus-size model to appear on the cover of Madison in 2012 and in an editorial for Australian Vogue.

Robyn has graced covers for Vogue Italia, French Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Marie Claire, working with top photographers like Steven Meisel.

She made history in 2015 as the first plus-size model in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue, appearing again in 2016, 2017, and 2018.

Robyn launched her swimwear line with Bond-Eye Swimwear in 2013, offering sizes 8 to 18. She also created a food blog, “Robyn Lawley Eats,” leading to a 2014 cookbook with Random House.

Now vegan, she wants to revise it with plant-based recipes. During the 2020-2021 pandemic, she started the podcast “Everybody” on Audible, interviewing guests like Jameela Jamil about body positivity.

Robyn is also a PETA Australia ambassador and, in 2023, became an ambassador for Inika Organic, a cruelty-free vegan beauty brand. Her work reflects her pride in breaking barriers and promoting inclusivity.

Awards & Nominations

• 2011: Sydney Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People of the Year

• 2011: Australian Cosmopolitan Fun, Fearless Female, Rising Star Award

Personal Life

Robyn Lawley, 36, lives in New York City with her long-time partner, Everest Schmidt, a lawyer and former basketball player.

They got engaged but have not married. They have a daughter, Ripley Dorothy Lawley–Schmidt, born on February 26, 2015, in Santa Monica, California. Ripley shares her name with Robyn’s grandmother, who passed away during the pregnancy.

Robyn stands tall at 6 feet 2 inches. She has faced health challenges, including lupus and APS syndrome, and suffered a near-fatal seizure in 2018.

By following a vegan diet and Dr. Brooke Goldner’s recovery program, she put her lupus into remission.

Robyn is a proud Australian, using her platform to advocate for body positivity, animal rights, and sustainability, inspiring many with her strength and love for her homeland.

Net Worth

Robyn Lawley’s net worth is estimated to be between $500,000 and $2 million.

Her income comes from modeling for brands like Ralph Lauren and Sports Illustrated, her swimwear line, podcasting, her cookbook, and brand partnerships like Inika Organic.

Her hard work and dedication to breaking barriers in fashion have built her success.

Filmography

• Four Christmases and a Wedding (2017) – Actress

• Have You Been Paying Attention? (2013) – Guest

• Style Code Live (2016) – Guest

• The Marilyn Denis Show (2011) – Guest

• Everybody with Robyn Lawley (2021) – Podcast Host

• Robyn Lawley Eats (2014) – Cookbook Author