Maddison Gabriel is a 12 year old model who is head Fashion Week Australia 2007! She's sparked a debate about child exploitation in modeling.
Maddison Gabriel's career is off to an early start, eh?
A number of social activists feel that the decision by Australia's Fashion Week committee to select 13 year old model Maddison Gabriel as the head of Australia's Fashion Week event is a form of child exploitation. ''Paedophiles would absolutely love to see a beautiful 12-year-old girl dressed up as a woman in something really raunchy and sexy. It'd make their day,'' said Hetty Johnston, Campaigner against child abuse. There is been a lot of debate on both side. Some say that choosing a... Read Full Story
Maddison Gabriel is 13 years old and she's an overnight celebrity. Sounds fun, but it really isn't. Paparazzi and media have been following the young model everywhere she goes ever since she was selected to head up Australia's Fashion Week. Her family has hired Harry Miller to help manage this new celebrity attention. "It's got the point where it's too much for her and for us - she needs just to be 13," Mrs Gabriel said. "I've been in contact with Harry M Miller because it's the only way... Read Full Story
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