Skims Model Shuts Down Candace Owens’ Comments On TikTok

BuzzFeed reached out to Haleigh to learn more about her recent experience with the Skims campaign, which she says she’s incredibly proud of after recovering from a car incident at age 24 that led to her being paralyzed and wondering if she’d be able to find modeling work. “I remember sitting in a hospital bed for four months, crying every single day, wondering what my life would look like,” Haleigh said.

“I had not seen anyone like me in major campaigns. Seeing someone like you is extremely important; to feel seen is vital. [But] I love how my life turned out, and being in a campaign such as Skims shows how far I’ve come. I’m proud of my body. My hope is that someone, somewhere, feels like they relate to me in that ad and may become more comfortable.”