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Teen Vogue model Jourdan Dunn is pregnant at 19. Credit: Teen Vogue
The November issue of Teen Vogue has two models on the cover, Jourdan Dunn and Chanel Iman. Both are 19, and both are black. The article inside is mostly about the success the two young women have achieved and how it is still difficult for black models to get work in the world of fashion.
Our interest is in another aspect of Dunn's life, however -- the fact that she's pregnant.
In July of this year, Jourdan Dunn announced that she would give birth in December of 2009. Well, she sort of announced it. The way we learned about Dunn's bun in the oven was through the following headline on Vogue.com: "Expecting In Style: What The Pregnant Jourdan Should Wear This Fall."Our Teen Vogue insider told us that no one at the magazine knew of Dunn's pregnancy when the photos were taken. But once it came to light, the editorial team felt it was important to interview Dunn on the subject and include it in the November issue, which hits newsstands on Oct. 13.
In the article, Dunn said her pregnancy was "unplanned" and that she had difficulty telling her mother, as well as her agency and boyfriend (in that order).
"When I told my mom, she started crying and blaming herself. She got pregnant with me at the same age, and she said, 'I don't want you to have to go through what I did,'" Dunn told the publication.
The magazine pointed out that "It definitely won't be easy, but Jourdan is also in a unique position for someone her age. Not many nineteen-year-olds have CK Calvin Klein campaigns to fall back on."
Indeed. This past weekend, Dunn appeared on the catwalk for Jean Paul Gaultier, calling attention to her baby bump through haute couture, as reported by our sister site, StyleList.
When such life-altering situations like this one arise, we believe it's an opportunity for magazines to have a bigger dialogue. We're wondering: Was Dunn using birth control? If not, why not? Did she consider having an abortion or putting the baby up for adoption? Or keeping the pregnancy secret?
Teen Vogue made an interesting choice to put a pregnant teen model on its cover. We wonder if she'll be perceived as a role model.
What do you think? What kind of message does a pregnant teenage fashion model send to teenagers?
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ReaderComments (Page 5 of 9)
10-07-2009 @ 7:52AM
kjegbert said...I wonder how many modeling jobs she'll get with stretch marks?
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10-08-2009 @ 8:31AM
Heather said...She is over 18 therfore she is an adult not a teen. Was it a slow news day? first we have dolls from the 80's being called a trend, this and reprinting of an article from a couple weeks ago.
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10-07-2009 @ 8:40AM
mcsidesigns said...Ali-
We can only assume by your harsh comments, that you would be one of the millions of girls running to the abortion clinic to avoid dealing with the pregnancy. Jordan is a beautiful, intelligent young woman. Accidents happen. In fact, a significant number of Americans are accidents!
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10-07-2009 @ 8:46AM
Marie said...Young, unmarried and pregnant. Her mom was the same way. The cycle continues into what is turning into typical America. How sad.
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10-07-2009 @ 8:45AM
apc37601 said...Unplanned, unwed, and unexpected. BUT.....She is 19 years old. We're not talking about a poor, uneducated 14 year old here. She is considered to be an adult and with that comes the freedom, choices, consequences, and responsibilities. She will have to adjust to a totally different lifestyle, but she has enough money to be fine. Hope the baby is healthy.
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10-07-2009 @ 8:58AM
Ayme said...Vogue is just being sensational by throwing together teen and pregnant. Although 18 and 19 both end with teen, those ages are not really considered "teen" because you are legally no longer considered a minor.
And for the racist comments about her being black and the child having no father ... a bit ridiculous as her boyfriend is the father.. and in the celebrity world there are way more white unmarried skanks having children out of wedlock.
Britney Spear's sister (Jamie something)
Ashlee Simpson
Farrah Fawcett
Angelina Jolie *gasp*
Heidi Klum (all of Seal's children are in wedlock)
Madonna.. just to name a few in a long list
I realize stupid people are incapable of thinking but really try harder next time before you type something so stupid
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10-07-2009 @ 9:04AM
paulster said...this is absolutley disgusting another great role model for young women in general not to mention the stereo typical responses your going to get because she's black sad . Well safe to say my daughter's will not be reading that mag. Not to think this can not happen to my daughter's but PLEASE do not ENCOURAGE this these product's will not be purchased by my daughters or wife I'm out!!.
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10-07-2009 @ 12:59PM
melc said...first of all don't use a celebrity as a role model you moron that's what "good parenting" is for so your children don't want to have need to look in magazines or tv for people to look up too. And don't buy the magazine it's your choice
10-07-2009 @ 9:25AM
Sylvia said...It would have been better swept under the table. The media loves to give parents something to worry about. My daughter, now 14 has enjoyed the magazine for two years. Teen Vogue uses many adult models. I think of models are only "Role Models" for girls planning to enter the business. Girls planning a modeling career are probably least likely to have an unplanned pregnancy.
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10-07-2009 @ 9:29AM
Jessica said...I just have to say that if she is 19. She is an adult. I was 19 when my first child was born and he his a happy young man. (He'll be 18 in 3 days.) I have been married to his father for 19 years. It happens. She is human. Give me a break.
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10-07-2009 @ 9:36AM
kristina said...I think that this issue is blown out of proportion. I could understand if the girl was actually a teenager (like 15 or 16 for instance), but she is not. She is technically an adult. She is 19 years old. She has a career and is supporting herself.
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10-07-2009 @ 9:36AM
Teri said...It is a vicious cycle and it crosses every social and economic line. I don't think that because you're nineteen and considered an adult, makes you one. How much money you make has nothing to do with the emotional maturity it takes to raise a child.
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10-07-2009 @ 9:37AM
Cheerangel925 said...I can't stand when people bash those who are thin. Im thin and a model and have been for years. I eat soo much and yet Im still thin because of my metabolism. I also work out to keep being healthy. LIke someone said if the doctor says we are healthy and fine then STOP BASHING US!!!!! I am so sick of hearing oh she must be anorexic or she must use crack. Seriously people? This is the stereotype of skinny people and mostly not true. While yes I will admit there are those few who use crack to get skinny or don't eat and starve themselves, there are many of us out there that are just naturally skinny. I have been thin my whole life. If you keep bashing us, then we'll just assume you are jealous of how thin and healthy we are. I hate to assume this but you leave us no other choice. People who keep trash talking thin models or just thin everyday people are no better than those who choice to get thin and stay thin the wrong way.
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10-07-2009 @ 9:38AM
Christine said...Why would you want them to hide the fact that she is pregnant? First of all, she is 19, not 15 or 16. Big difference. Secondly, teen pregnancy is a fact of life, if you hide if from everyone, including young teens, then you are just sweeping an issue under the rug. Teens needs to see that yes, you can and will get pregnant from having unprotected sex and if you want to prevent it, you need to not have sex, or have protected sex. I have a daughter who is only 5, that I got pregnant with also at 19, and I do not plan on shielding this kind of stuff from her. When she gets older, I want her to see the truth. I want her to know about STD's that young people get and I want her to see REAL LIVE teens pregnant and learn about their struggles all in an effort to keep her from going down that path.
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10-11-2011 @ 8:48PM
Amazinqq Loosahh said...Reply to Ali :
Im 15 , SINGLE , HISPANIC , & i have a beautiful 2months old son . People make mistakes . No matter wuh race they are and dat doesnt mean im a whore or anybody dats a teen mom is . I just wanted to let that out . ANYBODY at ALL has a problem or comment just reply . >=O
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10-07-2009 @ 9:48AM
LDYMS78 said...OK 19 is pretty much and adult, does anyone remember the little girl from the movie Whale Rider? I think her name is Keisha Casle Hughs or something didn't she deliver a baby at what 15 from her 19 year old boyfriend? I do remember seeing her and her baby on magazine covers where was the outcry them ?
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10-07-2009 @ 9:47AM
marci said...The model is a legal adult not a high school teenager.
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10-07-2009 @ 9:46AM
Jenny said...OK, she's 19. Legally an adult. Developmentally a teenager.
Vogue is condoning teen, unprotected, unwed sex by putting her on the cover and interviewing her about it. No this mag cover will not influence my daughter, but it could be one more argument many teen girls can use to condone why they are "doing it". Shame on you, Vogue.
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10-07-2009 @ 10:09AM
j-bang said...Who said it was unprotected? ACCIDENTS happen
10-07-2009 @ 9:48AM
Amber said...Did you feel the same way when the little girl from The movie Whale rider had a baby at 15 from her 19 year old boyfriend ? Because she was a CHILD when she gave birth and was on the cover of a few magazines holding her baby and smiling!
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