Ellie Goldstein, a 23 -year -old Essex -born model and actor, is one of the actor, Celebrity cast strictly dance floor This year.
In 2023, Goldstein made history as the first model Down syndrome To appear on the cover of British vogue – Former Editor Edward Ennful – after leaving Viral to appear in a beauty campaign for Gucci in 2020,
She has moved to the model for Adidas and Victoria Secret, and a list of people affecting the global fashion industry has been nominated in the business of Fashion 500.
The Goldstein continues to advocate the wider view of beauty in inclusiveness and fashion industry, which he performs through his work as an ambassador for learning disability donation donation.
In recent years, Goldstein participated with toy manufacturer Matal to launch First Barbie Doll with Down syndromeWhich was released as part of the inclusive Barbie Fashionistas Line.
As an actor, she has appeared in the CBBC series Molori towersAnd as a writer, he has published two books – a memoir about One Children’s Picture Book and his life.
Goldstein, who also appeared The great stand up to cancer bake of In April 2025, he said that he was absolutely on the moon to join strictly, A show he has been appreciated for a long time.
“Now the opportunity to be a part of it seems like a dream,” he said about his casting. “I know it’s going to be challenging, but I am ready to do it with glitter and glamor and making some magic on that danceflor. strictly the journey takes! ,
Talk to Circulation For his cover story in 2023, Goldstein revealed that having a down syndrome is taught him to be himself and “not to be afraid to do things in the world” to do things loudly “.
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,[It’s about] Following his hopes and dreams, “he said.” Never give up, who are you and smile all the way. ,
Asked how she feels a role model for others, she said: “I want to show that you can achieve anything if you really want – ever leave your hopes, dreams and aspirations. My disability never stops me.”
Talk to Harper’s Bazaar In 2023, Goldstein said that she would read magazines as a child and never saw people who looked like them.
“It felt sad me,” he said. “We need more diversity and inclusion in the world. Do not ridicule people like me – take a risk.”
Goldstein is already a curious dancer, telling Circulation Along with modeling, one of its main passions, performing on stage.
She explained: “When I am on stage, I feel powerful, and love the audience to see and listen. It all makes me very happy and proud.”