Alex Consani was just 12 when she started modeling, but that early step in Petaluma, California, set her on a path to becoming one of the most talked-about figures in fashion. By 2024, she had not only walked for Chanel and Versace but also made history as the first openly transgender woman to win Model of the Year.
Born: July 23, 2003 (Petaluma, California) ·
Age: 21 (as of 2024) ·
Instagram followers: 5 million ·
TikTok followers: 6.8 million ·
First trans woman to win Model of the Year: 2024
Quick snapshot
- Born July 23, 2003 in Petaluma, California (Wikipedia (Spanish))
- Started modeling at age 12 in 2015 (Wikipedia)
- Uses she/her pronouns (Wikipedia)
- Won Model of the Year 2024 (CNN)
- Exact date she started hormone therapy (she said around age 13 in interviews, but no medical records) (Wikipedia)
- Whether she has had any surgeries (private matter) (Wikipedia)
- Whether she owns a Birkin bag (speculation from social media) (Wikipedia)
- Continuing to walk for top fashion houses (The Independent)
- Potential acting roles after American Horror Story (Wikipedia)
- Growing social media influence (5M Instagram, 6.8M TikTok) (CNN)
Ten facts about Alex Consani, one pattern: she built a career from a very young age through a combination of early transition support, strategic modeling moves, and a massive social media following.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Alex Monette Consani |
| Born | July 23, 2003 (Petaluma
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