Mallory Snyder

Mallory Snyder (born January 7, 1984) is an American model and television personality best known for her participation on MTV's reality television program The Real World: Paris and her work as a swimsuit model for Sports Illustrated.[1]

Early life[edit]

Born in Palatine, Illinois Snyder is a 2002 graduate of William Fremd High School.[2] Her father, Todd Snyder, played professional American football in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons from 1970 to 1973.

Career[edit]

The Real World[edit]

Snyder first appeared in the public eye when she appeared as a cast member on The Real World: Paris, which aired in 2003. Snyder was known on the show as a virgin who gave up her soccer scholarship at Iowa State University to participate in the taping of the show.[3] Snyder's looks gained the attention of the males in the house, especially Adam King and Ace Amerson, the latter whom she eventually dated.

Modeling career[edit]

Upon returning from Paris, Snyder decided to try modeling and almost immediately found success, appearing in the 2005 and 2006 Sports Illustrated magazine's annual swimsuit issue.[4] She has also modeled for the Abercrombie & Fitch and J.Crew clothing lines in addition to a 2006 appearance in Self magazine. In 2009 Mallory Snyder was voted USA Top Model of the year.[5]

Television appearances[edit]

Year Title
2003 The Real World: Paris
2003 French Kissing and Telling: The Real World Paris Reunion
2004 Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno

References[edit]

  1. ^ Lee, Amber. "4. Mallory Snyder". Bleacher Report. November 17, 2011.
  2. ^ Brooks, Chad (June 4, 2003). "Palatine native finds 'Real World'". Chicago Daily Herald (All ed.). p. 18.
  3. ^ "'Shore' sweethearts, in name only". ESPN.com.
  4. ^ Ryan Pienciaki, Elaine Aradillas and Paul Chi. "The Real World: Where Are They Now?". People. Vol. 70. No. 7. August 18, 2008
  5. ^ "'USA Top Model 2009". USATOPMODEL.com.

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