: She is often remembered for her unique "moss" photoshoot and her transformation during the makeover episode. Life After the Show Sarah has successfully pivoted from modeling into writing, comedy, and advocacy. She is particularly helpful to fans and aspiring creators for the following reasons: Reality TV Transparency
When auditioned for Cycle 9 of America’s Next Top Model (ANTM) in 2007, she entered a reality television machine at the height of its cultural power . Cast as the cycle's sole "plus-size" representative , the then-20-year-old from Heath, Massachusetts, expected a fierce modeling competition. Instead, her journey became a case study in the toxic body standards of the early 2000s, producer manipulation, and the psychological warfare of reality TV.
: How becoming a mother to her daughter shifted her focus from trying to be "attractive" to embracing body neutrality. Memoir: "You Wanna Be On Top?" Hartshorne released her memoir,
: How her family viewed being "fat" as a crime against the male gaze rather than just an adjective.
Sarah Hartshorne , a contestant from Cycle 9 of America's Next Top Model (2007), has recently transitioned from her modeling career to becoming a prominent voice in the "body neutrality" movement and an author.