Gemma Clare Collins (born 31 January 1981) is an English media personality and businesswoman. In 2011, she began appearing on the ITVBe reality series The Only Way Is Essex. Following a brief appearance on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2014), Collins has appeared in various television programmes including Celebrity Big Brother (2016), Celebs Go Dating (2018), and Dancing on Ice (2019). In 2019, she began starring in her own reality series and hosting a podcast on BBC Sounds.
Gemma Collins has teamed up with Models of Diversity to raise awareness of the lack of plus size inclusion at fashion weeks across the globe.
As part of the campaign, photos of the TV personality, as well as eight other plus size individuals, featured on a mobile billboard which was located on the streets at London Fashion Week on Friday, 13 September.
In the photos, Gemma looked sensational as she sported a black and white tulle dress which featured a dramatic skirt and train.To finish off the look, she wore a chic blazer blazer which she paired with some sheer black gloves and a dramatic smokey eye.
Giving the campaign her support, Gemma, 43, shared an empowering message as she opened up about the passion she had for the topic, stating that she “feels passionately about brands not just stocking bigger sizes but also including them on their catwalks, advertising and billboards.” The The Only Way Is Essex star continued: “My message to everyone out there is that style shouldn’t have a size.