Model Maura Higgins showcases a stunning appearance in a latex outfit for a sensational photo shoot, disclosing her struggle with PTSD following her time on Love Island.
Maura Higgins, the Irish model and television personality who rose to fame on Love Island UK in 2019, has shared her journey since leaving the villa, including the challenges she faced and her recent photoshoot for Original Magazine.
After finishing fourth in the popular reality show, Maura's public profile skyrocketed, leading to various TV opportunities. However, this newfound fame also brought personal difficulties. Maura admitted that her obsession with exercise led to her becoming too thin, causing her menstrual cycle to stop[1][2].
Despite these struggles, Maura has made a name for herself in the industry, known worldwide for her collaborations with high-end fashion brands, photoshoots, and reality TV appearances. She has become one of the defining faces of the Love Island franchise.
In the photoshoot for Original Magazine, Maura wore a series of one-of-a-kind looks, including a Grace Jones-style full-body latex suit[3]. Some pictures featured her wearing latex and leather, while others showed her wearing a long, deep red wig[4]. In some shots, Maura stared down the camera with a confident demeanour[5].
Maura has spoken openly about the pressure and challenges that came with sudden fame and maintaining a public image, highlighting a complex post-reality TV experience[1]. Looking back on those times gives her PTSD, she mentioned[6]. Despite this, she is determined to be a supportive figure for other islanders, offering advice and making them feel comfortable[7].
Maura has taken on numerous jobs after leaving Love Island, some of which she wasn't happy with[8]. However, she acknowledges that part of her will always be tied to Love Island. One of the best things she's ever done, she stated, was her stint on I'm A Celebrity[9].
The photoshoot for Original Magazine was a collaborative effort, with credits going to Brian Rankin (Photographer), Adam Roberts (Digi Assistant), Sam Thacker (Videographer), Eden Lovesee-Clark (Stylist), Jack Booth (Stylist Assistant), Carl Bembridge (Hairstylist), Suzy Clark (Makeup Artist), Nosipho Ledwaba-Chapman (Nail Technician), Emily-Grace & Michael Morgan (Art Direction), and Isabel McGregor Cuevas (Creative Assistant)[10].
Maura's journey reflects both the opportunities and personal toll that reality TV fame can bring, especially in terms of mental and physical health.
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- Maura Higgins, having become a global figure in pop-culture due to her appearance on Love Island UK in 2019 and subsequent TV opportunities, recently conduct a glamorous photoshoot for Original Magazine, showcasing her diverse styles and unwavering confidence as a celebrity.
- Despite the challenges she faced after entering the public eye, including the emotional impact of sudden fame and the physical strain of maintaining an image, Maura Higgins has established a significant presence in the entertainment industry, including fashion collaborations, photoshoots, reality TV appearances, and even a stint on I'm A Celebrity, making her an influential celebrity in today's pop-culture landscape.
