Is Adut Akech Pregnant? Who is Adut Akech?
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Updated Aug 01, 2024
Is Adut Akech Pregnant?
Yes, Adut Akech is pregnant with the first child of her and her boyfriend, Samuel Elkhier. Adut Akech, the famous Australian supermodel from South Sudan, has announced that she is expecting her first baby. She shared the news on Instagram with photos, showing her excitement about the new arrival.
Akech, who is known for working with top designers, talked about her pregnancy as a mix of joy and challenges. She mentioned feeling excited but also experiencing some discomfort. Akech, who is in her early 20s, plans to have more children in the future and enjoys the idea of growing up with them.
Who is Adut Akech?
Adut Akech was born on December 25, 1999, in Sudan, but she grew up in Kenya. When she was 7 years old, she and her mother moved to Adelaide, Australia, as refugees from South Sudan. Akech has five siblings and was called "Mary" in Australia because her real name was hard for teachers to pronounce.
Akech is a well-known model who started her career in fashion by walking in big shows like Saint Laurent. She was named "Model of the Year" in 2018 and 2019. She is currently dating Samuel Elkhier and announced she is pregnant with their first child in July 2024.
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| Name | Adut Akech Bior |
| Date of Birth | 25 December 1999 |
| Age | 24 |
| Place of Birth | South Sudan |
| Nationality | Australian and South Sudanese |
| Occupation | Model |
| Years Active | 2016–present |
Age and Height
Adut Akech Bior was born on December 25, 1999, in South Sudan, and she is 24 years old. She is 5 feet, 10 inches tall. Adut first appeared on the runway for Saint Laurent in 2017. Although she was noticed by modeling agencies at ages 13 and 14, she began modeling professionally at age 16. Adut Akech is recognized as a wealthy celebrity and model.
Career
In 2020, Adut Akech became famous when she appeared with Naomi Campbell in Beyoncé's "Black Is King" video for the song "Brown Skin Girl." She also appeared on the cover of American Vogue that year. In 2022, Adut worked on fall fashion campaigns for Michael Kors, Victoria’s Secret, Hugo Boss, and H&M.
She was on the covers of British Vogue and Vogue Italia. In 2023, she joined the Victoria’s Secret campaign with Naomi Campbell and was featured in American Vogue with several other models. In 2024, she appeared in the Valentino perfume ad and was on the cover of British Vogue with many famous models.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Adut Akech’s net worth is between $100,000 and $1 million. She earns money from her career as a model. Adut started modeling at 16 after being scouted by agencies when she was younger. She signed with Chadwick Models in Sydney and made her major debut at Saint Laurent’s S/S 17 show in Paris.
Adut has worked with many top brands, like Saint Laurent, Valentino, and Zara. She has appeared in many fashion magazines and on their covers. She also works with the United Nations to help refugees and wants to be a positive role model.
