Melanie Gaydos

ABOUT MELANIE GAYDOS

Fashion model who used her unique look to break into the industry. She also works as an actress and appeared in the Rammstein music video "Mein Herz Brennt."

She studied at the Pratt Institute in New York. While there, she started answering Craigslist ads looking for models.

She has ectodermal dysplasia, which affects nail, bone, and hair growth. She also suffers from alopecia and is partially blind.

She grew up in Connecticut and said she comes from a family of independent thinkers. Her family has been supportive of her career.

She's stated that Miley Cyrus is a fan of hers and that the two have become friends.