00:00You might recognize this ghostly girl from America's Next Top Model, but her story begins
00:09much earlier, rooted in the world of online artistry.
00:11At just 14 years old, Allison Harvard began sharing her haunting self-portraits on MySpace
00:16and DeviantArt.
00:17It feels like it was just yesterday that I was kind of pretending to be dead on my parents'
00:23staircase in Texas.
00:25Her wide-eyed gaze and unique aesthetic, characterized by a blend of gothic and surreal elements,
00:29quickly captured the attention of a devoted audience.
00:32Allison's moniker, Creepy Chan, was born from her strong following on platforms like
00:364chan, where her art resonated with a community that appreciated the eerie and unusual.
00:40I found this wedding dress that was in my parents' attic, and that's what kind of really
00:45kicked this into high gear for me, because then it kind of became like my cartoon outfit.
00:50In 2009, Allison made a significant leap into mainstream recognition by auditioning for
00:54Cycle 12 of America's Next Top Model.
00:56Her unconventional beauty and quirky personality distinguished her from other contestants,
01:01drawing the admiration of host Tyra Banks and viewers alike.
01:04However, the show's producers leaned heavily into her creepy persona, even featuring whimsical
01:08circus music during her appearances.
01:14Despite this, Allison's authenticity and quiet confidence allowed her to stand out, leading
01:18her to become one of the final two contestants of the season.
01:21Following her time on America's Next Top Model, Allison continued to thrive in the modeling
01:24industry, becoming a muse for several designers and appearing on the covers of notable publications
01:29like Harper's Bazaar.
01:30Her unique, doll-like look gained her international acclaim.
01:34By the late 2010s, Allison transitioned from modeling to a more behind-the-scenes role
01:38as a casting agent and art director.
01:40Currently, she works with Wildside Media, where her experience as an unconventional
01:44model informs her approach to discovering unique talent.
01:47In 2021, she ventured into the world of digital art, launching her own NFT collection featuring
01:52her iconic Creepy Chan photographs.
01:54Remarkably, these pieces sold for over $175,000, proving that her artistic vision continues
01:59to resonate.
02:00Today, Allison has embraced a new chapter in her life.
02:03Married in 2021, she and her husband recently welcomed their first child.
02:06While she is scaled back on her social media presence, she occasionally shares glimpses
02:10of her family life on platforms like Instagram.
02:13Allison Harvard experienced a lot on her journey to become Creepy Chan.
02:16Not everyone makes it out of internet fame with their head as intact as Allison did.
02:20She conquered an eating disorder at a young age after being sent to a rehabilitation center
02:24called Ramida Ranch, where she witnessed some disturbing scenes.
02:27She made it through hordes of 4chananons obsessing over her photos, made it through the grueling
02:31reality TV show scene, and still made it out strong.
02:34We tip our hats to Allison for being one of the most chill and respectable meme stars.
02:38I love getting to be a part of ancient internet meme culture.
02:43I've always loved online culture, so it's cool to have a place.
02:48I don't know, it's just cool to like be a part of it myself.
02:50I think that's just, I've always thought that was so cool.
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