Biography
Lizzie Velasquez, born Elizabeth Anne Velásquez, born March 13, 1989 in Austin, Texas, is an American speaker, author and anti-bullying advocate.
She lives with Marfanoid–progeroid–lipodystrophy syndrome, a rare congenital condition that affects her appearance, weight and vision. Despite enduring severe online bullying, including a YouTube video labeling her “The ugliest woman in the world,” Velasquez turned his fight into an advocacy mission.
She became famous for her influential TEDx talks and is the author of books such as Beautiful Lizzie: The Story of Lizzie Velasquez And Be beautiful, be yourself. Her journey was also documented in the documentary A Brave Heart: The Story of Lizzie Velasquez.
Velasquez delivers powerful messages of self-acceptance, resilience and kindness at global events, inspiring others to embrace their individuality and stand against bullying.
American motivational speaker and activist
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| Real name: | Elizabeth Anne Velásquez |
| Stage name: | Lizzie Velasquez |
| Born: | March 13, 1989 (35 years old) |
| Place of birth: | Austin, Texas, USA |
| Nationality: | American |
| Education: | St. Michael Catholic Academy, Texas State University |
| Height: | 1.57 m |
| Parents: | Rita Velásquez, Guadalupe Velásquez |
| Siblings: | Marina Velasquez, Chris Velasquez, Maria Velasquez |
| Couple: | Unmarried |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | not applicable |
| Job: | Motivational speaker • Author |
| Net worth: | 0.5 million USD (USD) |
Early Life & Education
Lizzie Velasquez, born March 13, 1989, in Austin, Texas, lived with Marfanoid-progeroid-lipo dystrophy syndrome, a rare congenital condition that affected her physical development, including including her inability to gain weight and impaired vision.
Mexican-American, Lizzie is a Christian and the daughter of Rita and Guadalupe Velasquez. She has two older sisters, Maria and Marina Velasquez, including a brother named Chris Velásquez, who does not have the same condition as her. Lizzie’s family was a constant source of support throughout her life.
She attended St. Michael Catholic Academy in Austin and earned a degree in Communication Studies from Texas State University in 2012. During her school years, Lizzie became actively involved in disability advocacy and shared her experiences through public speaking.
Career
Lizzie Velasquez has built an influential career as a speaker, author, and anti-bullying activist. She first received widespread attention for her image TEDx talk“How do YOU define beauty?“
This led her to a global speaking career where she shares her journey of overcoming adversity, promoting self-acceptance and inspiring others to embrace their individuality. She speaks at schools, universities and organizations worldwide.
Velasquez is the author of many influential books, including Beautiful Lizzie: The Story of Lizzie Velasquezdetails her struggles and triumphs; Be beautiful, be yourselfEncourage youth to appreciate inner beauty; Dare to be kind: How extraordinary acts of kindness inspire the worldco-written with her mother, Rita Velasquez, focuses on kindness as a response to bullying; And A Brave Heart: The Story of Lizzie Velasquezan account of her life’s journey.
Documentary film 2015 Braveheart: The Story of Lizzie Velasquez continues to bring her story to a global audience, chronicling her transition after being labeled “The ugliest woman in the world” in a viral video to become a symbol of resilience and self-love.
Her activism focuses on anti-bullying efforts and advocating for positive body image, encouraging greater social acceptance and understanding of differences. She collaborates with organizations such as National Center for Learning Disabilities and regularly speaks at conferences and events.
Lizzie has appeared on major media platforms, including talk shows such as Katie Couric And Dr. Philspread her message of empowerment.
Through social media, she connects with her audience, providing daily inspiration. Lizzie has also ventured into entrepreneurship with Brave heart collectiona line of positive affirmation cards designed to promote self-love and positivity.
Social Media
- Wikipedia: Lizzie Velásquez
- Instagram: Lizzie Velasquez (@littlelizziev)
- YouTube: Lizzie Velasquez
- Facebook: Lizzie Velasquez
- IMDb: Lizzie Velasquez
Personal life
Lizzie Velasquez is unmarried, has never been married, and has no children. She is about 5 feet 2 inches (1.57 meters) tall.
While Lizzie has kept private about her romantic life, she has openly discussed the challenges of dating due to her unique physical condition and the public scrutiny she faces. In her book Dare to be kindshe mentioned having two significant relationships in the past.
One time was with a college friend and roommate she called “Blake,” describes their relationship as a combination of friendship and romance due to their strong chemistry. However, she did not detail how these relationships ended or whether they led to long-term commitments.
Lizzie has stated that she is still looking for her life partner and is single as per the latest updates. She also addressed rumors about her relationship with her best friend, Roman Arispe, confirming in a YouTube video that they are not dating.
Net worth
Lizzie Velasquez’s net worth is estimated to be around $0.5 million. This number stems from her career as a motivational speaker, author of several books, and anti-bullying activist.
Her sources of income include speaking engagements, book sales, and her presence on social media platforms like YouTube, where she shares motivational content.
investment portfolio
Book
- “Beautiful Lizzie: The Story of Lizzie Velasquez” (2010)
- “Be beautiful, be yourself” (2012)
- “Dare to be Kind: How Extraordinary Acts of Kindness Inspire the World” (2017) – Co-authored with Rita Velasquez
- “Braveheart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story” – Book tied to documentary
Documentary film
- “Braveheart: The Story of Lizzie Velasquez” (2015)
Interactive presentations
- Many TEDx talks, including “How Do YOU Define Beauty?” (2013)
- Keynote speech at many schools, universities and conferences on topics such as anti-bullying, self-acceptance and kindness.
entrepreneurial spirit
- “Brave Heart Collection” – Positive affirmation tag line
Appearance in the media
- Appearing on talk shows such as “Katie Couric” and “Dr. Phil”
- Features in documentaries, news segments, and interviews focus on her life story and advocacy.
Social Media
- YouTube channel where she shares motivational content, updates about her life, and interacts with her audience.
- Active presence on platforms like Instagram and Twitter, where she continues to advocate and share personal insights.
Work
- Get involved with organizations like the National Center for Learning Disabilities
- Campaigns and initiatives aimed at anti-bullying, promoting body positivity and encouraging kindness
