# Maite Kelly career reflections and identity

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> Updated: 2026-10-08T04:03:18.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

German singer Maite Kelly has identified as pansexual, stating that she falls in love with people regardless of their gender. While currently in a relationship with a man, she noted that her previous relationships with men were largely coincidental and expressed openness to future relationships with women.

This personal development coincides with the release of her duet ‘Ich weiß, was du brauchst’ with fellow singer Kerstin Ott. The song and its accompanying music video depict two female friends discovering their love for one another.

Kelly also revisited her former career as a successful curvy model. She previously noted that while she was highly sought after and among the best-paid curvy models in Europe, particularly in countries like England, her modeling work was largely unrecognized in Germany. She described her experience in the industry by stating, ‘They wanted my body,’ and emphasized that she has never defined herself by her physical appearance, noting that ‘Energy has nothing to do with clothing sizes.’

Her modeling background led to a long-term partnership with the retailer bonprix starting in 2010. This collaboration evolved from advertising roles into the creation of the ‘Maite Kelly Kollektion,’ a clothing line designed specifically for women with larger body types, inspired by Kelly’s own frustrations with the lack of appealing clothing options for her body type.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Maite Kelly identifies as pansexual and discusses modeling career

Singer Maite Kelly has come out as pansexual and shared details about her past career as a successful international curvy model and designer.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maite-kelly-identifies-as-pansexual-and-discusses-modeling-career

### 2026-09-27: Maite Kelly discusses successful past career as curvy model

German singer Maite Kelly revealed her past career as one of Europe’s best-paid curvy models, including designing a fashion collection for bonprix.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maite-kelly-discusses-successful-past-career-as-curvy-model

### 2026-09-15: Maite Kelly discusses past career as successful curvy model

Singer Maite Kelly discussed her past career as a highly successful curvy model in Europe and her subsequent fashion collaboration with Bonprix during a recent podcast appearance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maite-kelly-discusses-past-career-as-successful-curvy-model

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