# Maite Kelly discusses modeling career and body image

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> Updated: 2026-09-13T03:47:47.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

German Schlager singer Maite Kelly recently appeared on the podcast ‘Frühstück bei Barbara’ with Barbara Schöneberger to discuss her life and previous career. 

Kelly detailed her former success as a curvy model, describing herself as ‘one of the best-paid curvy models’ with a reach extending to England and other European markets. She highlighted her long-standing relationship with the retailer bonprix, where she served as a testimonial and designed the ‘Maite Kelly Kollektion’ for curvy women.

In further reflections, Kelly shared how her late father, Dan Kelly, assisted her in developing a positive body image. She noted that he used a small figurine of a fertility goddess to teach her that fuller figures were historically revered, which helped her maintain self-confidence against teasing.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Maite Kelly discusses modeling career and body image

Singer Maite Kelly discussed her past as a highly successful curvy model and how her father helped her build a positive body image during an appearance on the podcast ‘Frühstück bei Barbara’.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maite-kelly-discusses-modeling-career-and-body-image

### 2026-09-10: Maite Kelly discusses former career as successful curvy model

German singer Maite Kelly revealed her past success as a highly-paid curvy model, noting her international work and fashion collaboration with bonprix.

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

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