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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Insecure Tinder date walked out after seeing how tall I am – it was so awkward'
A long-legged woman who makes big money online for height admits that it can often be hard for her to date - and one man walked out of their date after seeing how tall she is A model has opened up about the awkward moment that her Tinder date "shook his head and left" after realising how tall she is - and why the awful experience made her avoid dating for two years. When it comes to dating, we all have our preferences, whether it's hair colour, personality traits, humour and more. And while many people love tall men, one woman, Marie Temara, admits that her long legs have not always worked in her favour. The influencer, who boasts 2.6million Instagram followers, is well known for her 6ft 3in height, with fans frequently worshipping her long legs. However, it seems when it comes to dating, Marie struggles. The influencer has shared how a particular moment with a man shorter than herself ended up affecting her confidence for a long time afterwards. Marie shared: "We'd been chatting online for a while. The conversation flowed and we seemed to have a genuine connection. But when we finally met up for our first date, he was not happy that I was so much taller than him." She explained that his height is around 5ft 9in. She added: "He looked at me, shook his head and told me he had a family emergency – then left." Marie was gutted as the pair had the whole night planned, including a dinner and a movie. "It ended the moment he saw me," Marie added. READ MORE: 'My boyfriend is 28 years my senior – people say I have daddy issues but it's true love' Despite being so confident for long about her height - and making millions every year because of it – the experience hit Marie hard. She admits the rejection brought back insecurities from her teenage years when she was bullied for being tall. Marie said: "It made me feel really insecure again. My height has always been my number one insecurity. After that, I stopped dating for two or three years. "I just couldn't be bothered wasting my time on someone who'd disappear the second they saw how tall I was." While breaking away from going on dates, Marie poured all her energy into building her brand instead and over time. She has had a lot of support from her online fans, plus after getting frequent messages from men who love how tall she is, she saw her confidence return. The model now proudly puts her height front and centre in her dating app bios. And she even admits that she has a soft spot for "short kings". She said: "I've dated guys who were 5ft 8in, 5ft 9in – I don't care about height. But it's still a problem for some of them. I've had to do all the reaching, all the lifting – sometimes I feel like the man in the relationship." Dating is not the only part of everyday life that can be tricky for a tall woman. Marie often takes the back seat on water slides because she is heavier than her date and always has to book aisle seats on planes just to fit her legs. Shopping is a struggle, too; she can't find jeans that fit and gets custom-made clothes for her lengthy frame. She said she gets stared at everywhere she goes, and people often ask to take pictures with her. She added: "Some guys want a photo, others look like they're sizing me up for a fight. But I've learned to own who I am. If someone can't handle my height, it's their loss."
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I was tormented at school for towering over boys at 6'3 - but now I earn $10 MILLION a year and my bullies are paying for my OnlyFans content
A wealthy OnlyFans model who was teased at school for her towering height claims her old bullies are now paying to see her content online. Marie Temara, from Florida, says she was relentlessly teased for being 6ft 3ins as a child and called names such as 'Bigfoot', 'Jolly Green Giant,' and 'tree trunk legs'. Some trolls even said she looked like a man because she would tower over her classmates and wear men's size 12 trainers. But being tall is now the reason why the 28-year-old is rich and famous, earning an impressive $10million (£7.5million) a year from her OnlyFans page. Marie revealed that the same cruel trolls who tormented her when she was a teenager are now subscribing to her adult content. 'My bullies are paying to see the very features they ridiculed,' said the influencer, who now makes more money than she ever did as an accountant. 'I am getting the last laugh and it feels amazing. One guy who rejected me before prom for being "too tall for photos" tips me $100 every time I post a picture of my legs. 'Another girl who mocked my height now comments "You're such a queen" under my selfies. 'I don't respond, I let the silence and success do the talking. My bullies made me feel like my height was something to be ashamed of, now it's the foundation of my empire.' One person even messaged the model saying she had always been his dream girl, even though he used to call her 'Too Tall Temara' in school. Marie claimed that others have offered to 'catch up over drinks', acting as though the name-calling had never happened. Marie said: 'Some of these people are now paying fans, others are creeping into my DMs and a few have the audacity to act like we were always friends. It's almost laughable. 'A few former classmates have even apologised for their behaviour but it's hard to tell if it's genuine or just envy in disguise. 'I get messages like, "So proud of everything you've done!" or "We should catch up." 'It's always the ones who treated me like I didn't belong who want a piece now. I cash in on the very thing they once shamed me for.' As a young woman, Marie wore a size 12 men's trainer and had to dress in her brothers' old clothes because she couldn't find anything feminine that fit. Her towering stature meant even experiences like going on rides at fun fairs were off-limits, which only added to the isolation she felt. She once broke down in tears in a portable toilet after being told she was 'too tall' for the swings, while her friends rode without her. Marie said: 'I always felt like an outsider; whether it was in group photos, sleepovers or dating. 'I had a really hard time. Boys definitely never liked me. They always wanted the shorter girls or someone that was shorter than them, and that was never me. 'I was head and shoulders taller than all of the boys. 'I couldn't borrow clothes or share shoes with friends, and I couldn't blend in. That isolation was heavy. 'But now I've created a world where I fit just fine and I built it taller than they ever imagined.' Marie's world changed for the better when she posted a video on TikTok in 2021 that went viral, racking up millions of views and thousands of comments from fans who loved her height. In her younger years, Marie once broke down in tears in a portable toilet after being told she was 'too tall' for the swings, while her friends rode without her They begged her to join OnlyFans and within days of signing up, Marie had made more money than she had in a full year in her previous role as an accountant. She said: 'I leaned into what made me different. I stopped chasing trends and built a brand around me. The second I stopped trying to fit in, I blew up. I was not able to fully embrace my height until I started going viral for it. 'Being tall was my number one insecurity and I spent years trying to look shorter - bending my knees in photos, slouching at parties, wearing flats to school dances. 'It wasn't until I realised people were paying attention because I stood out that I stopped trying to blend in. 'Social media gave me the confidence to embrace my differences. The second I owned my height, my whole life changed. 'Stop apologising for taking up space. You're not "too much" - they're just not enough. Your height is your superpower. 'One day, you'll realise the things they teased you for are exactly what makes you unstoppable. Stand tall now, because one day, they'll wish they stood next to you.'
New York Post
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
I felt insecure about being tall — but now I get paid $10M a year as an OnlyFans model and guys adore me
An OnlyFans model brings in a whopping $10 million a year for her 6-foot-3-inch stature — yet it was the one thing she grew up being severely insecure about. Marie Temara is envied by many for her impressive height, but as a young girl she was bullied for being so tall and lacked confidence, not being able to dress like other girls her age. 'My friends wore cute girly colours like pink but I was forced to walk around in boy's sneakers that were always blue or green,' the model explained to Jam Press. Advertisement 3 Marie Temara earns millions thanks to her tall genetics. Jam Press/@MarieTemara Temara would often wear clothes passed down from her older brothers — but none of them made her feel feminine. Now, standing tall at over 6 feet, Temara has to 'get custom dresses and trousers made for me. Forget wearing jeans, my legs would leave regular sizes bursting at the seams, or heels.' Advertisement 'Growing up, it was way worse because my options were extremely limited,' the model said. Nowadays, with a $10 million salary, she's able to spend thousands on custom-made clothes to fit her tall frame. 3 Temara struggles finding clothes from regular stores that fit her. Jam Press/@MarieTemara Some recent splurges of Temara's include a made-to-measure $5,000 Italian leather coat and $3,000 thigh-high boots from Paris. Advertisement Aside from struggling to find clothes that fit her properly, to sleep comfortably, she has to double-stack her XL king bed to prevent her feet from hanging off the edge. And when it comes to spending the night with a guy — Temara will rarely stay over a guy's place. 3 In order to sleep comfortably, she has to double-stack her XL king bed to prevent her feet from hanging off the edge. Jam Press/@MarieTemara 'I usually invite them to my place instead, though some of them might need a little boost to get onto my bed as I double-stack mattresses.' Advertisement Before growing a massive following, Temara was an accountant. After posting videos on TikTok, people became fascinated with her height, which led her to join OnlyFans — after many asked her to do so. After quickly earning $100,000 only a few days after posting on the site, she left her corporate job — and the rest is history. 'It's something I embrace and am proud of and I want others who are tall like me, or who have any kind of 'difference' to feel empowered and confident in who they are,' she said. 'Although things were hard growing up, I've made a fortune from my height as an adult.'
