Quick Info
| Profession | Plus-Size Model, BBW Fashion Consultant |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 31/01/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Santa Monica, California |
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname(s) | Diva |
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| Full Name | Mikel Ruffinelli |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Weight | 190 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Waist | 102 cm |
| Hip Circumference | 2.4 m (8 feet) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| A degree in psychology | Yes |
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Personal Life
| Diagnosed with Lipoedema (lipedema), a medical condition contributing to her weight gain after childbirth. | |
| Consumes approximately 3,000 calories daily. | |
| Requires two plane tickets for travel due to body size. | |
| Drives a truck and uses a reinforced chair at home. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 2002 |
| Spouse | Reggie Brooks |
Family
| Husband | Reggie Brooks (computer technician) |
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| Children |
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| Number of Children | 4 |
Career
| Famous For | Her hips that measure an unusual 8 feet i.e. 2.4 m in circumference |
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| Record Title | World Record for Widest Hips |
| Record Year | 2013 |
| Record Organization | World Record Academy |
| Earnings | $1,000 per shoot |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/divaz_style | |
| https://twitter.com/MikelRuffinelli | |
| X | https://twitter.com/MikelRuffinelli |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mikel Ruffinelli is an American plus-size model with hips measuring 8 feet in circumference, setting a record for the widest hip in the world in 2013. | |
| 2. She spent her childhood in Los Angeles. | |
| 3. Ruffinelli's weight gain began after childbirth and was influenced by genetics and the medical condition Lipoedema. | |
| 4. She gained fame through a TLC documentary showcasing her wide hips. | |
| 5. She earns $1,000 per shoot as a model for a Big Beautiful Women website and works as a BBW Fashion Consultant. | |
| 6. Ruffinelli appeared on 'The Doctors' in 2013 and in a TLC documentary about her wedding challenges in 2015. | |
| 7. Due to her body size, she drives a truck, uses a reinforced chair at home, and requires two plane tickets for travel. | |
| 8. Ridicule and stares are familiar to Ruffinelli, but she has learned to embrace her uniqueness. | |
| 9. She consumes 3,000 calories daily, with a diet consisting of eggs, sausage, bacon, fried fish, French fries, and barbecue chicken. | |
| 10. Ruffinelli occasionally drinks alcoholic beverages. | |
| 11. She has worked as a motivational speaker and life coach. | |
| 12. She has traveled and performed with the Los Angeles young adult chapter of the gospel choir Gospel Music Workshop of America. |