The Bully Project

April 27th, 2011 by Janelle | Girls, Industry News, Model News, Parties

Bully Project star, Alex Libby celebrates at the premiere party with a bevy of beauties

The worlds of fashion and film converged on Saturday night to celebrate the premiere of Lee Hirsch’s film, The Bully Project. The documentary gives a bird’s eye view into America’s bullying crisis, by focusing on the struggles of real kids across the country, all of whom have been the targets of bullying. The star studded after party may have been filled with models and celebrities, but the real standouts of the evening were the film’s young subjects.

Given the impact of the bullying epidemic, it is no surprise that everyone had an opinion on the subject. Joan Smalls, hoped the film would raise awareness and applauded the bravery of the kids featured. “I thank them for being a part of the film because there are so many people who don’t speak about it and remain silent, this was really courageous of them.” Pop star, Sky Ferreira was similarly optimistic, ” I don’t expect the film to end bullying, but I feel like it will make people more aware of it and it may also prove a point to the school and to the kids involved in the bullying.”

Joan Smalls and a young fan

Hanaa Ben Abdesslem

Director Lee Hirsch enjoys a moment with the film’s stars

Ajak Deng and Hanaa Ben Abdesslem

Ajak Deng and Yulia Terentieva

Terry Gates and David Cunningham of IMG

David Cunningham with the film’s director, Lee Hirsch. David and Jeni Rose (not pictured) spearheaded IMG’s support for the project.

Kelby Johnson (center) and her girlfriend with Hanaa Ben Abdesslem and Mak Weinman

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This post's tags: Ajak-Deng, hanaa-ben-abdesslem, Joan Smalls, mak-weinman, sky-ferreira, Terry Gates, Yulia Terentieva

20 Comments

jake says:
April 27th, 2011
at 3:32 pm

is that jourdann in the light pink dress? i cant really tell but whoever it is looks sensational in the group photo
TeeVanity says:
April 27th, 2011
at 3:46 pm

This is so sweet :-)
Joe says:
April 27th, 2011
at 5:11 pm

That’s so great they got involved with this movie , I now think Hanaa Ben Abdesslem is some sort of saint shes in so many of the photos with the kids from the movie
sammy says:
April 27th, 2011
at 6:22 pm

The smile on Joan Smalls’ face looks like she genuinely happy to support The Bully Project. Doesn’t seem like she showed up simply to be a pretty face. It appears there’s lots of depth to her…even based on her quote. Estee Lauder may a really fine choice. I want a contract too!!!!!! haha
Mat says:
April 27th, 2011
at 6:31 pm

I hope bullying ends soon and thank goodness for this film and the brave kids in it. And now that kid has a killer picture with the stunning Joan Smalls to give him a confidence booster anytime someone picks on him. ;)
tessa says:
April 27th, 2011
at 9:00 pm

^ couldn’t agree more with Mats comment above.
poo says:
April 28th, 2011
at 2:23 am

Hope this doesn’t sound stalkery but I saw Joan on the F train from Times Square this afternoon and she is the definition of a gorgeous woman. You know how there are models who pass as civilians whereas others are undeniably super human? Well, she’s in the latter catergory.

Basta!
Thais says:
April 28th, 2011
at 7:09 am

The girl in the group photo in the light pink dress is the beautiful Shelby Coleman of IMG
Margo says:
April 28th, 2011
at 10:07 am

What a wonderful project. Congratulations to all involved in making this come to life. Bullying has to end now. Great photos, and kudos to David Cunningham and Jeni Rose of IMG for their dedication to this worthy film.
Safari Disco Club says:
April 28th, 2011
at 11:53 am

Awww this makes me so happy!
iD says:
April 28th, 2011
at 3:12 pm

Ajak Deng rulezzzzzz!!!!!!!!!!!! she is awesome, love her !
subnormal magazine says:
April 29th, 2011
at 2:27 am

i would bully these freakin little punks too, dorks! haha J.K. (Just Kidding), a great project here, and sky rules, also check out the badass song against bullying by radio silence nyc
Devore says:
May 2nd, 2011
at 3:58 am

hmmmmm
Thats not Jourdan-either thats Selita or Shelby Coleman-Im leaning more Towards Shelby because I see lots of IMG models.
Shelby
Charlotte Free
Austria
what a great cause! It’s so nice when the industry loosens up and has fun.
PeterModelObsessed says:
May 2nd, 2011
at 12:37 pm

Ajak Deng is beautiful!
Raymond says:
May 2nd, 2011
at 4:19 pm

I like that Sky is there she has that songs “”Haters”’ should be the theme song for this movie .I wouldn’t have know about this Thanks Sky for twitting this …
ZAY says:
May 2nd, 2011
at 11:15 pm

What a great cause ……Ilove Sky is there she is the hottest model around>…
mae says:
May 2nd, 2011
at 11:19 pm

I love this not that it can stop bullying …love Sky to she tweeted this ….Sky you are my favorite new singer and model …
edith says:
December 2nd, 2011
at 5:14 am

Ajak Deng which part of Africa do you come from? am from Africa too
edith says:
December 2nd, 2011
at 5:17 am

Ajak Deng, are from SUDAN plz flee free to tell,am Akipi Edith, that’s my name baby.
Jade says:
February 14th, 2012
at 9:22 pm

Ajak and Haana are soo stunning and everyone looks so happy, love this.

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