Her win at age 13 sparked intense media debate regarding the sexualization of young girls in the industry. Kerr defended the shoot, noting that as a magazine for teenage girls, the context was appropriate and she was "fully clothed". Cultural Impact and Ethics
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Long before the era of social media influencers and streaming reality competitions, the path to supermodel stardom for a generation of young Australians began with the turn of a magazine page. was more than a teen publication; it was the nation's most glamorous launchpad. For many of the country's most famous faces, the journey to the world's biggest catwalks started with a single, life-changing moment: winning the Dolly Magazine Model Search . Her win at age 13 sparked intense media
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The decision to crown someone so young was not without controversy. Kerr's win sparked a nationwide debate about the ethics of featuring adolescents in fashion spreads, with many concerned that the industry was "sexualizing" girls far too early. Kerr herself, during a Today show interview shortly after her win, famously stated she never wanted to be a "lingerie model or anything like that," a promise she would, of course, eventually break in spectacular fashion.