Charlotte McKinney is a widely known American actress and one of the first models ever to use Instagram to successfully build a career. She has appeared in several films and television series and is widely recognized for acting in a Carl’s Jr. commercial during Super Bowl XLIX.

Born in 1993 in Orlando, Florida, McKinney dropped out of high school to pursue a modeling career but initially got little attention from agencies. She then became one of the early adopters of Instagram, quickly gaining followers and becoming one of the platform’s rising stars. Now with a worldwide following, she signed with Wilhelmina Models and appeared in a 2014 ad campaign for Guess. In 2015, McKinney became a household name after an unforgettable appearance in a Carl’s Jr. commercial during the Super Bowl.

McKinney has also found success as an actress, making appearances in films such as Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser, Baywatch, Mad Families, and Flatliners, Her television credits include episodes of Tosh.0, Growth, MacGyver, Historical Roasts, and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. In 2020, McKinney acted in three films: Fantasy Island, Guest House, and The Argument. She has also appeared in numerous music videos including “Body Moves” by DNCE and “Might Not” by Belly and The Weeknd.

McKinney participated in the 20th season of Dancing with the Stars and made a guest appearance on an episode of Lip Sync Battle. She has over 1.5 million followers on Instagram and often spotlights her philanthropic work with organizations like Best Buddies and The Reeve Foundation. A versatile talent, McKinney is also an aspiring comedian. One of Instagram’s most iconic models, Charlotte McKinney is an internationally famous talent.