Rhianna Atwood was a contestant during Cycle 15 of ANTM.
The self-proclaimed “world explorin’, dance feverin’, people lovin’ wild child” from San Diego, California was 20 years old during her appearance on America’s Next Top Model, Cycle 15.
Rhianna made an impression with judges during her initial interview by wearing a quirky hat and dress. She shared that she loved nature and preferred to look like “a freak.” She said that she can look ‘weird’ or ‘eccentric’ very easily.
She said she got most of her posing moves from plants; the panel was incredibly impressed with her posing skills when she continued to post like a cactus, willow tree and tumbleweed.
Rhianna was called 3rd during selection of the final 14 girls.
In episode 2, Rhianna performed well during the four-stories-high runway show for Diane Von Furstenberg (DVF). Unfortunately, she didn’t impress as well during the Teen Bully photo shoot. Photographer Deborah Anderson said that Rhianna was stuck in one position, causing her to struggle more than some of the other girls.
During review of her photo, Andre Leon Talley (ALT) said that he couldn’t understand it; it was ‘undefinable’ to him, which incidentally was her empowerment word for the shoot. Although he did say that she had great promise. DVF said that Rhianna was indeed ‘undefinable’, but she needs to lengthen her neck.
Rhianna was called 10th during elimination.
During episode 3, the girls received their makeovers. They also learned that it was also a double elimination episode. Rhianna received longer hair with waves, which she loved. She said it suited her personality because it was very “hippi-like.”
When panel reviewed her photo following the “Fallen Angels” photo shoot with Anne Menke, Nigel commented that her eyes looked fantastic; he appreciated that she wasn’t focused on the male model.
While deliberating, guest judge Patricia Field commented that her body and face was expressive and it was telling her a story.
Rhianna’s solid performance earned her a 5th call out during elimination.
In episode 4, the girls were taken to Knott’s Berry Farm for a posing challenge aboard a roller coaster called the Silver Bullet. Rhianna was tasked with portraying “a flash of model fear.” When her photo was reviewed, Nigel said that what he saw “was not the flash he was hoping for.”
During the “Undersea Goddess” photo shoot with Matthew Rolston, Rhianna got a chance to model jewelry from Mikimoto, Martin Katz and Neil Lane. While shooting, Mr. Jay said that she was very “Elizabethan looking.” He also said that she had “a period feel to her photo.” He also showed concern that she had been using the same facial expression week after week.
In panel, Nigel said that she looked “strangely uncomfortable.” He said that she “looked too relaxed; too sweet.” Matthew Rolston said that “she has a sleepy kind of you have have to be careful about when shooting.”
While deliberating, Matthew Rolston added that shooting her “was a struggle just to arrange her features in a way that worked for this classical beauty approach.” He didn’t know whether he’d book her again after the experience he had with her. Tyra added that she “loved looking at Rhianna in person, but wasn’t sure if she was versatile.”
After her weak performance, Rhianna landed in the bottom two with Liz. While in the bottom two, Tyra told Rhianna, “The judges see this flower child that might only be a flower child. The judges don’t know if they can see beyond that.”
Unfortunately, Liz was chosen to stay and compete another week. Rhianna was eliminated.
Before exiting, Tyra expressed to Rhianna:
What we’re looking for is a girl that we’re sure can be versatile; a girl that can transform into anything that Italian Vogue wants. So I want you to go home and practice other things and see if you can become a chameleon.
During Rhianna’s exit interview, she told cameras:
My experience on ANTM maybe over, but I’ve met such amazing people. I hope I made them happier in some way. I definitely have taken a lot of knowledge from the photo shoots. I’m just very grateful that it’s really just a beautiful thing.
To read Rhianna’s exit interview with Wet Paint, click here.
Since the show, Rhianna’s plans have been to go out and find an agency.
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To view more photos of Rhianna, click here.
September 18, 2010 at 9:07 am
I could have sworn she said she got her inspiration from nature and started off with a cactus, then a willow and a tumbleweed. Not sure how any of those are tied to France.
September 18, 2010 at 9:20 am
M Lee,
Thanks for pointing that out. I just rewatched the episode and misheard her when she said “plants.” So you’re correct, she was inspired by plants, not France.
I appreciate you keeping me on my toes.
Cheers,
ModelScribe
September 25, 2010 at 1:12 am
She looks just like Ellen Degeneres!
Or is it just me?
LOL
November 26, 2010 at 12:22 am
It is just you.
December 21, 2011 at 4:59 am
I think she looks somewhat similar to Drew Barrymore.
October 22, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Her post-ANTM photos look like Italian Vogue-ish ones.
LOVE Rhianna!
October 24, 2010 at 10:22 pm
I simply adore the happiness and joy Rhianna brings to people. I think she is a chameleon because she does look different in her shots.
November 5, 2010 at 3:24 am
I loved her a lot! Her face is totally high fashion, I swear!
December 8, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Is she Ann Ward’s lost twin? LOL. The look like twins. I actually thought they were twins.
January 14, 2011 at 9:51 am
Actually, in casting of cycle 15, Tyra matched up girls to their ‘direct competition’ and Ann was her direct competition for obvious similarities in being tall, brunette, and quirky/awkward but beautiful. But no, their faces are quite different if you compare closely.
December 10, 2010 at 5:26 pm
I love her!
December 10, 2010 at 5:27 pm
I love her
She is so high fashion!
December 10, 2010 at 5:29 pm
I love her.
She is so high fashion!!
January 9, 2011 at 2:24 pm
I love what she dressed her up, I love her natural look.
I thought she has the best body of the cycle, Same as Kendal.
However Her eliminated didn’t have any sense to kick her out!
Hope that she’ll be signed to top agency, Love you <3
January 14, 2011 at 9:55 am
I was shocked when she was eliminated (especially because Liz was a disappointment in my opinion), she was so strong at casting but my theory was that since Ann was her direct competition and Ann was seriously delivering it the first 5 weeks, that maybe her great performance was overshadowing Rhianna’s potential in the competition.
January 19, 2011 at 4:48 pm
I like her hat. I wonder where she bought it.
January 22, 2011 at 4:17 am
The photo with her hair in her face is just amazing.
February 3, 2011 at 7:54 pm
I love her! It’s so sad that she had to leave the show so soon.
I think she’s very lovable and she always makes me smile when she talks, as if i just wanna hug her and say “Aawwwww, you’re so cuuuuteee.” LOL.
February 9, 2011 at 2:02 pm
l love you! Your look should have been in the top 5, Rihanna!
February 10, 2011 at 11:37 pm
Did Rhianna get a contract?
February 16, 2011 at 2:59 pm
I think she’s much like Drew Barrymore. xDDD
February 21, 2011 at 2:22 pm
She looks like that mask used in scream… not cute!
February 23, 2011 at 3:08 am
OMG!! Why she? Liz was awful.
March 20, 2011 at 12:32 am
She should have went far.
March 31, 2011 at 7:37 pm
She has a contract with paragon everyone.
The big one agency in Mexico.
June 8, 2011 at 12:39 am
I love her, I really do. Although I predicted that she won’t win, I thought that her “Elizabethan” look and sweet personality would get her all the way to the final 6 or 5. The judges said that she was one-note, but I beg to differ, because she had a variety of facial expressions, even though they were very subtle. I still wished that she would have stayed on, but what’s done is done. I wish her all the best & work your magic out there, Rhianna!
June 8, 2011 at 9:19 pm
We should call her ROBBEDana… poor Rhianna.
July 2, 2011 at 6:47 pm
Wow, look at picture number 4, it really is high fashion. We can see that pic for Chanel campaign ad.
July 6, 2011 at 1:50 am
Rhianna got picked up at Paragon Model Management. She’s been in Mexico City for almost a year and she is in a lot of mags and on Mexico tv, staying in a model house. Her next move is to N.Y. to further her abilities. Rhianna was modeling 2 yrs. before ANTM and has never stopped. Expect to see more of her.
July 25, 2011 at 9:54 am
I was shocked when she was eliminated so early in her season, I felt she had one of the most unique interesting faces in top model history, but a lot of the times those unique faces doesn’t transfer versatility. She looks like a combo of Drew Barrymore and Kristen Stewert, but with that free love attitude that makes her beautiful from within, im glad she is doing well for herself now.
August 9, 2011 at 10:55 pm
I loooove the way she talks! and her smile, her hat, her posture…being cute while keeping cool. damn i love her.
November 17, 2011 at 7:22 pm
Photo no 3 & 4 is really chanel, they actually set her up so she doesn’t go far because they want Ann to win (even though i love Ann) but if she entered at the next cycle she will be the winner, believe me.
December 10, 2011 at 5:46 am
She’s amazing!!!! love love love herr!!!
December 20, 2011 at 4:58 pm
Rihanna is one of my favorites along with Ann and Jane. I don’t know if it would’ve made any difference if Ann wasn’t in Cycle 15 would Rihanna would have gone far? Maybe. One thing is for sure her Elizabethan look is beautiful and ethereal. I think she was eliminated too early.