Mencap
Myth
A myth is an idea about something that is not true.
buster Ellie Goldstein says "I'm an inspirational and cheeky model and I love being on the camera."
and "I want to show the world that people with a learning disability A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things. are all equals and can live their best lives."
Ellie's myth to bust
“People with a learning disability can't be successful fashion models; just look at me”
Top facts about Ellie Goldstein
Disability: Down syndrome
Location: London
Likes: Drake, going on dates to Nando's and yellow eyeshadow.
Dislikes: Spinach and broccoli.
Mencap mythbuster Ellie Goldstein is putting people with a learning disability centre stage
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News articles about Ellie Goldstein
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A quickfire interview with Ellie
During a fashion shoot we caught up with Ellie to answer lots of questions about fashion.
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Strictly Come Dancing is an annual BBC television show.
It is a dance competition where celebrities are coupled with professional dancers to beat each other to the 'glitterball' trophy.
Ellie Goldstein’s cover
interview
An interview is a meeting where you talk to someone or a group of people about something. When you have an interview for a job, you have to answer questions and say why you would be good at the job. The person who gives the best answers is offered the job.
for British Vogue’s was published in their May 2023 issue.
In December 2025 Ellie turned 24 years old.
Ellie Goldstein is a model who has appeared in numerous campaigns for brands like Nike, Gucci, Vodafone and Superdrug. She has also appeared in British Vogue and is a Mencap mythbuster.
Ellie has appeared in several TV shows and, in August 2025 she was confirmed as a competitor in Series 23 of BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing TV show.
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