She's got the longest legs in America and is the envy of her friends - but life's not always sweet for Lauren Williams. The 25-year-old's pins measure a whopping 49 inches. They have given her a boost in the modelling world and also see her first pick in volleyball matches.
But the Texan says there are drawbacks to her leggy life, including buying clothes and getting comfy on long haul flights.
She said: "I grew up faster than I was ready for - before I hit high school I was already 6ft and I grew a few more inches while in school.
"I get called 'the giraffe' all the time - my Instagram name is @theclassicgiraffe.
"It's definitely difficult having long legs because these clothes are meant to fit the majority of people.
"If you're not in that category you are probably not going to be able to walk into a store and walk out with something that fits you perfectly.
"Recently a Karlie Kloss denim collection had a line of jeans that ran super long and I pretty much bought them in every colour.
"Flying is also a hassle because a lot of airlines are trying to fit more people on each flight so the space is much smaller."
Despite the difficulties her unique attributes have helped her to successes including being a volleyball champion at college.
It has also seen her career in the modelling industry.
Ms Williams, who is 6ft 4ins tall, began in the business four years ago.
She said: "The long, lean look is in style right now and people will contact me because that's what they want - I'm all legs.
"Having the longest legs in the country has really jumpstarted my career because people know who I am.
"I model mostly fitness and swimwear because those accentuate that long look.
"My body is just built this way so I am very lucky, everyone is looking for something that makes them unique and my long legs are my thing."
Her long legs run in the family with her mum, dad and two older sisters all above six feet tall.
Her friend Kate Lipnick, 26, said: "Lauren having the longest legs in America is pretty awesome. When she told me I was not really surprised though - she does have very long legs.
"I am envious of her longs legs.
"I wish my legs were longer - I'm only 5ft."
America's long legged record holder still lags behind the giant of the east.
Russia's Svetlana Pankratova, at 6ft 5ins and 51.9 inch legs is the current Guinness World Records holder.
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