INTRODUCTION
Maya Henry is an American model, author, and philanthropist who rose to prominence through high-profile modeling work and a widely covered engagement.
Birth name: Maya Henry
Career
Model, author, influencer, philanthropist
Birthday
December 15, 2000
Age: 24
Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
Birthplace: Texas, USA (Corpus Christi / San Antonio)
Nationality: American
HOW BIG IS Maya Henry ON THE NET?
She has been represented by top agencies like Elite Model Management and Select Model London. Maya has walked for brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, and Rami Kadi, and has appeared in Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and Glamour. Her Instagram following hovers around 700K–1 million, reflecting strong engagement. She also recently published a novel inspired by her personal experiences, which has added to her creative profile
HOW DID Maya Henry become famous?
Maya initially gained attention for her high-profile modeling campaigns and glamorous personal life, including an extravagant quinceañera and subsequent reality content with her family. Her later relationship and engagement with One Direction’s Liam Payne brought additional media attention
BEFORE THE FAME
Raised in Texas as the daughter of prominent attorney Thomas J. Henry, Maya was homeschooled and also served as a competitive young tennis player. In her teens, she launched a charity for children and appeared in the family YouTube series Hangin’ with Los Henrys
CLOSE WITH (ASSOCIATED);
Maya’s modeling career brought her into contact with major fashion brands and publications, while her written work and personal narrative place her in creative company with influencers who’ve crossed into authorship and storytelling, such as Elsa Majimbo. Both women have used their personal journeys to connect with audiences beyond their original fame.