Girl, 2, with Down syndrome stars in fashion

Girl, 2, with Down syndrome stars in fashion

‘That’s me,’ the toddler says of her modeling photos

By Janine Puhak for Fox News 

This cute kiddo was ready for her close-up.

A toddler with Down syndrome is the new star of a fashion campaign after being discovered by a children’s clothing brand on Instagram.

Eleanor Manton, 2, modeled for JoJo Maman Bébé’s autumn/winter 2020 catalog after scouts found the youngster’s photos online and knew she’d be picture-perfect for the ads, The Sun reports.

Manton’s mom, Helen, said she was “jumping for joy” when the retailer emailed her about the opportunity.

Eleanor with parents Helen and Craig, pictured. (Kennedy News)

“When I saw those campaign images I don’t think the phrase ‘bursting with pride’ cuts it,” Helen explained. “Just seeing her little beaming face, she’s just a ray of light, was incredible, it makes me really, really proud.” Read more from Fox News.

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