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New York Post
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Model with $10M legs risks losing precious limb to shark: ‘Literally inches from me'
These long legs would have been a mouthful. OnlyFans model Marie Temara — famed for her statuesque 6-foot-3-inch frame and legs valued at a staggering $10 million — narrowly avoided a catastrophic injury during a shark encounter in the Bahamas. 5 OnlyFans model Marie Temara nearly lot a limb to a shark while on vacation. Jam Press/@MarieTemara While vacationing in the waters of Compass Cay, a hotspot known for its nurse shark sightings, the Miami-based model, who towers 10 inches above the average US woman, captured a moment that shocked her and her viewers. Advertisement Perched on the edge of a small boat with one of her signature limbs dangling inches above the ocean, Temara playfully teased the water with her toe — blissfully unaware of the danger lurking below. In a now-viral video viewed over 629,000 times, three sharks suddenly emerged beneath her, gliding just inches from her bare foot. Despite the chilling proximity, Temata remained calm and even did a little shimmy. But behind her calm exterior was pure panic. Advertisement 'I almost lost a leg,' she confessed to her 2.8 million followers. 5 Compass Cay in the Bahamas is a hotspot known for its nurse shark sightings. Jam Press/@MarieTemara 'I knew there were sharks in the area, but I honestly didn't think they'd come that close. I was trying to stay cool, but inside I was screaming. Those sharks were literally inches from me.' The implications of such a loss were staggering. Marie earns $10 million annually from her modeling career, much of it directly tied to her long legs. She recently began exploring insurance options and consulted a firm in London that quoted her $100,000 per year to protect her most valuable assets. Advertisement 5 Perched on the edge of a small boat with one of her signature limbs dangling inches above the ocean, Temara playfully teased the water with her toe as sharks swam by. Jam Press/@MarieTemara 'My legs are so important to my career, and so it was lucky everything was ok,' she said. 'I make a lot of money from my height and my long legs. My legs are so important to my career, and so it was lucky everything was ok.' Thankfully, the sharks moved on without a bite, but the close call spooked Temara and her followers. Advertisement 5 The now-viral video viewed over 629,000 times by stunned viewers. Jam Press/@MarieTemara 'Too risky,' someone commented. 'You crazyyy,' another added. Over the years, Temara has attracted lots of attention — and money — thanks to her long legs. Yet, she's actually the shortest in her family. 5 Compass Cay, a hotspot known for its nurse shark sightings, the Miami-based model shared. Jam Press/@MarieTemara The self-proclaimed tallest family on TikTok has gone viral online, with some clips amassing millions of views. Advertisement Temara comes from a long line of sky-high genes, with her mom standing at 6 feet, 5 inches tall, and her dad, like her, boasting a 6-foot-2-inch frame. Her brothers Shane, 26, and Troy, 24, are 6-feet-9 and 6-feet-10 respectively, making the youngest sibling the tallest. After losing her job as an accountant in 2020 and dealing with a breakup in 2021, the Florida resident started a TikTok account about her stature, amassing millions of views on her videos. After gaining more than 390,000 followers on the app, she turned to OnlyFans, sharing clips in which she flaunts her height by standing near or kicking over everyday objects. Advertisement Now, Temara said she makes 'what [she] used to make in a year in a month.' While, as she's previously admitted, it took her some time to embrace her height and accept that it's made it difficult to date, posting videos about being tall has helped. Temara says she hopes people who see her videos feel inspired to embrace their own bodies, gaining confidence in the process — particularly younger girls.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Model with legs worth $15m nearly 'loses' money-making limb during run-in with a SHARK
A model known for her insanely long legs – which net her a whopping US$10million ($15.3m AUD) a year – nearly 'lost' one of her money-making limbs during a run-in with a shark. Marie Temara, who is 6ft 3in tall, set her fans' hearts racing after sharing the close encounter online. The OnlyFans star, 28, perched herself on the side of a small boat in the Bahamas in pursuit of daring footage to excite her 2.8million followers. Maire left one leg dangling over the side of the vessel and hovered her toes just above the crystal clear waters. Suddenly, three sharks appeared. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The influencer seemed unfazed and even did a little dance once she had swung her leg back inside the boat. The sharks, spotted swimming just centimetres away from Marie's leg, appeared to follow the boat's movements closely. 'I almost lost a leg,' she captioned the startling footage. Marie had been visiting Compass Cay in the Bahamas, a popular tourist destination known for its nurse shark encounters. 'I knew there were sharks in the area, but I honestly didn't think they'd come that close,' Marie said. 'I was trying to stay cool, but inside I was screaming. Those sharks were literally inches from me. 'My legs are so important to my career, and so it was lucky everything was okay.' Thankfully, the sharks did not attack the model. Marie, who is from Florida, said she was relentlessly teased for her height as child and called names such as 'Bigfoot', 'Jolly Green Giant,' and 'tree trunk legs'. Some trolls even said she looked like a man because she would tower over her classmates and wear men's size 12 trainers. But being tall is now the reason why the the brunette nets millions from her OnlyFans page. The US model recently approached a London firm for an insurance quote to protect her assets. 'I make a lot of money from my height and my long legs,' she said. 'I'm currently looking into insuring my legs, so that if the worst should happen, my income is protected.' The firm told the model that insuring her legs for her annual income of US$10m would cost her approximately $100,000 a year. Viewers on social media have been left stunned by the influencer's brazen stunt. Viewers on social media have been left stunned by the influencer's brazen stunt 'Too risky,' one fan said. A second viewer said: 'Beach episode turned thriller.' 'You crazyyy,' added another.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Model with £7m legs 'almost loses limb' in close encounter with three sharks
Marie Temara, a social media influencer from Miami, Florida was holidaying in the Bahamas when she encountered three sharks while enjoying the sun on a small boat A model whose legs are said to net her a whopping £7.2million ever year has shared the moment she nearly "lost" one of her money-making limbs in a close run-in with a shark. Marie Temara, who has 2.8million followers on Instagram and is known as 'The Tallest Girl', was holidaying in the Bahamas when she encountered three sharks. The model, who is 6ft 3in tall, shared the encounter online, with the video amassing more than 629,000 views. During a trip to Compass Cay in the Exuma Cays, Bahamas in June, Marie perched herself on the side of a small boat and captured the moment on video. With one of her legs dangling over the side of the vessel and her toes hovering just over the water's surface, she was greeted by three sharks. The influencer seemed unfazed and even did a little dance on the side of the boat. The predators, spotted just inches away from Marie's leg, appeared to follow the boat's movements closely in the crystal clear water. "I almost lost a leg," Marie said when uploading the clip to Instagram. She added: "I knew there were sharks in the area, but I honestly didn't think they'd come that close. "I was trying to stay cool, but inside I was screaming. Those sharks were literally inches from me. My legs are so important to my career, and so it was lucky everything was ok." The sharks did not attack the model, but the predators have previously bitten humans in the Compass Cay area. In 2022 a eight-year-old British boy was forced to undergo a three-hour operation after being bitten in a shark attack while swimming in a lagoon. Marie, who is from Miami, Florida, has previously acknowledged that having her financial success tied to a body part can be risky. She recently approached a London firm for an insurance quote to protect her assets. Marie said: "I make a lot of money from my height and my long legs. My legs are so important to my career, and so it was lucky everything was ok. I'm currently looking into insuring my legs, so that if the worst should happen, my income is protected." The firm reportedly told the model that insuring her legs for her annual income of $10million (£7.2million) would cost her approximately $100,000 (£72,000) a year.
Daily Mirror
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Insecure Tinder date walked out after seeing how tall I am – it was so awkward'
A long-legged woman who makes big money online for height admits that it can often be hard for her to date - and one man walked out of their date after seeing how tall she is A model has opened up about the awkward moment that her Tinder date "shook his head and left" after realising how tall she is - and why the awful experience made her avoid dating for two years. When it comes to dating, we all have our preferences, whether it's hair colour, personality traits, humour and more. And while many people love tall men, one woman, Marie Temara, admits that her long legs have not always worked in her favour. The influencer, who boasts 2.6million Instagram followers, is well known for her 6ft 3in height, with fans frequently worshipping her long legs. However, it seems when it comes to dating, Marie struggles. The influencer has shared how a particular moment with a man shorter than herself ended up affecting her confidence for a long time afterwards. Marie shared: "We'd been chatting online for a while. The conversation flowed and we seemed to have a genuine connection. But when we finally met up for our first date, he was not happy that I was so much taller than him." She explained that his height is around 5ft 9in. She added: "He looked at me, shook his head and told me he had a family emergency – then left." Marie was gutted as the pair had the whole night planned, including a dinner and a movie. "It ended the moment he saw me," Marie added. READ MORE: 'My boyfriend is 28 years my senior – people say I have daddy issues but it's true love' Despite being so confident for long about her height - and making millions every year because of it – the experience hit Marie hard. She admits the rejection brought back insecurities from her teenage years when she was bullied for being tall. Marie said: "It made me feel really insecure again. My height has always been my number one insecurity. After that, I stopped dating for two or three years. "I just couldn't be bothered wasting my time on someone who'd disappear the second they saw how tall I was." While breaking away from going on dates, Marie poured all her energy into building her brand instead and over time. She has had a lot of support from her online fans, plus after getting frequent messages from men who love how tall she is, she saw her confidence return. The model now proudly puts her height front and centre in her dating app bios. And she even admits that she has a soft spot for "short kings". She said: "I've dated guys who were 5ft 8in, 5ft 9in – I don't care about height. But it's still a problem for some of them. I've had to do all the reaching, all the lifting – sometimes I feel like the man in the relationship." Dating is not the only part of everyday life that can be tricky for a tall woman. Marie often takes the back seat on water slides because she is heavier than her date and always has to book aisle seats on planes just to fit her legs. Shopping is a struggle, too; she can't find jeans that fit and gets custom-made clothes for her lengthy frame. She said she gets stared at everywhere she goes, and people often ask to take pictures with her. She added: "Some guys want a photo, others look like they're sizing me up for a fight. But I've learned to own who I am. If someone can't handle my height, it's their loss."
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I was tormented at school for towering over boys at 6'3 - but now I earn $10 MILLION a year and my bullies are paying for my OnlyFans content
A wealthy OnlyFans model who was teased at school for her towering height claims her old bullies are now paying to see her content online. Marie Temara, from Florida, says she was relentlessly teased for being 6ft 3ins as a child and called names such as 'Bigfoot', 'Jolly Green Giant,' and 'tree trunk legs'. Some trolls even said she looked like a man because she would tower over her classmates and wear men's size 12 trainers. But being tall is now the reason why the 28-year-old is rich and famous, earning an impressive $10million (£7.5million) a year from her OnlyFans page. Marie revealed that the same cruel trolls who tormented her when she was a teenager are now subscribing to her adult content. 'My bullies are paying to see the very features they ridiculed,' said the influencer, who now makes more money than she ever did as an accountant. 'I am getting the last laugh and it feels amazing. One guy who rejected me before prom for being "too tall for photos" tips me $100 every time I post a picture of my legs. 'Another girl who mocked my height now comments "You're such a queen" under my selfies. 'I don't respond, I let the silence and success do the talking. My bullies made me feel like my height was something to be ashamed of, now it's the foundation of my empire.' One person even messaged the model saying she had always been his dream girl, even though he used to call her 'Too Tall Temara' in school. Marie claimed that others have offered to 'catch up over drinks', acting as though the name-calling had never happened. Marie said: 'Some of these people are now paying fans, others are creeping into my DMs and a few have the audacity to act like we were always friends. It's almost laughable. 'A few former classmates have even apologised for their behaviour but it's hard to tell if it's genuine or just envy in disguise. 'I get messages like, "So proud of everything you've done!" or "We should catch up." 'It's always the ones who treated me like I didn't belong who want a piece now. I cash in on the very thing they once shamed me for.' As a young woman, Marie wore a size 12 men's trainer and had to dress in her brothers' old clothes because she couldn't find anything feminine that fit. Her towering stature meant even experiences like going on rides at fun fairs were off-limits, which only added to the isolation she felt. She once broke down in tears in a portable toilet after being told she was 'too tall' for the swings, while her friends rode without her. Marie said: 'I always felt like an outsider; whether it was in group photos, sleepovers or dating. 'I had a really hard time. Boys definitely never liked me. They always wanted the shorter girls or someone that was shorter than them, and that was never me. 'I was head and shoulders taller than all of the boys. 'I couldn't borrow clothes or share shoes with friends, and I couldn't blend in. That isolation was heavy. 'But now I've created a world where I fit just fine and I built it taller than they ever imagined.' Marie's world changed for the better when she posted a video on TikTok in 2021 that went viral, racking up millions of views and thousands of comments from fans who loved her height. In her younger years, Marie once broke down in tears in a portable toilet after being told she was 'too tall' for the swings, while her friends rode without her They begged her to join OnlyFans and within days of signing up, Marie had made more money than she had in a full year in her previous role as an accountant. She said: 'I leaned into what made me different. I stopped chasing trends and built a brand around me. The second I stopped trying to fit in, I blew up. I was not able to fully embrace my height until I started going viral for it. 'Being tall was my number one insecurity and I spent years trying to look shorter - bending my knees in photos, slouching at parties, wearing flats to school dances. 'It wasn't until I realised people were paying attention because I stood out that I stopped trying to blend in. 'Social media gave me the confidence to embrace my differences. The second I owned my height, my whole life changed. 'Stop apologising for taking up space. You're not "too much" - they're just not enough. Your height is your superpower. 'One day, you'll realise the things they teased you for are exactly what makes you unstoppable. Stand tall now, because one day, they'll wish they stood next to you.'
