Ella Gross, Korea’s Most Beautiful Kid Model from 2016
March 17, 2025
Remember the Viral Kid Model with the Iconic Face? Ella Gross is All Grown Up & Stealing the Spotlight!
If you were active on social media in 2016, you probably remember that one breathtakingly beautiful kid model who went viral for her angelic features. With her delicate doll-like face, soft curls, and striking Pan-Asian beauty, Ella Gross was hailed as the “most beautiful child model of her generation.”
While her name might not instantly ring a bell, chances are you’ve seen her face in fashion campaigns or scrolling through your feed.
The 16-year-old Korean-American model shot to internet fame at just 10 years old, thanks to her stunning visuals and uncanny resemblance to BLACKPINK’s Jennie—earning her the nickname “Little Jennie.”
Last week, Ella turned heads once again when she attended a Tiffany & Co. event, effortlessly slaying in a chic black mini dress and heels. Netizens couldn’t get enough of her visuals, calling her a “real-life Disney princess” and a “doll-faced cool beauty.”
Born in Los Angeles to a Korean mother and a German-American father, Ella started modeling at just two years old after being scouted at a park in Korea. By seven, she was already fronting campaigns for major global brands like Zara, GAP, and Abercrombie & Fitch. She later branched into acting, appearing in Netflix’s Malibu Rescue and Star Trek: Picard.
Her talent seems to run in the family—her younger brother, Roman Gross (14), is also a rising child actor, having starred in Jordan Peele’s 2022 sci-fi thriller Nope.
But Ella’s biggest career move? Her official K-pop debut! 🚀 In September, she joined Meovv (pronounced “meow”), the rookie girl group under The Black Label (a sub-label of YG Entertainment).
With their stunning visuals and undeniable star power, the five-member group has already been dubbed the “second-generation BLACKPINK.”
From viral child model to K-pop star—Ella Gross is proving she’s more than just a pretty face. Are you ready to stan? 😍✨
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