“The world is more competitive and social media drives this. It's woman against woman when it comes to appearance, possessions and friendship circles.”

English writer, activist, television presenter and model

Katie Piper is an English writer, activist, television presenter and model from Andover, Hampshire. She is known for her public work across media and advocacy, and for building a profile that spans writing, broadcasting, and modelling. Her career combines television presenting with activism and authorship. She is associated with work that brings those roles together, and her name is now widely recognized through her public-facing work in media and advocacy.