| Mikel Ruffinelli is an American plus-size model with hips measuring 8 feet in circumference, setting a record for the widest hip in the world in 2013. |
| She spent her childhood in Los Angeles. |
| Ruffinelli's weight gain began after childbirth and was influenced by genetics and the medical condition Lipoedema. |
| She gained fame through a TLC documentary showcasing her wide hips. |
| She earns $1,000 per shoot as a model for a Big Beautiful Women website and works as a BBW Fashion Consultant. |
| Ruffinelli appeared on 'The Doctors' in 2013 and in a TLC documentary about her wedding challenges in 2015. |
| Due to her body size, she drives a truck, uses a reinforced chair at home, and requires two plane tickets for travel. |
| Ridicule and stares are familiar to Ruffinelli, but she has learned to embrace her uniqueness. |
| She consumes 3,000 calories daily, with a diet consisting of eggs, sausage, bacon, fried fish, French fries, and barbecue chicken. |
| Ruffinelli occasionally drinks alcoholic beverages. |
