Lately, there has been debate about how to handle the model’s weight in model profiles when it has changed substantially over time. A good example here is Jennifer Love Hewitt. She weighed roughly 54kg (119 pounds) in the 90’s and 00’s. These days, she is still active, 47 years old, and a mother of 3 kids. She now weighs around 68kg (150 pounds).
Below are the options that are on the table. Important to note: We are not trying to find consensus on what to do with Jennifer Love Hewitt’s profile specifically. Rather, it is about establishing a general rule of thumb. This is a discussion that pops up from time to time, and often, people disagree, leading to editing wars.
Option A — Current weight
Use the most recent publicly known or officially listed weight.
Pros: Currently, only one active value.
Cons: Can feel misleading if it no longer reflects the period during which the person was famous.
Option B — Peak-career weight
Use the weight from the period when the model was most active/popular.
Pros: Better reflects the image/career people recognize.
Cons: A model may have had multiple weights over their career, and there may still be disagreement.
Option C — No weight listed
If a model’s weight has changed substantially over time, don’t display the weight at all.
Pros: Avoids misleading or controversial classifications, especially for long careers or major body changes.
Cons: Less complete data for users who want detailed profile stats. The model won’t be found when using weight-focused queries on the advanced search page.
If you have an opinion about this, please share it in the comments section and cast your vote in the poll below.
Update: Poll closed. We will discuss this internally and take action.