Olandria Carthen is no longer just a reality TV favorite.
The “Love Island USA” Season 7 star has achieved a rare feat by being added to Wikipedia’s official list of “It Girls,” cementing her status as a generational muse. By appearing on this curated list, the Decatur, Alabama native is now categorized alongside some of the most influential women in fashion and entertainment history, including supermodel pioneers Grace Jones and Iman, as well as “The Bear” actress Ayo Edebiri.
This recognition comes after a year where Olandria redefined what it means to transition from a dating show to high-fashion stardom. Known to her fans as “Bama Barbie,” the Tuskegee University graduate became a household name in 2025 for her poise, stunning beauty, and her fan-favorite relationship with Nic Vansteenberghe, which CNN famously dubbed a “cultural phenomenon.
Unlike many who stick to the influencer path, Olandria has been strategically positioned by her team as the next big thing in fashion, recently making her runway debut for Sergio Hudson and sitting front row at major events for Brandon Blackwood and the CFDA Awards.
Her “It Girl” designation reflects the massive impact she’s had.
In October 2025, she was honored as part of Cosmopolitan’s Z-Stars Class of 2025, a list reserved for creators who “define trends and mold our culture.” Whether she’s going viral for a sold-out NYX Cosmetics lip kit or speaking on leadership at Harvard Business School, Olandria has proven that her magnetism is undeniable.
Being listed on Wikipedia’s “It Girl” page is a major nod to her star power, as the term is strictly reserved for women who possess a magnetic “it” factor that captures the public’s imagination.
Joining a lineage that includes icons like Kate Moss and Alexa Chung, Olandria is proving that her journey from the elevator industry to global icon is just getting started.
