Elle Smith
Model, content creator and former broadcast journalist
Elle Smith is an American model, content creator and former television journalist who won Miss USA in 2021. After earning a broadcast-journalism degree, she worked for Louisville’s ABC affiliate before moving into fashion, beauty and lifestyle work. Her agency describes a New York-based career, while her Miss USA advocacy included cervical-cancer awareness inspired by her grandmother. She is in a relationship with England football captain Leah Williamson, who discussed making their relationship work across busy schedules in a June 2026 interview.
Biography sources
Elle Smith photos
Photo credits
- Elle Smith during a visit to London. · Instagram @officialellesmith ↗
- Elle Smith and Leah Williamson with the Women’s Champions League trophy. · Instagram · @officialellesmith / The London Standard ↗
- Elle Smith on a flight, pictured with her travel bag. · Instagram · @officialellesmith ↗
- Elle Smith with Leah Williamson after England’s Euro 2025 victory. · Nick Potts / PA Images via Getty Images ↗
- Elle Smith in a beauty portrait. · Kensington Grey / Elle Smith portfolio; photographer not stated ↗
- Elle Smith in a fashion portrait. · Kensington Grey / Elle Smith portfolio; photographer not stated ↗
- Elle Smith at a fashion event. · Kensington Grey / Elle Smith portfolio; photographer not stated ↗
- Elle Smith in a street-style photograph. · Kensington Grey / Elle Smith portfolio; photographer not stated ↗
Career and background
Before her pageant success, Smith worked full-time as a reporter for WHAS in Louisville. Her official representation biography describes that experience as an important grounding in speaking to audiences and working on camera. After winning Miss USA 2021, she developed a public-facing career in modelling and digital content, with fashion, beauty and life in New York among her recurring subjects.Source: Kensington Grey ↗
During her Miss USA reign she advocated for cervical-cancer awareness and prevention, inspired by her late grandmother. In a Net Impact conversation she discussed community, inclusivity and taking action. The organisation’s profile also records her interests in photography and videography, alongside modelling, and identifies her official social account as @officialellesmith.Source: Net Impact ↗
Relationship history
Smith is in a relationship with England footballer Leah Williamson. In a June 2026 interview, Williamson discussed maintaining their relationship while Smith is based in New York. The couple attended the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony together in Paris.
Relationship sources
- Leah Williamson The London Standard ↗