February 12, 2015
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Jamie Brewer arrives at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Monday, Aug. 25, 2014, in Los Angeles.
Jamie Brewer, who has had a recurring role in "American Horror Story" since 2011, became the first model with Down syndrome to walk the runway during New York's Fashion Week on Thursday.
The 30-year-old actress and advocate for people with disabilities modeled an original design by Carrie Hammer as part of Hammer's "Role Models Not Runway Models" campaign.
"I'm advocating for many other people with my time here [at Fashion Week]," Brewer told People.com. "And I'm sure they'll agree with me: Listen to your own heart. We are one and the same. Our hearts beat as one. If we put our hearts into it – the fashion industry, any industry – our lives will be changed in the process and the world will be changed as well."
For her first show, Hammer invited her friend, Danielle Sheypuk, who uses a wheelchair, to be a model.
Make-Up Time by @NYIBeauty for @carriehammer #RoleModelsNotRunwayModels #FashionShow #NYFashionWeek pic.twitter.com/GwU1lFbw1U
— Jamie Brewer (@MsJamieBrewer) February 12, 2015
