Carol Alt Honors Pope Francis With Tribute On Social Media Amid Tuesday Shoesday Tradition
Supermodel pays respects to late pontiff, highlighting his teachings of kindness and inclusivity
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Supermodel Carol Alt has paused her regular Tuesday fashion content to pay tribute to Pope Francis following his recent passing. The former Sports Illustrated cover model took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message about the pontiff’s impact and legacy.
A Tribute In Place Of Tuesday Shoesday
In her Instagram post, Alt explained her decision to forgo her usual “Tuesday Shoesday” segment, which typically features stylish footwear content. “In honor of Pope Francis, we’ve pulled our Tuesday Shoesday and have posted a more apropos video,” Alt wrote in her caption.
The video appears to focus on common courtesy, which Alt notes “really isn’t so common these days.” She explained that this theme aligns better with the Pope’s teachings than her regular fashion content would have.
Honoring The Pope’s Legacy
In her tribute, Alt reflected on Pope Francis’s role as a spiritual leader: “The Pope was a shepherd, walking in the footsteps of Jesus; an example for us all to be kind, gentle servants to each other.”
The supermodel emphasized the Pope’s inclusive approach, writing, “My heart goes out, not just to Christians, but to every denomination as we need more kind, inclusive, spiritual leaders, like Pope Francis, who are thinking of the welfare of the people; who try to mend roads.”
She concluded her message with a call for peace during this time of mourning: “I pray in his passing that we remember some of his teachings. That we can have peace – at least for the time while he’s lying in state.”
Carol Alt: Model And Media Personality
Carol Alt rose to prominence in the 1980s as one of the world’s most recognizable supermodels. Alt appeared on over 500 magazine covers during her modeling career, including Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. She was referred to as “The Face” by Life Magazine and was one of the most successful models of her era.
Beyond modeling, Alt has established herself as an actress, entrepreneur, and raw food advocate. She has authored several books on raw food diets and healthy living and has appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career.
Regular Content And Social Media Presence
Alt maintains an active presence on social media, regularly sharing content with her followers. Her Instagram account, @modelcarolalt, typically features a mix of fashion content, behind-the-scenes glimpses of photo shoots, and lifestyle posts.
Just days before her Pope Francis tribute, Alt posted her regular “Tuesday Shoesday” content featuring gold boots. In that post, she philosophically noted, “Everything that glitters is not gold! I love this saying because it keeps you from running after things that are useless… Fools gold if you will.”
She continued with a message about values: “You have to look for the things that are real and solid and important like: friendship and family and love and truth and trust and honesty, integrity. There are so many amazing things that don’t glitter, but are golden.”
Alt’s social media also includes regular “teatime” posts, fashion shoots at EZ Studios with photographer Ezequiel de la Rosa, and reflections on her decades-long career in the fashion industry.
The Significance Of The Tribute
Alt’s decision to pause her regular content schedule to honor Pope Francis demonstrates the significant impact the pontiff had beyond just the Catholic community. As a public figure with influence, Alt’s tribute highlights how Pope Francis’s messages of kindness, inclusion, and peace resonated broadly across different segments of society.
By choosing to share this message with her followers instead of her usual fashion content, Alt has used her platform to amplify the Pope’s teachings at a time when his loss is being felt globally.
As the world continues to mourn Pope Francis, Alt’s tribute serves as a reminder of the universal values he championed during his papacy and the importance of carrying those values forward.
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