<p id=”par-1_74″>Marie Temara is a 30-year-old American model and <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/notable-people/”>content creator</a> renowned for her towering 6-foot-3-inch frame and empowering presence in the digital space. Initially working as an accountant, Temara transitioned to full-time content creation in 2021 after gaining popularity on TikTok for her relatable and humorous videos about life as a tall woman. And she says she’s received direct messages from notable famous folks, like <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/shaquille-oneal-only-used-2-rooms-76000-square-foot-mansion.html/”>Shaquille O’Neal</a> and <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/higher-net-worth-kevin-durant-steph-curry.html/”>Kevin Durant</a>. Here’s what to know.</p>
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<p id=”par-2_65″>Marie Temara (who has the Instagram handle <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/marietemara/?hl=en” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>marietemara</a>) is making her mark on the internet. Born in November 1994 in Camillus, New York, she hails from a notably tall family. Her brothers stand at 6 feet 9 inches and 6 feet 10 inches tall. Additionally, her mother is reportedly 6 feet 5 inches tall, and her father is around 6 feet 3 inches tall. </p>
<p id=”par-3_41″>The model’s unique perspective and engaging content led her to launch an OnlyFans account. She now earns approximately $10 million annually. Based in Florida, she uses her platform to promote body positivity and self-confidence, inspiring others to embrace their unique qualities.</p>
<p id=”par-4_34″>Temara’s height has gained her attention from notable stars. She says <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/how-tall-is-shaq-and-what-is-his-shoe-size.html/”>Shaquille O’Neal, who famously stands at 7-feet-1-inch tall</a>, DM’d her. She also said Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant asked her about her height.</p>
<p id=”par-5_10″>“Kevin Durant asked me how tall I was,” Temara said.</p>
<p id=”par-6_9″>“Shaquille O’Neal has DM’d me multiple times,” she added.</p>
<p id=”par-7_25″>“I was flattered by them approaching me and thought it was kind of cool, because these are the NBA players that I idolized growing up.”</p>
<p id=”par-8_12″>Shaq and Durant aside, Temara said Lil Jon also made a comment.</p>
<p id=”par-9_33″>“Lil Jon once complimented a video he thought was me dunking — but it was actually my brother,” she laughed. “I was just excited he’d even seen my videos and found them funny.”</p>
<p id=”par-10_29″>Temara said her brothers were “jumping for joy” when they heard that celebrities admired her height. “I think my brothers thought it was cooler than I did,” she continued.</p>
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