She was discovered at the age of 15, when she and her soccer team visited New York. As she was the tallest team member, she was instantly recognized and approached by an agent. However, she was overwhelmed by that situation and had her reservations. Upon returning to Denmark, she told the story to her aunt, who encouraged her to try modeling. Very shortly after sending photos to a modeling agency, she received a positive response. After finishing school in 2011, she pursued a modeling career.