Brittney Palmer

Brittney Palmer (born June 24, 1987), is an American ring girl and model. She is known for her work as an Octagon girl for the UFC, and was awarded Ringcard Girl of the Year for 2012 at the World MMA Awards[4] and again in 2013. Palmer is also known for her vibrant portraits and dynamic abstract paintings.

Brittney Palmer
Born
Brittney Palmer

(1987-06-24) June 24, 1987
San Diego, California[1][2][3]
CitizenshipUS
OccupationArtist
Years active2005-present
Spouse(s)Divorced
Modeling information
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[2][3]
Hair colorLight Brown
Eye colorHazel Green
Websitebrittneypalmer.com

Early Life

Palmer started her performing arts career dancing professionally for the historic show "Jubilee" at Bally’s and “X Burlesque” at The Flamingo Hotel. After a car accident that left Brittney bed ridden she was determined to express her creativity through painting and art. Palmer was committed to take her passion to the next level by picking up the brush and moving to Los Angeles. She began working with acrylics, oils, and aerosols at the University of California, Los Angeles where she studied Art History and Classic Portraiture. Various exhibits have featured her work at institutions and galleries in Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Hong Kong and Milan.

Branding

Brittney Palmer has formed partnerships and generated commercial collaborations with some of the most recognizable brands in the world including Reebok, W Hotels and Bird Scooters. In addition to high profile corporations, Brittney often works with more boutique brands. Several of those joint efforts include alliances with G Fuel, Verbenas and Sweet Sweat to name a few.

Social Media

Brittney Palmer has garnered a following of over 3 million social media eyes and UFC fans from the very beginning. An internationally known personality, spokesmodel and ambassador with UFC for over 12 years, she has laid the groundwork for influencers today.

Philanthropy

Brittney utilizes her love and passion for the greater good. She has raised over $100,000 in donations through her paintings with some of the biggest organizations, charities, and auctions in the World. Most notably the respected AMFAR Galas in Milan, Hong Kong, NYC and Sardinia. She has been an artist ambassador with UNICEF, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith‘s Janie’s Fund, Generation Cure, and Lady Gaga‘s Born This Way Foundation. Palmer has exhibited her dynamic paintings alongside some of the most influential artists of the past and present, including Pablo Picasso, Damien Hirst, Kaws, Ai Weiwei, Mr Brainwash, Ellen Von Unwerth and Andy Warhol.

References
  1. McTiernan, Tim (2011-12-01). "25 Things You Need to Know About UFC Ring Girl Brittney Palmer". Bleacherreport.com. Retrieved 2013-03-01.
  2. "Brittney Palmer". Break Media-MadeMan.com. 2013-03-01. Archived from the original on 2013-05-08. Retrieved 2013-03-01.
  3. "Brittney Palmer:Ring Girl". VegasFighter.com. 2011. Archived from the original on 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2013-03-01.
  4. "World MMA Awards 2012 Results". MMAFighting.com. 2013-01-11. Retrieved 2013-03-01.
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