Model Anok Yai Says News Story Is Wrong

May 10, 2026, 19:56
USEntertainment

Introduction

Model Anok Yai says a story in The Washington Post is not true. The story said she had a problem with her dress at the Met Gala.

Main Body

A writer wrote about a dress with crystals. A stylist told a story about a client. The writer thought the client was Anok Yai because the dress looked the same. Anok Yai posted on Instagram. She said the story is false. She said the writer did not check the facts. The stylist then spoke. He said Anok Yai was not the person in his story. He said he does not know her and they never worked together. Anok Yai is a famous model. In 2018, she was the first Black model to start a Prada show. She also has a heart and lung health problem.

Conclusion

The model and the stylist both say the news story is wrong.

Learning

⚡ The 'Who did What' Pattern

In this story, we see a very simple way to describe actions. We use: Person + Action Word.

Look at these pairs from the text:

  • A writer →\rightarrow wrote
  • A stylist →\rightarrow told
  • Anok Yai →\rightarrow posted

💡 Key Tip: 'The Same'

When two things look identical, we say they are the same.

  • Example: "The dress looked the same."

📌 Useful Word Swap

If something is false, it is not true.

  • False →\rightarrow Not true

Vocabulary Learning

model (n.)
a person who poses for photographs or paintings
Example:The model walked down the runway.
story (n.)
a narrative or account of events
Example:She read a story about a brave knight.
writer (n.)
someone who writes texts or books
Example:The writer signed his name at the end.
dress (n.)
a garment worn by a woman
Example:She wore a bright red dress to the party.
problem (n.)
an issue or difficulty
Example:He has a problem with his homework.
post (v.)
to publish or share online
Example:She will post the photo on her profile.
instagram (n.)
a social media app for sharing photos and videos
Example:He likes to post pictures on Instagram.
false (adj.)
not true or incorrect
Example:That news is false.
check (v.)
to examine or verify
Example:Please check the facts before sharing.
facts (n.)
true pieces of information
Example:We need to find the facts about the event.
person (n.)
a human being
Example:She is a kind person.
worked (v.)
performed tasks or labor
Example:They worked together on the project.
famous (adj.)
well known by many people
Example:He is a famous actor.
first (adj.)
earliest in time or order
Example:She was the first to arrive.
black (adj.)
the color of coal or midnight
Example:He wore a black jacket.
show (n.)
a public display or performance
Example:The fashion show was exciting.
heart (n.)
the organ that pumps blood
Example:He has a healthy heart.
lung (n.)
an organ used for breathing
Example:She has two lungs.
health (n.)
the state of being free from illness
Example:Good health is important.
news (n.)
information about recent events
Example:She read the news on her phone.
wrong (adj.)
incorrect or not true
Example:The answer is wrong.