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The 6ft 8in American, known as Amazon Eve, is the tallest professional model in the world.

The 35-year-old made the tough decision to tell fans she used to be a man called William.

The model, from California, said: “I transitioned from male to female back in 2004. Some people think that I have been dishonest about it.

“But I learned to keep it a secret, because people out there don’t accept it.”

She decided to out herself on a Swedish talk show yesterday.

Erika, who has appeared in campaigns all over the world, said: “Swedish people are very accepting. So I’m testing it to see what the reaction is.”