Why did you create this fanlisting?
I first discovered Gia when I was 14 years-old, and I was instantly fascinated and moved by her story. Fame and glamour did not improve her life. In many ways, it destroyed her. But, Gia once said she never wanted to be pitied, and I want to respect that. Simply, I have so much empathy and love for this woman, and it’s devastating, to me, that Gia was missing so much from her life. She was such a strong and amazing person, who, unfortunately, suffered a tremendous amount of pain and loss—all because she lacked the love and devotion she literally needed.
I do not think Gia was a selfish person because of her drug addiction, nor do I think she was weak. Yes, she was an addict, but the fashion industry and all its participants just did not care. Instead, they ate her alive until her addiction spun out of control. And, by the very end, when Gia finally found supportive friends like Robert Fay, there was nothing else that could be done, because she had been diagnosed with AIDS.
Her life was tragedy, but what is worse is that her memory is nearly forgotten. It’s almost as if the fashion industry is ashamed of her, which is sickening; they should be ashamed of themselves. However, as many fellow Gia fans know, her story has still managed to touch so many lives and, for me, I truly feel as though I’ve grown as person since discovering her. Gia has inspired so many of my goals. She has moved me and taught me so many valuable lessons about life and beauty and humanity—and, I hope she knows that.
Disclaimer & Credits
All photos of Gia, those used on the layout and codes, are © to to their respective photographers. I am not affiliated with Gia Carangi's relatives, her friends, or anyone else. On another note, photos were graciously provided by GiaCarangi.com and Gia-Carangi.com. Textures used in the layout were obtained from Fredfarm.com and the background image from Sky Line Illusions.