It’s often said that the child whose beauty mesmerized everyone in their early years may, with time, undergo a transformation into a “ugly duckling.” Just look at actor Macaulay Culkin – once adored for his cuteness, he later faced a barrage of unflattering comments about his appearance as an adult.

Born in the bustling heart of London, William’s journey into the spotlight began with his mother’s own dreams. She had long aspired to be a famous actress and model, but global recognition eluded her. Instead, she poured those unfulfilled ambitions into her son’s career. It turned out to be a wise move—nature had gifted the boy with striking features: thick hair, long lashes, mesmerizing blue eyes, and delicate, refined facial features—a ready-made model in the making!

His mother, determined to make something of his potential, pulled strings in the modeling world and secured William’s first-ever photo shoot at the tender age of 4. Soon after, he signed a contract with a talent agency, and offers from well-known brands began trickling in. However, international fame was still on the distant horizon.

The breakthrough came unexpectedly. One day, a Japanese blogger stumbled upon William’s photo on the internet and shared it on her account. Her followers went wild over his angelic appearance, with many clamoring for a link to his social media. In what felt like the blink of an eye, word about William spread across the online world like wildfire. He was 12 at the time.

Thanks to his mother’s early efforts, William had already signed his first contract with a modeling agency at the age of 7. Just a week later, he was booked for a campaign with the brand *Next*. This was followed by collaborations with prestigious names like *Marks & Spencer*, *Harrods*, *Hackett*, and *Country Road*.

At 12, when he was catapulted to global stardom, William graced the covers of high-end magazines such as *Vogue*, *L’Officiel*, and *La Petite*. His meteoric rise to fame had only just begun.