Pennington never aspired to be a model, according to a 2015IndyStarinterview.
Pennington’s interests growing up were grounded in graphic design and construction.
In Atlanta at that time, I was like, ‘I bet you’re able to!’
But I really like to make money the old-fashioned way."
This time it was Pennington’s parents who were skeptical of the offer, but Pennington proceeded.
“I learned to be comfortable in front of the camera,” Pennington added.
