World’s Ugliest Woman: Her Inspiring Story And Impact

Early Years

She was born Elizabeth Ann Velásquez on March 13, 1989. She was born four weeks prematurely and had a very low birthweight.

She weighed only 2 pounds and 10 ounces when she was born. These days she goes by Lizzie.

Neonatal Progeroid Syndrome

Lizzie Velasquez is one of only three people reported worldwide to have neonatal progeroid syndrome.

It is a rare condition that makes it impossible for her to gain weight, causes early aging and has left her blind in one eye.