More Than Just a Pretty Face: Lessons Learned From a Lifetime in Front of the Camera

What does it really mean to be seen?

More Than Just a Pretty Face is both a memoir and an invitation is a gentle uncovering of the woman behind the image, and a reflection for anyone who’s ever felt reduced to just one part of themselves.

Through quiet strength and unflinching honesty, Roxanne Gould, model, mother, and lifelong seeker, shares stories not of glamour, but of growth. Yes, she graced magazine covers and walked global runways, but it’s what was happening behind the scenes that reveals the real story: a journey through self-doubt, single motherhood, personal healing, and the courage to choose a life of purpose over perfection.

This book offers more than memories. It offers insights. For anyone navigating change, longing to reconnect with their worth, or simply craving a more authentic path forward, Roxanne’s story reminds us that we’re all more than just any one thing and our beauty often lies in what we’ve survived, softened, and come to know as true.

Instagram influencer and working model Roxanne Gould made her mark in the modeling world by embracing her gray hair in her forties. She has graced the covers of many magazines, including Vogue. She has appeared in campaigns for Saks', L'Oreal, Bobbi Brown, and Eileen Fisher, and also modeled alongside industry greats such as Lauren Hutton, Maye Musk, and Tyra Banks. A certified Chopra Well-Being Coach and Meditation Instructor, Roxanne believes in the healing power of clean eating, exercise, and laughter.