Embracing Uniqueness: Why Melanie Martinez Chooses to Celebrate the Gap Between Her Front Teeth

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In June 2016, Melanie Martinez showed off her big teeth gap when taking the stage for a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live in Hollywood.

Melanie Martinez confidently flaunted her unique dental feature - a noticeable gap between her teeth, adding to her distinct charm and individualityMelanie Martinez confidently flaunted her unique dental feature – a noticeable gap between her teeth, adding to her distinct charm and individuality (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN / Adriana M. Barraza / Nikki Nelson / Avalon / Instar)

She performed her new single “Pity Party” for her appearance, a song based on the 1963 Lesley Gore hit “It’s My Party.” Other celebrities who love showing off their tooth gaps include Becky G and Jessica Pare.

Melanie Martinez hit the stage for a performance on Jimmy Kimmel LiveMelanie Martinez hit the stage for a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live in Hollywood on June 29, 2016 (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN / Adriana M. Barraza / Nikki Nelson / Avalon / Instar)

In an August 2015 interview with Patrick O’Hagan published in Chattanoogan, Melanie revealed she could shoot chocolate milk out of the gap between her two front teeth.

If she fixed her teeth, she’d lose her trademark smile and hidden talent. Melanie Martinez reportedly still has two of her baby teeth.

Showing off her numerous tattoos, Melanie Martinez appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in September 2019 to promote her new album K-12Showing off her numerous tattoos, Melanie Martinez appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in September 2019 to promote her new album K-12 (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN / Adriana M. Barraza / Nikki Nelson / Avalon / Instar)

Growing up in a poor family, she had to teach herself how to play the guitar because her family couldn’t afford music lessons.

It’s unlikely that her parents, Mery and Jose Martinez, would have been able to pay the dental costs associated with fixing her teeth.

Melanie Martinez proudly embraces her prominent teeth, showcasing a captivating and endearing smile that sets her apart, while performingMelanie Martinez proudly embraces her prominent teeth, showcasing a captivating and endearing smile that sets her apart, while performing at Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London on December 9, 2019 (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN / Adriana M. Barraza / Nikki Nelson / Avalon / Instar)

“I think that ‘Cry Baby’ came from a nickname I was called as a kid,” Martinez told Orlando Sentinel about being bullied while growing up.

“Growing up I always took things too personal, and was very emotional and got I made fun of for it,” she added.

In October 2013, TV and stage actress Melanie Martinez, a member of Team Adam in the third season of the American television vocal talent show The Voice, shared some photos that show her wearing the Jeffrey Campbell “The Pointe” platform shoes that you can buy on Nordstrom.

Melanie Martinez's Instagram photo where she is wearing a prom dress and Jeffrey Campbell shoes on October 4, 2013Melanie Martinez’s Instagram photo where she is wearing a prom dress and Jeffrey Campbell shoes on October 4, 2013 (Credit: Melanie Martinez’s Instagram)

She first wore them to a wedding and later to a sold-out concert in Santa Ana.

Melanie Martinez's Instagram photo of her outfit for her concert at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California, on October 5, 2013Melanie Martinez’s Instagram photo of her outfit for her concert at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California, on October 5, 2013 (Credit: Melanie Martinez’s Instagram)

Melanie must have found love for her new shoes since she wore them for two consecutive days. How about you? Do you love them? Personally, I’m not a fan of platforms. They tend to feel too bulky for my feet.

Melanie Martinez with her signature royal blue and black hair attending the fourth season premiere of her hit show American Horror Story: Freak ShowMelanie Martinez, with her signature royal blue and black hair, attending the fourth season premiere of her hit show American Horror Story: Freak Show held at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on October 5, 2014 (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN / Adriana M. Barraza / Nikki Nelson / Avalon / Instar)

The Long Island native and Voice alum also wore these shoes to the Los Angeles premiere of Freak Show. She styled them with blue lipstick, dyed pink eyebrows, and her signature royal blue and black hair.

Melanie Martinez wears Jeffrey Campbell shoesMelanie Martinez wears Jeffrey Campbell shoes (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN / Adriana M. Barraza / Nikki Nelson / Avalon / Instar)

These Jeffrey Campbell shoes are like a pair of ballet flats that have, well, flatforms.

Melanie Martinez wears quilted pink satin The Pointe platform shoesMelanie Martinez wears quilted pink satin The Pointe platform shoes (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN / Adriana M. Barraza / Nikki Nelson / Avalon / Instar)

They feature 4.5-inch heels and 3.5-inch platforms. While they look chunky, the quilted satin material in pink and the velcro ankle straps add a soft touch. Would you wear them?

Jeffrey Campbell The Pointe Platform in Quilted Pink Satin

Jeffrey Campbell The Pointe Platform in Quilted Pink Satin

Jeffrey Campbell The Pointe Platform in Quilted Pink Satin

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