Kimberly Willingham

Mum was the word for Kimberly Willingham before the release of last year’s 50 Most Beautiful list. 

{mosads}“I didn’t tell my office because part of me was thinking, ‘What if I tell them, and then they look through and I’m not in there?’ ” explained the communications director for Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas).

In the end, Willingham had nothing to worry about.

“When I walked into my office that morning, my picture was cut out and taped to the reception desks. But, I think my fiancé liked it best. He was like, ‘Free pictures!’ ”

The Texas native and her soon-to-be husband, a lawyer, will be tying the knot next month.

“Summer weddings are fun!” exclaimed the die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan.

When she can escape the chaos of work and wedding planning, the journalism major takes solace in writing.

“It’s a great release and outlet,” Willingham said. 

— Hanna Krueger