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Hannah Jeter, who exudes radiance, had already secured her place in the spotlight long before she met baseball sensation, Derek Jeter. Her unshakeable and successful nature had already paved the way for her to live a life full of accomplishments. Her own world stood out even amidst the gleam of her partner’s fame.

While Derek basked under the dazzle of the ballpark’s stadium light, Hannah had already made a name for herself as a sought-after model and a spokesperson. However, one memorable instance showcased her brilliance as a host for a derby event. It was where she shone with a flash of exceptional brilliance. It was just one year before she tied the knot with the baseball phenom, so let’s take a look!

The Kentucky Derby made a good move by signing Hannah Jeter 

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In 2015, the Kentucky Derby festivities were elevated by the presence of none other than the stunning Hannah Jeter, then Hannah Davis. The event was held at the Yonkers Raceway. 

As she mingled with the crowd in the meet and greet with excited fans, Hannah’s fame was on full display. Her natural charm endeared all, and she generously took the time to snap photos and sign autographs for whoever asked for them. 

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The Empire City Casino was a sprawling entertainment hub. The place was bustling with excitement from the crowd and spectators. All were eager to soak up the Kentucky Derby festivities. Among the highlights of the event was a highly anticipated Derby contest. It featured a panel of judges, including Hannah herself. As well as other notable figures like Tyler Butler, WVOX Radio personality John Marino, and WAG Magazine’s Georgette Gouveia. The event sure made a good move by signing up Hannah for their campaign. 

Hannah was a part of a few quirky ads as a part of the whole campaign 

As a part of the campaign, Hannah Jeter was also signed up for DirecTV ads. With the grace of a seasoned jockey, the model effortlessly upstaged the talking steeds that were in the ads alongside her. 

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This gig came about when Hannah landed a lucrative six-figure deal, replacing Rob Lowe. Though the ad itself was a bit quirky – with the tagline “Don’t take it from me, take it from my horse’s mouth.” The campaign was a wide success and created a lot of excitement around the derby.

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