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J. Alexander, credited as Miss J is an American entertainer and former model who teaches runway models how to walk gracefully. Also known as "Miss J. Alexander" and "Queen of the Catwalk," he has been a judge on America's Next Top Model since Cycle 5, and a runway coach on the show since the first cycle.^[1]

Alexander enjoys manicures, pedicures, massages and hot tubs. He doesn't believe that plus-sized models have a fair advantage on America's Next Top Model, and has suggested that they receive their own show.

Alexander has been friends with supermodel and ANTM host Tyra Banks and her mother since she was 16 years old. He met her backstage at a runway show, and started to give her backstage lessons. The two kept in touch over the years, and became friends.

Alexander started out in life wanting to be an accountant, but decided that it was "too confining" and turned to the fashion world instead. His popularity in the fashion world can be attributed to his flamboyance and passion.

His favorite part of the business is traveling the world for charity events and modeling competitions. He is a preferred contact and 'go to' expert for well known designers, such as Bill Blass, Valentino,and Nina Ricci. Alexander has been casting and coaching runway models since 1991, including Naomi Campbell and Kimora Lee Simmons.

Alexander's career took off when he met the then-president of Elite Model Management, Monique Pillard while he was in drag. She was so impressed with his look that she sent him to Tokyo to model, where he walked the runway for top designer Jean Paul Gaultier.

• J. Alexander at the Internet Movie Database
• J. Alexander profile via America's Next Top Model