Olandria Carthen Reflects on What 2025 Taught Her in Stylish Throwback Photo Drop

Last year, this ‘Love Island USA’ contestant made the world her oyster.

Olandria Carthen / Gilbert Flores/Penske Media/Getty Images

There’s no doubt about it: 2025 was an incredible year for Olandria Carthen.

The Love Island USA powerhouse captivated the entire nation the moment she debuted on their TV screens. Her charm, personality and beauty were just a few of the many things that made this individual the one to watch both on and off the reality TV series. It’s hard to imagine 2025 without Carthen’s name making its way around social media.

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Needless to say, Carthen is well aware of what a revolutionary year she had, which was likely why she took to her Instagram to highlight some of her favorite moments this week. She included some unforgettable snapshots, such as scenes from her time on the set of Love Island USA, as well as moments when her face made the front cover of magazines like Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam and Glamour.

These accolades, along with the awards she earned for her excellence, paint the masterpiece of Carthen’s 2025 highs.

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The phrases “honored my feelings without apology“ and “peace over proving“ from her caption are sayings that are perfect for those who want to ensure 2026 is filled with an unapologetic energy like no other. That’s certainly the vibe that left the most lasting impression on Carthen’s fans, as they knew from then on they had a confident icon that they could always be inspired by.

“& she’s just getting started!!!! 🥹🎉🎉,” model and TV show host Kamie Crawford stated in the comments.

“A walking testimony ❤️! I C U! 👑,” one fan declared.

“It was so nice discovering you [in] 2025 can’t wait to support you forever 😍❤️,” another comment read.

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It wasn’t only her Instagram fanbase who got a taste of all the gratitude Carthen had for the previous year, as she also took to her TikTok to post a sentimental compilation video of even more precious highlights. This throwback included several outings among some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, walking many runways and her multiple jaw-dropping outfits that deserve a round of applause.

One commonality both throwbacks had was that they, of course, featured her man, Nic Vansteenberghe. A look at their love story with Justin Timberlake’s song “Mirror” playing made for the most romantic trip down memory lane.

Watch Carthen’s 2025 TikTok throwback here.

Like her Instagram, fans were living for this TikTok recollection.

“Biggest flex is most of this happened in 6 months, what a queennn,” one commenter wrote.

“I want every year to be the year of Olandria!! Thank you for all the joy and inspiration you’ve brought us all 🥰,” another fan added.

“Thank you 2025 for introducing me to olandria 🥰,” one fan remarked.

What does 2026 have in store for Ms. Carthen? The world can’t wait to find out!

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