Early Life
French was born in Flemington, New Jersey to Joan (née Gocha) and William Robinson "Rob" French. Her parents were both models. Her mother was signed to Ford modeling agency. French spent her childhood years in South Kingstown, Rhode Island and West Amwell, New Jersey. Her family then moved to New York where they settled in Quogue on Long Island. Her mother later married fashion photographer Jim Reiher, who has represented the United States in aerobatics. French attended Westhampton Beach High School where she was a member of the track and field team. French has a younger brother, Scott, as well as a younger half-brother, Hunter, from her mother's remarriage.
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