KATE MOSS
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Birth Date: January 16, 1974
Nationality: United Kingdom
Born in Britain, Kate Moss was discovered at the age of 14 by the owner of
Storm models at JFK International airport. Her big break came through a 1993
ad campaign for Calvin Klein. Now in her 30's, Moss continues to work,
commanding magazine covers, editorials, and ad campaigns. More recently Moss
has also launched a line of clothing with British chain Topshop. She has a
daughter, Lila with magazine publisher Jefferson Hack. From i-D Magazine
interview, March 2009: favorite book "The Last Waltz" by F Scott Fitgerald;
favorite film "The Splendor in the Grass"; favorite flower, English Rose;
favorite drink, vodka and tonic; favorite artist, Lucien Freud; favorite part
of her body, her shoulders; favorite color, green; immortalized in paint by
Lucien Freud, Stella Vine and in gold by Marc Quinn.
NAOMI CAMPBELL
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Birth Date: May 22nd, 1970
Nationality: United Kingdom
Born in London, England, Naomi was discovered at the age of 15 while she was
still in school. Naomi was the first black model to appear on the covers of
Vogue Paris and British Vogue, and is one of the major supermodels. Though she
appears in the news for various reasons unrelated to modeling, she continues
to be one of the few true supermodels left in the world. In 2011, Naomi was
named Editor-at-Large for Interview Russia and Interview Germany.
Nationality: United Kingdom
Born in London, England, Naomi was discovered at the age of 15 while she was
still in school. Naomi was the first black model to appear on the covers of
Vogue Paris and British Vogue, and is one of the major supermodels. Though she
appears in the news for various reasons unrelated to modeling, she continues
to be one of the few true supermodels left in the world. In 2011, Naomi was
named Editor-at-Large for Interview Russia and Interview Germany.
Christy Turlington
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Birth Date: January 2nd, 1969
Nationality: United States
Born in Connecticut, Christy Turlington was discovered at the age of 14 by a
photographer while horseback riding. She was signed to a small agency,
although she did not pursue modeling full time until after her graduation from
high school, at which point she moved to New York City. She was known as one
of the members of the so called "trinity" along with Linda Evangelista and
Naomi Campbell, so named because influential photographer Steven Meisel often
booked them together. Her career was hugely successful as she became the face
of numerous brands both high end and commercial. She has also appeared on more
than 500 magazine covers worldwide. Outside of modeling, she has pursued a
degree at NYU with concentrations in comparative religion and Eastern
philosophy. More recently, she has expanded to become involved in several
business ventures including two clothing lines and a skincare line. She has
two children with husband Ed Burns.
Nationality: United States
Born in Connecticut, Christy Turlington was discovered at the age of 14 by a
photographer while horseback riding. She was signed to a small agency,
although she did not pursue modeling full time until after her graduation from
high school, at which point she moved to New York City. She was known as one
of the members of the so called "trinity" along with Linda Evangelista and
Naomi Campbell, so named because influential photographer Steven Meisel often
booked them together. Her career was hugely successful as she became the face
of numerous brands both high end and commercial. She has also appeared on more
than 500 magazine covers worldwide. Outside of modeling, she has pursued a
degree at NYU with concentrations in comparative religion and Eastern
philosophy. More recently, she has expanded to become involved in several
business ventures including two clothing lines and a skincare line. She has
two children with husband Ed Burns.
Claudia Schiffer
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Birth Date: August 25, 1970
Nationality: Germany
Model Claudia Schiffer was one of the best-known blondes in the world for
a time in the 1990s. Schiffer got her first American exposure as a Big Blonde in
glossy print ads for Guess Jeans. Schiffer parlayed her appearances into a career as a top
print model. Her classic German looks and classic German business savvy made
her an international star. She's made occasional film appearances, notably in
Zoolander (2001) and Love Actually (2003), and she served in
2006 as the public face of a national economic campaign called "Germany -- Land
of Ideas."
Nationality: Germany
Model Claudia Schiffer was one of the best-known blondes in the world for
a time in the 1990s. Schiffer got her first American exposure as a Big Blonde in
glossy print ads for Guess Jeans. Schiffer parlayed her appearances into a career as a top
print model. Her classic German looks and classic German business savvy made
her an international star. She's made occasional film appearances, notably in
Zoolander (2001) and Love Actually (2003), and she served in
2006 as the public face of a national economic campaign called "Germany -- Land
of Ideas."
Gisele Bundchen
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Birth Date: July 20th, 1980
Nationality: Brazil
Brazil's most famous export just might be Gisele Bundchen. Her various
campaigns have made her the highest earning model on the planet. Her record
breaking 25 million dollar contract with Victoria's Secret helped her gain
widespread recognition beyond the fashion industry. As an actress she has also
appeared in the films The Devil Wears Prada and Taxi. As interested as people
are in Gisele the bombshell, her relationships with some of the highest profile
men on the planet are also a source of much interest to the media. Gisele
married American football quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots, in
March of 2009. Gisele is mom to Benjamin born in December 2009 and Vivian
Lake born in December 2012.
Nationality: Brazil
Brazil's most famous export just might be Gisele Bundchen. Her various
campaigns have made her the highest earning model on the planet. Her record
breaking 25 million dollar contract with Victoria's Secret helped her gain
widespread recognition beyond the fashion industry. As an actress she has also
appeared in the films The Devil Wears Prada and Taxi. As interested as people
are in Gisele the bombshell, her relationships with some of the highest profile
men on the planet are also a source of much interest to the media. Gisele
married American football quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots, in
March of 2009. Gisele is mom to Benjamin born in December 2009 and Vivian
Lake born in December 2012.
Heidi Klum
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Birth Date: June 1, 1973
Nationality: Germany
At 18, Klum wins a national modeling contest after she and a friend
send Polariods of themselves to a German magazine ad. Sporting a bikini and
teased hair in her picture, Klum wins the top prize: a three-year modeling
contract, $300,000 and the title of Ms. Model 1992. She signs with International
Metropolitan Agency and kicks off her modeling career in Hamburg, Paris and
Milan. The following year, Klum moves to the U.S to pursue modeling, living and
working in Manhattan.
Nationality: Germany
At 18, Klum wins a national modeling contest after she and a friend
send Polariods of themselves to a German magazine ad. Sporting a bikini and
teased hair in her picture, Klum wins the top prize: a three-year modeling
contract, $300,000 and the title of Ms. Model 1992. She signs with International
Metropolitan Agency and kicks off her modeling career in Hamburg, Paris and
Milan. The following year, Klum moves to the U.S to pursue modeling, living and
working in Manhattan.
Linda Evangelista
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Birth Date: May 10th, 1965
Nationality: Canada
Linda Evangelista was born in Canada. She is credited with helping to spark
the supermodel craze of the late 80's and 90's. She is often called "the
chameleon" for her frequently changing hairstyle and ability to transform in
front of the camera. She gave birth in 2006 to her first child, a son.
Recently she returned to the catwalk in 2007 for Christian Dior's 60th fall
couture collection, and was also named the face of Prada for the F/W 08
campaign.
Nationality: Canada
Linda Evangelista was born in Canada. She is credited with helping to spark
the supermodel craze of the late 80's and 90's. She is often called "the
chameleon" for her frequently changing hairstyle and ability to transform in
front of the camera. She gave birth in 2006 to her first child, a son.
Recently she returned to the catwalk in 2007 for Christian Dior's 60th fall
couture collection, and was also named the face of Prada for the F/W 08
campaign.
Adriana Lima
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Birth Date: June 12, 1981
Nationality: Brazil
Adriana Lima, one of the world's supermodels entered the industry in the late
90's and has been on top ever since. She's been a Maybelline Contract face
from 2003-2009 and a Victoria's Secret Angel since 2000. Adriana married
Serbian basketball player Marko Jaric in early 2009 and gave birth to their
daughter Valentina in November 2009. To stay fit, she jumps rope and shadow
boxes. She also paints watercolor canvases in her spare time and is secretly
obsessed with frozen grapes and Brazilian soap operas.
Nationality: Brazil
Adriana Lima, one of the world's supermodels entered the industry in the late
90's and has been on top ever since. She's been a Maybelline Contract face
from 2003-2009 and a Victoria's Secret Angel since 2000. Adriana married
Serbian basketball player Marko Jaric in early 2009 and gave birth to their
daughter Valentina in November 2009. To stay fit, she jumps rope and shadow
boxes. She also paints watercolor canvases in her spare time and is secretly
obsessed with frozen grapes and Brazilian soap operas.