Claudia Schiffer

Claudia Schiffer

Claudia Schiffer (born 25 August 1970) is a German fashion model and actress. She rose to fame in the early 1990s as one of the most successful models in the world. Schiffer has appeared on the covers of over 1000 magazines, including Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and Cosmopolitan. She has also walked the runway for some of the world's most prestigious fashion designers, including Chanel, Versace, and Yves Saint Laurent. In addition to her modeling career, Schiffer has also appeared in several films, including "Love Actually" (2003), "Zoolander" (2001), and "In Good Company" (2004).

Early life and career

Claudia Schiffer was born in Rheinberg, West Germany. She is the daughter of Gudrun and Heinz Schiffer. Schiffer has two older brothers, Stefan and Andreas. Schiffer attended Bertha-von-Suttner-Gesamtschule in Rheinberg.

Schiffer began her modeling career at the age of 17 when she was discovered by a modeling agent while attending a disco in Düsseldorf. She soon signed with the Metropolitan Model Agency in Paris. In 1989, Schiffer made her runway debut for Karl Lagerfeld. She quickly became one of the most sought-after models in the world.

Modeling career

In the early 1990s, Schiffer was one of the most successful models in the world. She appeared on the covers of over 1000 magazines, including Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and Cosmopolitan. She also walked the runway for some of the world's most prestigious fashion designers, including Chanel, Versace, and Yves Saint Laurent.

Schiffer has been credited with helping to popularize the "heroin chic" look of the 1990s. This look was characterized by thin, waif-like models with pale skin and dark circles under their eyes. Schiffer has also been criticized for her use of fur in her fashion shows.

Acting career

In addition to her modeling career, Schiffer has also appeared in several films. She made her film debut in the 1993 comedy "Prêt-à-Porter." She has also appeared in the films "Love Actually" (2003), "Zoolander" (2001), and "In Good Company" (2004).

Schiffer's acting career has been met with mixed reviews. Some critics have praised her for her natural beauty and charisma, while others have criticized her for her lack of acting experience.

Personal life

Schiffer has been married twice. She was married to English film director Matthew Vaughn from 2002 to 2004. She is currently married to film producer Tim Jefferies. The couple has three children together.

Schiffer is a vegetarian and an animal rights activist. She is also a supporter of the charity Save the Children.