Claudia Schiffer facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Claudia Schiffer
Schiffer in 2009
Born	(1970-08-25) 25 August 1970 (age 54) Rheinberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany
Occupation	Model actress
Years active	1989–present
Spouse(s)	Matthew Vaughn ​ (m. 2002)​
Partner(s)	David Copperfield (1994–1999)
Children	3
Modeling information
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Hair color	Blonde
Eye color	Blue
Agency	d'management group (Milan) Model Management (Hamburg)
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Claudia Maria Schiffer, Lady Drummond (born 25 August 1970) is a famous German model and actress. She became one of the world's most successful models in the 1990s, earning the title of supermodel.

Born in Rheinberg, Germany, Claudia first wanted to be a lawyer like her father. But her life changed when she was 17. She was discovered in a nightclub in Düsseldorf by Michel Levaton, the head of a modeling agency. This led her to Paris, where she soon appeared on the cover of Elle magazine, starting her amazing career.

Her big break came in 1989 with ads for the clothing company Guess. People noticed she looked a lot like the famous actress Brigitte Bardot. In 1990, the famous designer Karl Lagerfeld chose her to be the new face of Chanel.

She became a star around the world. Her face was on the covers of more than 1,000 magazines, including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Time. This is a world record, listed in the Guinness World Records. She has worked with top fashion brands like Versace and Mango.

Besides modeling, Claudia has acted in movies like Richie Rich and Love Actually. She also helps charities like UNICEF. In 2011, she started her own clothing line. As of 2023, she was estimated to be worth US$70 million.

Early Life and Discovery

Claudia Maria Schiffer was born in the small town of Rheinberg, Germany, on August 25, 1970. Her mother is Gudrun and her father was Heinz Schiffer, a lawyer. She has two brothers and one sister. Claudia can speak three languages: German, English, and French.

As a teenager, she planned to become a lawyer and even worked in her father's office. That all changed in 1987 when she was 17. A modeling agent named Michel Levaton saw her in a nightclub and knew she could be a star. He signed her to his agency. After finishing high school, Claudia went to Paris for a test photo shoot. Soon after, she was on the cover of the French magazine Elle.

Career as a Supermodel

Schiffer in 1993

Rising to Fame

In 1989, Schiffer became the star of ad campaigns for Guess. These ads made her famous. Many people thought she looked like the French movie star Brigitte Bardot.

After appearing on the cover of British Vogue, the famous designer Karl Lagerfeld chose her to be the new face of Chanel. She walked in her first fashion show for Chanel in 1990. This was a huge step in her career.

By 1992, she was one of the highest-paid models in the world. She signed a deal with the makeup company Revlon that was worth millions of dollars.

A World-Famous Face

Schiffer appeared on the covers of hundreds of magazines. She was the first model ever to be on the cover of Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, and People. In total, she has been on more than 1,000 magazine covers, which is a world record.

She walked in fashion shows for the world's biggest designers. These included Versace, Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, and Ralph Lauren. By 1992, she was earning $20,000 for each show she walked in.

She has also been in ads for many famous brands, such as L'Oréal, Pepsi, and even Citroën cars. In 2012, she worked with Guess again to celebrate the brand's 30th anniversary. In 2023, she made a special return to the runway to close a Versace fashion show in Milan.

Acting and Other Projects

Movies and Television

Schiffer has also worked as an actress. Her first movie was Richie Rich in 1994, where she played a fitness trainer. She later appeared in movies like The Blackout (1997), Friends & Lovers (1999), and Love Actually (2003). She also had a small part in the comedy Zoolander (2001).

She has been a guest on many talk shows, like The Oprah Winfrey Show and Late Show with David Letterman. She also appeared in the music video for the song "Uptown Girl" by the band Westlife.

Business and Design

Schiffer is also a businessperson. In 1995, she opened the Fashion Cafe restaurant chain with other supermodels like Naomi Campbell and Elle Macpherson.

She has designed her own fashion lines. In 2011, she launched a collection of cashmere clothing. She has also designed her own collection of glasses with the company Rodenstock.

In 2017, the toy company Mattel created a Barbie doll that looked just like her, wearing a famous Versace dress. More Claudia Schiffer Barbies have been released since then.

Charity Work

Schiffer uses her fame to help others. She is a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF in the United Kingdom. UNICEF is an organization that helps children around the world.

She was also a spokesperson for Make Poverty History, a group that works to end extreme poverty. In 2005, she helped present at the Live 8 concerts, which were held to raise awareness about poverty.

Personal Life

Schiffer with her husband Matthew Vaughn, 2010

In 1993, Schiffer met the American magician David Copperfield. They were engaged from 1994 to 1999. She sometimes appeared on stage with him in his magic shows. They said they broke up because their work schedules kept them apart.

On May 25, 2002, Schiffer married English film director Matthew Vaughn. They have three children: a son and two daughters. The family lives in England and owns a historic home called Coldham Hall in Suffolk.

Filmography

Films

Television

See also

In Spanish: Claudia Schiffer para niños

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