Doutzen Kroes facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Doutzen Kroes
Kroes at Cannes Film Festival in 2015
Born	(1985-01-23) 23 January 1985 (age 40) Gytsjerk, Friesland, Netherlands
Occupation	Model actress philanthropist
Years active	2003–present
Spouse(s)	Sunnery James Gorré ​ (m. 2010)​
Children	2
Modeling information
Height	1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in)
Hair color	Blonde
Eye color	Blue
Agency	DNA Models (New York)

Doutzen Kroes (born January 23, 1985) is a famous Dutch fashion model. She started her modeling career in 2003. Her agency quickly sent her to New York. There, she was chosen by the lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret.

She became a Victoria's Secret Angel in 2008. She held this special title until 2014. This made her the second Dutch model to become an Angel. Doutzen has also been a brand ambassador for L'Oréal Paris since 2006.

Kroes has been one of the highest-paid models since 2008. She earned more than $5 million each year. In 2014, she was the second highest-earning model. She made about $8 million that year. In 2013, she made history. She was the first model to appear on four different international covers of Vogue in one year.

She also made her acting debut in the movie Nova Zembla in 2011.

Early Life and Dreams

Doutzen Kroes was born on January 23, 1985. She grew up in a village called Eastermar in Friesland, Netherlands. Her mother, Geartsje Leistra, was a nurse and later a teacher. Her father, Johan Kroes, was a psychotherapist. Both her parents were champion speed skaters in the 1970s. When Doutzen was a young girl, she wanted to become a professional speed skater herself.

Doutzen has a younger sister named Rens. Rens is a nutritionist.

Doutzen's Modeling Journey

Starting Out in Modeling

Doutzen described herself as a "tomboy" when she was younger. She never really thought about becoming a model. But in 2003, she sent some photos to Paparazzi Model Management in Amsterdam. This was a big step that changed her life.

In 2005, readers of Vogue.com voted her "Model of The Year." In May 2007, she was featured on the cover of Vogue. The magazine called her one of the "World's Next Top Models." She also appeared in the 2008 Pirelli Calendar with other top models.

In 2006, a documentary was made about Doutzen's life as a model. It showed her at Milan Fashion Week. It also explored her thoughts about the modeling world.

Becoming a Top Earner

In July 2007, Forbes magazine listed Doutzen as one of the world's highest-earning supermodels. She earned about $1.5 million in one year. By April 2008, she was earning an estimated $6 million. Forbes continued to list her among the top earners in 2009, 2010, and 2012. In 2014, she reached the second spot on the list. She had earned $8 million the year before.

Kroes on the catwalk in 2007

In August 2008, Victoria's Secret announced that Doutzen Kroes was their newest Angel. Her first big campaign for them was called "Supermodel Obsessions."

You can even find a wax figure of Doutzen Kroes. It is in the Amsterdam branch of Madame Tussaud's wax museum. From 2009 to 2010, Doutzen wrote a monthly column. It was about her life for the Dutch edition of Marie Claire magazine.

In February 2010, Doutzen returned to the catwalk for Prada. She walked alongside fellow Angels Alessandra Ambrosio and Miranda Kerr. Many people praised Prada for using a model with a curvier shape like Doutzen.

In September 2013, Doutzen made history again. She was the first model ever to be on the cover of four different international Vogue magazines in one month.

In 2014, Doutzen appeared in a new commercial for Calvin Klein Reveal Fragrance. She was with actor Charlie Hunnam. She also announced that she was leaving Victoria's Secret. She had been with the brand for seven years. She walked in many Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows from 2005 to 2014.

In 2016, Doutzen became the spokesmodel for the Dutch lingerie company Hunkemöller. She even released her own collection called 'Doutzen's Stories'. She has been in many campaigns for the brand since then.

Acting Roles

Kroes at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival

On November 24, 2011, Doutzen made her acting debut. She starred in Nova Zembla. This was the first Dutch 3D film ever made. Doutzen has been taking acting classes in New York City for several years. She has said she plans to act in more movies. In 2017, she appeared in the superhero film Wonder Woman. She played an Amazon warrior in the movie.

Giving Back: Philanthropy

Doutzen Kroes is very involved with a non-profit group called Dance4Life. This organization uses song and dance to teach young people about HIV and AIDS prevention. She is also an ambassador for the "Praat mar Frysk" campaign. This campaign encourages people to speak the Frisian language. Frisian is spoken in Doutzen's home province of Friesland.

Doutzen's Family Life

In 2009, Doutzen started dating Dutch DJ Sunnery James Gorré. They got married on November 7, 2010, in Eastermar. The couple has two children, a son and a daughter. Both children were born in Amsterdam.

In an interview in April 2014, Doutzen talked about her hopes for her daughter. She said: "Instead of saying, 'You're so beautiful', I'll say, 'You're smart'. This way, she'll have different goals in life than just beauty and modeling. Even though I love my job, I'm not changing the world. I'd love for her to study and have different dreams. We need to teach girls they can become presidents. It's not always about beauty."

Film and TV Appearances

Movies

Television Shows

See also

In Spanish: Doutzen Kroes para niños

• Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
• The September Issue
• List of Victoria's Secret models