Erin Heatherton facts for kids
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Erin Heatherton
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Heatherton in 2008
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Erin Heather Bubley
March 4, 1989 Skokie, Illinois, U.S.
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| Occupation | Model |
| Years active | 2006-2019 |
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| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Green |
Erin Heather Bubley (born March 4, 1989), known professionally as Erin Heatherton, is an American former model. She is famous for being a Victoria's Secret Angel from 2010 to 2013.
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Early Life and Education
Erin Heatherton was born and grew up in Skokie, Illinois. Her parents are Laura and Mark Bubley. She went to Solomon Schechter Day School and Niles North High School. As a student, she enjoyed competing in science fairs. She also played basketball for her high school team.
Modeling Career Highlights
Starting Her Modeling Journey
Erin Heatherton was discovered by a modeling scout named Arri Taylor. This happened while she was on vacation with a friend in South Beach, Miami. When she was 17 years old, Heatherton moved to New York City. There, she signed with the Marilyn Agency, a modeling company.
First Steps on the Runway
In September 2006, Erin made her first appearance on a fashion runway. This was at the Diane von Fürstenberg fashion show. After that, she walked for many famous designers. These included Prada, Stella McCartney, Chanel, Tommy Hilfiger, and Marc Jacobs. She also modeled for Valentino, Oscar de la Renta, and Dolce & Gabbana.
Magazine Covers and Campaigns
At just 17, Erin Heatherton appeared on her first magazine cover for Italy's Flair. She later graced the covers of many other magazines. These included Elle (in Serbia, Russia, France, and Czech Republic) and GQ (in Spain, UK, Mexico, and Germany). She also appeared in fashion stories for Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and Harper's Bazaar.
Erin also worked on advertising campaigns for big brands. Some of these brands were Chopard, Diesel, Versace, H&M, and Armani.
Becoming a Victoria's Secret Angel
Erin Heatherton first walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2008. From 2010 to 2013, she was officially a Victoria's Secret Angel. This meant she was one of the main models for the popular lingerie brand. She appeared in many TV commercials and ads for Victoria's Secret. She even had a large billboard in New York City for the company's "Showstopper" collection.
In 2013, Erin signed with IMG, another major modeling agency. In 2013, AskMen ranked her among the "Top 99 Most Desirable" women. She also played in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in 2014. Erin modeled for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in both 2015 and 2016. In 2016, she became an ambassador for the NFL Women's Apparel Collection. She also modeled for Kikirio Swimwear in 2017.
In 2019, she signed with Select Model Management. After taking a break, she returned to modeling. She appeared on the cover of Chicago Splash magazine in November 2019.
New Ventures and Passions
Starting a Fitness Studio
In February 2021, Erin Heatherton started a new business. She co-founded Resistance Chicago Lagree, a group fitness studio in Chicago. She shared that opening this studio was important to her. It allowed her to share something she truly loves with others.
Erin explained that her passion was not luxury products or social media. Instead, she found joy in helping people feel good about their bodies. She wanted to use her past experiences to build something helpful.
Personal Life and Interests
Erin Heatherton lives in Chicago, Illinois. She is the godmother to the daughter of fellow model Lily Aldridge.
She has supported many charities. These include the Global Poverty Project and the Global Citizen Festival. The Global Citizen Festival is a concert held in Central Park to help fight poverty. It has attracted many attendees.
Erin Heatherton dated actor Leonardo DiCaprio from December 2011 to November 2012. On March 2, 2022, she announced her engagement to Karol Kocemba. They got married on January 17, 2023.
Acting Roles
Erin Heatherton has also appeared in some films and television shows.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | Grown Ups 2 | Ginger | |
| 2014 | She's Funny That Way | Hotel Guest #2 |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008–2013 | The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show | Herself / Model | Television special |
| 2013 | The League | Coach Crowley | Episode: "The Credit Card Alert" |
| 2013 | Global Citizen Festival | Herself | Television special |
| 2014 | Million Dollar Contractor | Herself | Episode: "Supermodel Pad" |
| 2016 | 73 Questions | Uncredited; Episode: " 73 Questions with Derek Zoolander" |
Images for kids
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Erin Heatherton in 2008
See also
In Spanish: Erin Heatherton para niños
