Erin Heatherton facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Erin Heatherton
Heatherton in 2008
Born	Erin Heather Bubley (1989-03-04) March 4, 1989 (age 36) Skokie, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation	Model
Years active	2006-2019
Modeling information
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Hair color	Blonde
Eye color	Green

Erin Heather Bubley (born March 4, 1989), known as Erin Heatherton, is an American former model. She was a special model called a Victoria's Secret Angel from 2010 to 2013.

Early Life and School

Erin Heatherton was born and grew up in Skokie, Illinois. Her parents are Laura and Mark Bubley.

She comes from a Jewish family background. She went to Solomon Schechter Day School, which is a Jewish day school. Later, she attended Niles North High School.

When she was young, Erin enjoyed competing in science fairs. She also played basketball for her high school team.

Modeling Career Highlights

Starting in Fashion (2006-2019)

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, Erin moved to New York City. She then signed with the Marilyn Agency, a modeling company.

Her first time walking on a fashion runway was in September 2006. This was for the Diane von Fürstenberg fashion show. After that, she walked for many famous designers. Some of these include Prada, Stella McCartney, Chanel, and Tommy Hilfiger.

Erin also appeared on the covers of many magazines. These included Flair, Elle, and GQ. She was also featured in fashion stories for magazines like Cosmopolitan and Harper's Bazaar. She worked on advertising campaigns for brands like Chopard, Diesel, and H&M.

Becoming a Victoria's Secret Angel

Erin Heatherton started walking in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2008. She became an official Victoria's Secret Angel from 2010 to 2013. As an Angel, she appeared in many TV commercials and ads for the brand. One famous ad was a large billboard in New York City.

In 2013, Erin signed with IMG, another big modeling agency. She was also listed as one of the "Top 99 Most Desirable" women by Askmen in 2013. In 2014, she played in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, which is a basketball game with famous people.

Erin continued to model for other projects. In 2015, she was a brand ambassador for a men's fragrance called Curve Sport. She also appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in both 2015 and 2016. In 2016, she became a brand ambassador for the NFL Women's Apparel Collection. She 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 Business Ventures (2020-Present)

In February 2021, Erin Heatherton started a new business. She co-founded Resistance Chicago Lagree, which is a group fitness studio in Chicago.

Erin wrote about why she opened the fitness studio. She said it was a way to share something she truly loves with people. She wanted her life after modeling to be more real. She explained that her biggest achievement is building Resistance. She wanted to use her experiences to help people feel good about their bodies.

Personal Life

Erin Heatherton currently lives in Chicago, Illinois. She is the godmother to model Lily Aldridge’s daughter.

She has supported many charities. These include the Global Poverty Project. She also supported the Global Citizen Festival. This is a concert held in Central Park to help fight poverty.

Erin Heatherton dated actor Leonardo DiCaprio from December 2011 to November 2012.

On March 2, 2022, Erin announced she was engaged to Karol Kocemba. On January 17, 2023, she confirmed on social media that they were married.

Film and TV Appearances

Erin Heatherton has appeared in some movies and television shows.

See also

In Spanish: Erin Heatherton para niños