Ingrid Vandebosch facts for kids

Ingrid Vandebosch was born on November 8, 1970, in Belgium. She is a famous model and actress. In 1990, she won a big award called the Elite Look of the Year. Ingrid is married to Jeff Gordon, who used to be a well-known NASCAR race car driver.

Her Career as a Model and Actress

Ingrid started her modeling journey in Belgium in 1986. A year later, agents from Paris discovered her talent. She then moved to Paris and lived there for seven years. During this time, she worked on projects for Christian Dior perfume. She also appeared in popular magazines like Elle, Marie Claire, Vogue, and Glamour.

Moving to New York

Later, Ingrid moved to New York City. She wanted to find new opportunities in modeling, movies, and theater. In New York, she became the main face for Artistry cosmetics. This is a makeup brand owned by Quixtar. She also had a small part in the 2004 movie Taxi. Ingrid was featured in Stuff magazine. She talked about her own line of clothing. She also appeared in the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Her Family Life

Ingrid Vandebosch married NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon. Their wedding was a private ceremony in Mexico. It took place on November 7, 2006. A friend introduced them in 2002. However, they did not start dating until about two and a half years later. They announced their engagement on June 24, 2006. They had kept it a secret for the previous month.

Growing Their Family

Ingrid and Jeff welcomed their first child, a daughter named Ella Sofia. She was born on June 20, 2007. Their second child, a son named Leo Benjamin, was born on August 9, 2010.