Karlie Kloss facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Karlie Kloss
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Karlie Elizabeth Kloss
August 3, 1992 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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| Alma mater | New York University |
| Occupation | Model |
| Years active | 2006–present |
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| Children | 2 |
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| Hair color | Blonde |
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Karlie Elizabeth Kloss (born August 3, 1992) is a famous American model. She was a Victoria's Secret Angel from 2013 to 2015. She left to study at New York University. By 2019, Karlie had been on 40 international Vogue magazine covers.
Besides modeling, Karlie is very interested in technology. She started a camp called "Kode with Klossy". This camp helps young girls get excited about STEM subjects. In 2019, she became the host of the TV show Project Runway. She has worked with many top modeling agencies.
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Early Life and School
Karlie Elizabeth Kloss was born on August 3, 1992, in Chicago, Illinois. Her mom, Tracy, was an art director. Her dad, Kurt, was an emergency physician. Karlie has three sisters: Kristine, Kimberly, and Kariann. Her family moved to St. Louis, Missouri, in 1994. Later, in 2013, they moved to Goshen, New York, to help with her modeling career.
Karlie went to Webster Groves High School in Webster Groves, Missouri. She was a cheerleader in her first year. She finished high school in 2011. In September 2015, she started studying at New York University.
Modeling Career Highlights
Starting Out in Modeling (2006–2010)
Karlie Kloss was first noticed at a fashion show in 2005. She was only 14 years old in 2006. She posed for a magazine cover called "Almost Famous." Elite Model Management signed her soon after.
One of her first jobs was for Abercrombie Kids. In 2008, she joined Next Management. She walked in 31 shows during New York Fashion Week. She was the main model for Calvin Klein and Marc Jacobs. After New York, she walked in many shows in Milan and Paris. She walked in 64 shows in one season!
In 2009, Vogue Paris magazine called her one of the "top 30 models of the 2000s." Karlie has been in many fashion magazines. These include American and Korean W, Elle, Allure, and different versions of Vogue. She was on 12 international Vogue covers in five years.
Karlie also appeared on the TV show Gossip Girl as herself. She became a favorite model for designer John Galliano and Dior. She opened many of their fashion shows.
Becoming a Top Model (2011–2014)
In 2011, Karlie continued working with Christian Dior. Life magazine put her on their cover during New York Fashion Week. The magazine showed her at fashion shows in Paris and New York. That fall, she walked in her first Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
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In 2012, Karlie was on the covers of British Vogue and Japanese Vogue. She was in ads for brands like Juicy Couture and Jean Paul Gaultier. She also helped host the MTV show House of Style. Before the 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Karlie cut her long hair into a bob style. This haircut became very popular and was called "the Karlie."
In 2013, Karlie was the face of campaigns for Donna Karan and Lacoste. She also worked with Victoria's Secret for their summer swimwear video. She hosted the red carpet for the 2013 MTV Movie Awards. Karlie became an ambassador for Coach, Inc. that year.
In 2014, Karlie was the face of Nike and Chanel Coco Noir perfume. She also worked with Frame Denim to create her own jeans collection. She designed an eyewear line with Warby Parker. Money from these glasses helped a program called Edible Schoolyard NYC. In September 2014, L'Oreal Paris announced Karlie as their new model. She was on the September 2014 cover of American Vogue with other top models.
Life After Victoria's Secret (2015–Present)
Karlie left Victoria's Secret in 2015. She later said she wanted to focus on messages that were better for young women. In March 2015, Karlie was on the cover of American Vogue with singer Taylor Swift. She also appeared in Swift's music video for "Bad Blood." Karlie joined Taylor Swift on stage during her 1989 World Tour.
In July 2015, Karlie started her own YouTube channel called Klossy. She posts weekly videos and answers questions from fans. In May 2016, Karlie became the new face of Swarovski jewelry. In April 2017, she was a reporter on the Netflix show Bill Nye Saves the World. Karlie also announced a new TV show called Movie Night with Karlie Kloss in Fall 2017. In May 2017, she won the Diane von Furstenberg Inspiration Award.
In April 2018, Karlie became a global model for Estée Lauder. In October 2018, she became the host and producer of Project Runway. She said she was excited to help new designers follow their dreams. Karlie is known for her strong and graceful walk on the runway.
Other Projects
Karlie has worked with the restaurant Momofuku Milk Bar to create 'Karlie's Kookies.' These cookies were sold to raise money for FEED Projects, which helps provide meals. In 2020, she led a group of people who bought the fashion magazine W. She also became a trustee for Barnard College. In November 2023, she bought the British fashion magazine i-D and became its CEO. In March 2024, she and her husband brought back Life magazine for print and digital.
Learning Computer Programming
Karlie Kloss is also a computer programmer. She learned about Ruby on Rails and other web development skills in 2014. She even narrated an episode about "Coding" on the Netflix show Explained in 2019.
In April 2015, Karlie started Kode with Klossy. This program teaches girls about computer science. She worked with Flatiron School and Code.org to offer scholarships. She also launched a free two-week summer coding camp for girls aged 13–18. The camp taught basic programming languages like Ruby, JavaScript, and Swift. By 2018, Kode with Klossy had 50 camps in 25 cities. Over 1,000 girls learned to build their own mobile apps or websites.
Personal Life
Karlie Kloss started dating businessman Joshua Kushner in 2012. They got engaged in July 2018. Karlie married Joshua on October 18, 2018, in New York. They had a second wedding party in Wyoming in June 2019. They have two sons, born in March 2021 and July 2023. In March 2025, she shared that they are expecting their third child.
Karlie has said it can be "frustrating" when people focus more on her relationship than her career. Karlie has supported Hillary Clinton in 2016, Joe Biden in 2020, and Kamala Harris in 2024 in US elections. She and her husband attended the March for Our Lives event in 2018. This event protested gun violence. Karlie is a feminist. She has said her decision to leave Victoria's Secret was partly because of her feminist beliefs. In 2024, Karlie helped gather signatures in Missouri for a vote on reproductive rights.
See also
In Spanish: Karlie Kloss para niños
- Forbes list of the world's highest-paid models
- Kushner family
