Kate Moss facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kate Moss
Moss in 2019
Born	Katherine Ann Moss (1974-01-16) 16 January 1974 (age 51) Croydon, London, England
Occupation	Model, fashion designer
Years active	1988–present
Spouse(s)	Jamie Hince ​ ​ (m. 2011; div. 2016)​
Children	Lila Moss
Relatives	Lottie Moss (half-sister)
Modelling information
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Hair colour	Blonde (dyed)
Eye colour	Hazel
Agency	d'management group (Milan) KMA (London)

Katherine Ann Moss (born 16 January 1974) is a famous English model. She became well-known in the early 1990s. This was during a time when a new, relaxed fashion trend was popular.

Her work with Calvin Klein helped her become a fashion icon. Kate Moss is known for her unique, slender look. She has also created her own clothing lines. She has been involved in music projects and works as a fashion editor for British Vogue. In 2012, she was one of the world's highest-paid models. Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in 2007.

Early Life and School

Kate Moss was born on 16 January 1974 in Croydon, Greater London. Her mother, Linda Rosina Moss, was a barmaid, and her father, Peter Edward Moss, worked for an airline. She grew up in the Addiscombe and Sanderstead areas.

Kate has a younger brother named Nick and a half-sister named Lottie. Her parents divorced when she was 13 years old. She went to Ridgeway Primary School and Riddlesdown High School. As a teenager, she worked in local shops.

Kate Moss's Modeling Career

Kate Moss has been featured in many advertising campaigns. These include big names like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Burberry, Dior, and Calvin Klein. She has appeared on the cover of many fashion magazines. These include UK, US, and French Vogue. She has been on the cover of British Vogue 30 times.

She has also appeared on the first covers of Russian and Japanese Vogue. Kate Moss has worked with famous photographers like Mario Testino and Steven Meisel. In 2005, she won the Vogue/CFDA award as a Fashion Inspiration. In 2006, she was named Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards.

Designing Clothes and Fragrances

In 2007, Kate Moss launched a clothing collection for Topshop. The collection was very popular. Topshop reportedly paid her £3 million for this collaboration. The designs included clothes, bags, shoes, and belts.

She also launched her own fragrance and body lotion line with Coty in 2007. In early 2010, she designed handbags for Longchamp. From 2011, she modeled for Mango. In 2014, Kate Moss released her second collection for Topshop.

Special Appearances and Awards

In 2012, Kate Moss appeared in the music video for George Michael's song White Light. She also performed with Naomi Campbell at the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games.

In December 2013, Kate Moss received a Special Recognition award at the British Fashion Awards. This award honored her 25-year contribution to fashion. In 2014, she collected David Bowie's Brit Award for Best British Male. She wore a special costume that Bowie had worn before.

In September 2016, Kate Moss started her own modeling agency called Kate Moss Agency (KMA). Her agency represents models like Rita Ora and Jordan Barrett.

Other Projects

Kate Moss has also been involved in music. She played tambourine on Oasis songs like "Don't Go Away" and "Fade Away". She also sang on songs by Primal Scream and Babyshambles. She even co-wrote four songs for Babyshambles' second album.

In 1999, Kate Moss acted in the British comedy Blackadder: Back & Forth. She played both Maid Marian and a fictional Queen of England. The director said they wanted "the best looking woman in England" for the role. In 2014, she made a cameo appearance as herself in the film The Boy in the Dress.

Kate Moss has also launched four different perfume lines. These include "Kate Moss," "Vintage Muse," "Lila Belle," and "Love Blossoms." A film called "Moss and Freud" is planned. It will be about the creation of a painting of Kate Moss by artist Lucian Freud.

Helping Others (Philanthropy)

Kate Moss has supported many charities. She has helped War Child. In 2007, she designed a charm for a necklace to raise money for Cancer Research UK. She said she was happy to help fund important research.

She also helped start the SamandRuby charity in 2006. This charity helps provide education and shelter for children in Thailand. The charity is named after her friend Samantha Archer Fayet and her daughter Ruby Rose. They were sadly killed by a tsunami in Thailand.

Kate Moss also supports the Elton John AIDS Foundation, the Hoping Foundation, and Comic Relief. In 2006, she appeared in a Little Britain sketch for Comic Relief. In 2011, she made a short film for Comic Relief called "Misery Bear's Comic Relief Starring Kate Moss."

In 2014, Kate Moss designed a Paddington Bear statue. It was one of fifty statues created by celebrities. These statues were placed around London before the film Paddington was released. The statues were then auctioned to raise money for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC).

Personal Life

Kate Moss was in a relationship with actor Johnny Depp from 1994 to 1998. She has a daughter named Lila Moss (born Lila Grace Moss Hack) who was born in September 2002. Lila is also a model. Her father is Jefferson Hack, an editor. Kate Moss is the godmother to Sadie Frost and Jude Law's daughter, Iris Law.

Kate Moss was in a relationship with Libertines band member Pete Doherty. They met at her 31st birthday party in 2005. They later split up in 2007.

Kate Moss married Jamie Hince, the guitarist of The Kills, on 1 July 2011. She wore a dress designed by John Galliano. They separated in 2015 and divorced in 2016. Since then, she has been in a relationship with British photographer Count Nikolai von Bismarck.

In 2011, Kate Moss bought a home in Highgate, London. She sold it in 2022 and moved to the Cotswolds. Forbes magazine has listed her as one of the world's top-earning models. In 2007, she was estimated to be worth £45 million.

Film and TV Appearances

Books About Kate Moss

In 2012, a book called Kate: The Kate Moss Book was released. Kate Moss worked on this book herself. It looks back at her career, from when she was a new model to becoming one of the most famous models ever.

The book includes photos by many well-known photographers. These include Arthur Elgort, Corinne Day, Mario Testino, and Peter Lindbergh.

Images for kids

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  Kate Moss with Mario Testino in 2007

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  Kate Moss in 2015

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  Alan McGee, Kate Moss, and BP Fallon DJing in 2004

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  Kate Moss's "Goldie Bear" Paddington Bear statue, auctioned for charity

See also

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