Poppy Delevingne facts for kids
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Poppy Delevingne
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![]() Poppy Delevingne in 2009
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Born |
Poppy Angela Delevingne
3 May 1986 London, England
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Other names | Poppy Cook |
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Years active | 2004–present |
Spouse(s) |
James Cook
(m. 2014; sep 2022) |
Parent(s) | Charles Delevingne (father) |
Relatives | Cara Delevingne (sister) Jocelyn Stevens (maternal grandfather) |
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Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Hair colour | Blonde |
Eye colour | Blue |
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Poppy Angela Delevingne (born on May 3, 1986) is an English model and actress. She is also known for being a socialite, which means she is a well-known person who attends many social events.
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About Poppy Delevingne's Life
Her Family and Early Life
Poppy Delevingne was born in London, England. She is one of three daughters of Charles Hamar Delevingne, who works with properties, and Pandora Anne Delevingne. She grew up in an area of London called Belgravia. Poppy went to a school called Bedales School.
She has two sisters. Her younger sister, Cara Delevingne, is also a famous model and actress. Their maternal grandfather was Sir Jocelyn Stevens, who was important in publishing and heritage.
Poppy Delevingne was good friends with fashion designer Matthew Williamson. She also used to share an apartment in New York with actress Sienna Miller.
In October 2012, Poppy got engaged to James Cook. He used to be a model and now works for his family's aerospace company. They got married in May 2014. It was announced in March 2023 that Poppy and James Cook had separated.
Her Career as a Model and Actress
Poppy Delevingne started her career in 2004. She appeared in the music video for the song "Sunday Morning" by the band Maroon 5. In the video, she played a karaoke singer in Japan.
In 2008, she was discovered by Sarah Doukas, who founded Storm Management. This helped her start her modeling career.
Poppy has worked as a model for many well-known brands. These include Shiatzy Chen, Laura Ashley, Anya Hindmarch, Alberta Ferretti, and Burberry. She has also walked on the runway for designers like Julien Macdonald and Giles Deacon. Famous photographers like Terry Richardson have taken her pictures.
Designer Marc Jacobs noticed her talent. She became the face of the Louis Vuitton summer collection in 2012. Poppy has also been on the covers of many fashion magazines. These include Vogue (Turkey), Harper's Bazaar (Korea), Elle (Mexico, Ukraine, Korea, Norway), and Love.
Besides modeling, Poppy is a Young Ambassador for the British Fashion Council. She is also a brand ambassador for Chanel and a spokesperson for Jo Malone London.
In 2017, Poppy started acting in movies. She played Clara Von Gluckfberg in the film Kingsman: The Golden Circle. She also appeared as Adrianna Colonna in The Aspern Papers.
In 2020, Poppy and her two sisters, Chloe and Cara, started a business together. They launched Della Vite, which sells special Prosecco wines. These wines are made in a way that is good for the environment and are also vegan. The name "Della Vite" means "of the vine" in Italian.
Poppy Delevingne's Filmography
Film Roles
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | The Boat That Rocked | Model | |
Perfect | Liberty | Short film | |
2014 | She's Funny That Way | Macy's Greeter | |
2016 | Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie | Fashion Show / Huki Muki Attendee | |
Elvis & Nixon | Stewardess #4 | ||
2017 | King Arthur: Legend of the Sword | Igraine | |
Kingsman: The Golden Circle | Clara Von Gluckfberg | ||
2018 | The Aspern Papers | Signora Colonna | |
2019 | Bittersweet Symphony | Abigail | |
2020 | Spy Intervention | Pam Grayson | |
2022 | Assailant (film) | Zoe |
Television Roles
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model | Herself / Guest Judge | Series 8, Episode: "Episode 10" |
2015 | I Live with Models | Sophie | Episode: "The Suit" |
The Royals | Tiara | Episode: "We Are Pictures, or Mere Beasts" | |
2018 | Genius | Marie-Thérèse Walter | Recurring role (season 2) |
2019–2020 | Riviera | Daphne Eltham | Main cast (series 2–3) |
Music Videos
Year | Title | Artist(s) | Role | Ref. |
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2004 | "Sunday Morning" | Maroon 5 | Karaoke Singer | |
2017 | "Sing Out" | Herself and Karen Elson | Store Owner |
See also
In Spanish: Poppy Delevingne para niños