Shalom Harlow facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shalom Harlow
Shalom Harlow in 2007
Born	(1973-12-05) December 5, 1973 (age 51) Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Occupation	Model actress
Modeling information
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Hair color	Dark brown
Eye color	Blue
Agency	IMG Models

Shalom Harlow is a famous Canadian model and actress. She was born on December 5, 1973. Shalom started her career in the early 1990s. By the end of that decade, she was a top supermodel. In 2007, Forbes magazine said she was one of the world's highest-earning supermodels.

Shalom has also acted in movies like In & Out (1997) and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003). She also hosted MTV's House of Style TV show with another model, Amber Valletta.

Early Life and Interests

Shalom Harlow was born in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Her mother, Sandi Herbert, named her Shalom. This is a Hebrew word that means "peace." Her father, David Harlow, worked in different jobs. Her mother helped adults with special needs.

Shalom grew up near Toronto. She has two younger brothers, Chris and Nathan. When she was younger, Shalom took ballet lessons. But she found it wasn't for her. She later became interested in tap dancing because she liked the sounds it made.

Shalom's Modeling Career

Shalom Harlow was discovered when she was 17 years old. This happened at a Cure concert in Toronto. Since then, she has been on many magazine covers. She has also appeared in fashion stories and walked in top runway shows. Many fashion designers love working with Shalom. They feel her unique look works well for both everyday clothes and fancy designer outfits.

In 1995, she won the first-ever Vogue/VH1 Model of the Year award. In 1996, she co-hosted the TV show House of Style on MTV. She hosted it with fellow supermodel Amber Valletta.

In 1998, Shalom was part of a very famous fashion show. It was for Alexander McQueen's Spring/Summer 1999 collection. During the show, two robotic arms spray-painted her in black and yellow. This moment is still remembered as one of the most iconic in fashion history.

In 2007, Forbes magazine listed her as one of the top-earning supermodels. She earned about $2 million that year.

Shalom Harlow faced some health challenges in 2013. She got Lyme disease and other illnesses. Because of this, she took a break from modeling for a while.

Return to Modeling (2018-Present)

In September 2018, Shalom Harlow returned to the runway. This was after a six-year break. She walked in the Versace show at Milan Fashion Week. After that, she was in Versace's ad campaign for Spring/Summer 2019.

In December 2018, she was on the cover of Vogue Italia. This was her first magazine cover since 2012. In May 2023, she appeared on the cover of Vogue. This special issue was about designer Karl Lagerfeld. She was with other famous models like Naomi Campbell and Gigi Hadid.

Throughout her career, Shalom has been on the covers of many magazines. These include Vogue, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar. She has also walked for top fashion brands. Some of these are Chanel, Dior, Prada, and Gucci. She has been in ad campaigns for brands like Dolce & Gabbana and Ralph Lauren.

Shalom's Acting Roles

Shalom Harlow has also appeared in several movies and TV shows.

Movies

Television Shows

Documentaries

Print Work

• 1998 Pirelli Calendar, June

See also

In Spanish: Shalom Harlow para niños