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Stephanie Seymour
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Seymour in 2008
Born (1968-07-23) July 23, 1968 (age 57)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Occupation
  • Model
  • actress
Years active 1983–present
Spouse(s)
  • Tommy Andrews
    (m. 1989; div. 1990)
    Peter Brant
    (m. 1995)
Children 4; including Peter II
Modeling information
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Hair color Brown
Eye color Blue/Gray
Agency
  • IMG Models (New York, Paris, Milan, London, Sydney)

Stephanie Michelle Seymour (born July 23, 1968) is a famous American model and actress. She became well-known in the 1980s and 1990s. Stephanie was one of the top supermodels of her time.

She appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She also graced the cover of Vogue. Stephanie was a Victoria's Secret Angel too. She even wrote a book with beauty tips. She has been in many ads for clothes and makeup. In 2017, Stephanie started her own lingerie brand. She has also acted in movies, TV shows, and video games.

Early Life and Modeling Career

Stephanie Seymour was born in San Diego, California. Her father was a real estate developer. Her mother worked as a hairstylist. Stephanie began modeling at age 16. She worked for local newspapers and department stores.

In 1983, when she was 15, she was a finalist. This was at the first Elite Model Management Look of the Year contest. This contest is now called Elite Model Look.

Becoming a Supermodel

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Stephanie was very busy. She appeared in many Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue magazines. She also appeared on the cover of Vogue. During this time, she was a main model for Victoria's Secret. She modeled their lingerie and hosiery.

Stephanie was one of the most famous supermodels. Other famous models included Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell. Also, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, and Cindy Crawford. These models were like movie stars. They became known all over the world. They were featured in magazines and ads.

In 1998, Stephanie wrote a book. It was called Stephanie Seymour's Beauty Secrets for Dummies. In 2006, she appeared in a Gap ad. She was with her children in the ad.

Later Modeling Work

In 2007, Stephanie was in a campaign for Salvatore Ferragamo. She was with Claudia Schiffer. They were photographed in Italy. In 2013, she appeared in Interview magazine. She was with other supermodels.

In 2014, Stephanie became a global spokesmodel for Estée Lauder. This is a big beauty company.

In 2017, Stephanie co-founded her own lingerie line. It is called Raven & Sparrow. The line sells comfortable, vintage-inspired pieces. These include camisoles and silk robes. You can find them at Barneys New York.

Acting Roles

Stephanie Seymour has also tried acting. Her first acting role was in a video game. It was called Hell: A Cyberpunk Thriller in 1994. She played an explosives expert named Cynna Stone.

In 2000, she played Helen Frankenthaler in the movie Pollock. In 2002, she was in a TV show. She played Sara Lindstrom in an episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

Personal Life

Stephanie Seymour has been married twice. From 1989 to 1990, she was married to Tommy Andrews. They had a son named Dylan.

Later, she married businessman Peter Brant in July 1995. They have three children together. Their first son, Peter II, was born in 1993. They had another son, Harry, in 1996. Their daughter was born in 2004.

Filmography

Video game
Year Title Role Notes
1994 Hell: A Cyberpunk Thriller Cynna Stone
Film
Year Film Role Notes
2000 Pollock Helen Frankenthaler
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2002 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Sara Lindstrom Episode: "Crazy"

See also

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