Stephanie Seymour facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stephanie Seymour
Seymour in 2008
Born	(1968-07-23) July 23, 1968 (age 56) 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	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Hair color	Brown
Eye color	Blue/Gray
Agency	IMG Models (New York, Paris, Milan, London, Sydney)

Stephanie Michelle Seymour (born July 23, 1968) is an American model and actress. She became famous in the 1980s and 1990s as one of the top models, known as a "supermodel." She appeared in magazines like the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and on the cover of Vogue. She was also one of the first "Angels" for the lingerie brand Victoria's Secret.

Stephanie has shared her beauty tips in a book. She has also worked in many advertising campaigns for clothes and makeup. In 2017, she started her own brand of lingerie. Besides modeling, she has acted in a movie, a TV show, and a video game.

How Stephanie Seymour Started Her Career

Stephanie Seymour was born in San Diego, California. Her father worked in real estate, and her mother was a hairstylist. She began modeling in her hometown when she was 16. She worked for local newspapers and department stores.

In 1983, when she was 15, Stephanie was a finalist in a big modeling contest. This contest was called the Elite Model Management Look of the Year. It is now known as Elite Model Look.

Becoming a Supermodel

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Stephanie Seymour became very well-known. She was featured in many issues of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She also appeared on the cover of Vogue.

During this time, Stephanie was a main model for Victoria's Secret. She appeared in their catalogs and stores. She became one of the most famous supermodels of her time. Other supermodels included Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, and Claudia Schiffer. These models were so popular that they were like movie stars.

Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour said these models were "fabulous for fashion." They became famous beyond just magazine pages. Many of them became the faces of makeup and perfume brands. Their lives and images were studied because they were so influential.

Other Projects and Campaigns

In 1998, Stephanie Seymour wrote a book called Stephanie Seymour's Beauty Secrets for Dummies. This book shared her tips for beauty.

In 2006, she appeared in an advertisement for Gap. She was featured alongside her children in this campaign.

In 2007, Stephanie worked on a creative campaign for Salvatore Ferragamo. She was featured with Claudia Schiffer in photos taken in Italy. They played film stars trying to avoid the paparazzi.

In 2013, Stephanie joined other supermodels for a special issue of Interview magazine. The issue was titled "Model."

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

In 2017, Stephanie co-founded her own lingerie brand called Raven & Sparrow. This brand sells high-quality, vintage-inspired pieces. These include camisoles, rompers, silk robes, and nightgowns. The collection is sold exclusively at Barneys New York.

Stephanie Seymour's Acting Roles

Stephanie Seymour has also tried acting. Her first acting role was in a video game.

Video Game Appearance

In 1994, Stephanie played Cynna Stone in the video game Hell: A Cyberpunk Thriller. She was a live actor in the game. Most of the game's characters and scenes were made with computer graphics.

Film and Television Roles

In 2000, Stephanie Seymour played Helen Frankenthaler in the movie Pollock. This film was about the artist Jackson Pollock.

In 2002, she appeared in an episode of the TV show Law & Order: Criminal Intent. She played the role of Sara Lindstrom in the episode titled "Crazy".

Stephanie Seymour's Family Life

Stephanie Seymour has been married and has children.

From 1989 to 1990, she was married to a guitarist named Tommy Andrews. They have a son together named Dylan.

Later, she was engaged to Axl Rose, the lead singer of the band Guns N' Roses. She appeared in two of their music videos: "Don't Cry" and "November Rain". Their engagement ended in 1993.

Soon after, Stephanie began dating businessman Peter Brant. They got married in July 1995 in Paris. They have two sons, Peter II and Harry, and a daughter. The couple briefly separated in 2009 but later got back together in 2010.

Filmography

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  Stephanie Seymour in 2008

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In Spanish: Stephanie Seymour para niños