Toni Garrn facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Toni Garrn
Garrn in 2017
Born	Antonia Garrn (1992-07-07) 7 July 1992 (age 33) Hamburg, Germany
Spouse(s)	Alex Pettyfer ​ ​ (m. 2020; sep. 2023)​
Children	1
Modeling information
Hair color	Blonde
Eye color	Blue
Agency	The Lions (New York, Los Angeles) Women Management (Paris, Milan) Storm Management (London) View Management (Barcelona)

Antonia Garrn (born on July 7, 1992) is a famous German model. She became well-known in the fashion world after signing a special contract with Calvin Klein in 2008. She was married to British actor Alex Pettyfer, and they have a daughter together.

Early Life and Discoveries

Toni Garrn was born in Hamburg, Germany. Her father works for an oil company, and her mother is a businesswoman. She has an older brother named Niklas, who is also a model.

When Toni was two years old, her family moved to London. Later, at age six, they moved to Athens, Greece, where she went to Campion School. By the time she was 10, her family moved back to Hamburg. Toni also learned to play classical piano from a young age.

Toni was discovered when she was 13 years old during the 2006 FIFA World Cup in her hometown of Hamburg. Soon after, she signed with a modeling agency in New York called Women Management. Toni speaks both English and German fluently, and she can also speak French.

Her Modeling Career

Toni Garrn at the Berlinale 2017

Toni Garrn started her runway career at age 15. Her first big show was for Calvin Klein's Spring/Summer 2008 collection in New York. She then appeared in their advertisements. The next season, she again modeled only for Calvin Klein.

In 2009, she walked in over 60 fashion shows. She worked for famous designers like Stella McCartney, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Hermès.

Magazine Appearances

Toni has been featured in many top fashion magazines. These include Vogue in different countries like Paris, Italy, and the US. She has also appeared in Elle, Numéro, Glamour, and Harper's Bazaar. She even graced the covers of Tush and V magazines.

In early 2012, she was ranked among the Top 50 Models Women on models.com. She first appeared on this list in 2009 and reached as high as 11th place.

Special Projects and Charity

In 2014, Toni worked with a German denim brand called Closed. She designed her own line of jeans. The money from selling her "Toni" jeans and a special T-shirt goes to charity. This charity helps educate young girls in Africa.

Toni's modeling work includes advertisements for many well-known brands. Some of these are Prada, Versace, Cartier, Dior, H&M, and L'Oréal. She has also worked with famous photographers like Steven Meisel and Mario Testino.

Working with Victoria's Secret

In 2011, Toni Garrn began modeling for Victoria's Secret. She first appeared in their catalogs for their clothing line. Soon after, she walked in the 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. She also did a photoshoot for their PINK-line.

In April 2012, some news reports incorrectly said she would become an official Victoria's Secret Angel. It was later clarified that she was chosen for a Victoria's Secret campaign. She launched a new fragrance with other models in SoHo, New York. Toni returned to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in November 2012. She also walked in the shows in 2013 and 2018.

Acting Roles

Toni Garrn has also tried acting. In 2017, she played the role of Reeva Steenkamp in a TV movie called Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer. This film was about a real-life event. In the same year, she appeared in a German drama series called You Are Wanted.

In 2018, she was in the movie Head Full of Honey. She also appeared in a music video for the song "La Cintura" by Álvaro Soler. In 2019, she had a small role in the superhero movie Spider-Man: Far from Home.

Helping Others: Charity Work

Toni Garrn is very involved in charity work. In 2014, she became an ambassador for Plan International. This organization has a campaign called Because I Am a Girl. Toni has hosted many events to raise money for Plan.

In February 2016, Toni started her own charity, the Toni Garrn Foundation. This foundation raises money to help girls get an education. It supports projects in countries like Burundi, Ghana, Rwanda, and Uganda. She holds an annual "Supermodel Flea Market" to raise funds. At this event, clothes donated by celebrities and models are sold.

Personal Life

Toni Garrn used to live in an apartment in New York City with her best friend. She chose to skip fashion week in February 2010 to focus on her final school exams.

Toni was in a relationship with actor Leonardo DiCaprio from 2013 to 2014. She got engaged to English actor Alex Pettyfer in December 2019. They got married in Hamburg, Germany, in October 2020. Their daughter was born in July 2021. Toni announced in April 2023 that she and Alex Pettyfer were divorcing.

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Toni Garrn para niños