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Kate Moss Profile |
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Birth Date: January 16, 1974
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Birth Place: Addiscombe, Surrey, England, UK
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Birth Name: Katherine Moss
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Height: 5'7"
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Biography |
Kate Moss, who has become one of the most recognized
and highest paid supermodels of the '90s, was born in
Croydon, Surrey, England, on January 16, 1974.
Kate's entry into the fashion industry all started in 1988,
when she and her family were in JFK Airport on their way
back from a vacation in the Bahamas. The then 14-year-old
Kate caught the eye of Sarah Ducas of Storm Agency, who
approached her. This chance encounter was the launching pad
of Kate's hugely successful career.
Kate signed with three different modeling agencies -- Women
in New York, Marilyn in Milan, and Storm in London. Her
first modeling job was a topless appearance on the cover of
the British magazine, The Face.
After that, Kate was on her way to becoming the latest "It"
girl, whose face and body would show up everywhere. The long
list of magazine covers she has graced include Allure and
Harper's Bazaar in the U.S.; Arena, Elle and The Face in the
UK; as well as the American, British, Australian, Italian,
and Brazilian editions of Vogue.
If someone could possibly not recognize Kate Moss from the
slew of magazine covers she has graced, they surely would
from all the advertisements she has appeared in. Kate
practically became a staple in Calvin Klein ads, such as
those for fragrances like Obsession, CK Be and CK One. The
man behind these controversial ads, Calvin Klein, can be
credited with launching Kate Moss' career in the early '90s.
In addition to Calvin Klein ads, she has also appeared in
ads for Burberry, Cerruti 1881, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace,
L'Oreal, and Yves Saint Laurent.
Kate has also strutted her stuff on the catwalks for such
big-name designers as Calvin Klein, Chanel and Versace.
Moss also made her way onto the small and big screens. She
appeared as herself in several episodes of the British
comedy series French and Saunders in 1996, as well as in
movies like Isaac Mizrahi's Unzipped (1995), Catwalk (1996),
Beautopia (1998), and Original Copies (1999). In 1999, she
appeared as Maid Marian/Queen Marian in Blackadder Back &
Forth.
In keeping with the tradition of supermodels being cast in
music videos, such as Linda Evangelista and Helena
Christensen, Kate Moss wins the prize for the most music
video appearances. She has been in Johnny Cash's "Delia's
Gone," Primal Scream's "Kowalski" and Elton John's "The Way
You Look Tonight."
Also leaving her mark in the publishing world, Kate released
a book called Kate: The Kate Moss Story, which is a
collection of her favorite pictures of none other than
herself.
Although Kate's career has been multi-faceted to say the
least, not all has been rosy Kate Moss' story. Mostly known
for her unhealthy image (her rail-thin figure refueled the
"heroin chic" waif look of the early '90s and she is known
as a heavy smoker), Kate checked into the Priory Clinic in
1998, suffering from exhaustion.
Having been romantically linked to fellow partier Johnny
Depp for four years, Kate also dated Calvin Klein
photographer Mario Sorrenti. Recipient of the VH1 Award for
Model of the Year in 1996, Kate Moss is unquestionably one
of the most successful and controversial models of the '90s,
having earned an income of approximately $10,000 per day.
On September 29, 2002, she became a mother with the birth of
daughter Lila Grace, whose father is Kate's boyfriend
Jefferson Hack. During her pregnancy, she posed nude for a
near life-size portrait called "Naked Portrait 2002," which
sold for approximately $6.5 million at Christie's auction
house.
In July 2005, Kate won a lawsuit against the British tabloid
The Sunday Mirror for "falsely claiming" that she slipped
into a coma after consuming cocaine. Unfortunately for Kate,
in September 2005, the British newspaper The Daily Mirror
printed pictures of her sniffing cocaine with her boyfriend
Pete Doherty, the frontman of the British punk band The
Libertines. As a result, H&M, Chanel and Burberry have
cancelled Kate's contracts, and many are wondering if the
supermodel's career may be over. |
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Other
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Dated Billy Zane. [1999]
Estimated wealth $26.8 million dollars. [April 1998]
Net worth 2.2 million dollars. [1994]
Was engaged to Johnny Depp.
Was on the cover of George magazine (April 1998).
Was on the first issue of Russian Vogue.
Although she is one of the world's top fashion models, she
did not arrive with the first wave of supermodels of the
80's. The original five supermodels were Claudia Schiffer,
Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, and
Linda Evangelista.
Has a tiny heart tattooed on her hand.
Kate and boyfriend Jefferson Hack welcomed first child
daughter Lila Grace on September 29, 2002. The baby weighed
6 1/2 lbs.
Spokesmodel of Narciso Rodriguez.
Spokesmodel of Cerruti 1881.
Spokesmodel of Banana Republic.
Spokesmodel of Versace.
Spokesmodel of Yves Saint-Laurent.
Spokesmodel of Gucci.
Spokesmodel of Louis Vuitton.
Former spokesmodel of Burberry.
Spokesmodel of Celine.
Worked on Calvin Klein campaign nicknamed "Heroin Kids" with
Chay White, Dolce Lauren, Michelle Duffy, Trey Ridley and
Dante LaTreche. [1996]
Is a vegan.
Measurements: 33A-23-34 (source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine).
Spokesmodel of Vero Moda.
Mentioned in Jewel Kilcher's song Intuition.
Is best friends with actress/designer Sadie Frost, model
Frankie Rayder, and designer Stella McCartney.
Is the face of famed perfume Coco Mademoiselle, Yves
Saint-Laurent Opium, and is the first face of Rimmel
cosmetics.
Modelling agencies: New York: IMG models; Paris: Marylin;
London: Storm.
She has released her own picture book called Kate: The Kate
Moss Story.
Her naked portrait painted by Lucien Freud was sold for 3.9
million pounds (US$7.2 million) by Christie's in London in
Feb 2005.
She was named the world's best dressed woman by Britain's
Glamour magazine, beating out 8,000 other nominees.
[February 2005]
In 1995, she received the "Fashion Personality of the Year"
award and she won "Model of the Year" at the VH1 Fashion
Awards in 1996.
She was discovered at the age of 14 by Sarah Doukas of the
Storm Agency at the JFK airport while returning to England
after a family holiday in the Bahamas.
At the age of 30 she was declared the sexiest woman of all
time according to a poll conducted by men's magazine "Arena"
to mark its 150th issue.
Her friendship with best friend Sadie Frost ended because
Frost didn't approve of Moss' relationship with rock-singer
Pete Doherty.
Was named "The world's greatest supermodel" by the fashion
industry and other supermodels on Channel 5's search for
"The world's greatest supermodel".
Engaged to rock singer Pete Doherty. [September 2005]
Spokesmodel of H&M.
Her working partners H & M, Burberry, H Stern and Chanel
fired her from her contract due to her cocaine scandal.
[September 2005]
Topped Vogue's list of "Best Dressed Personalities in 2005".
Her former fiancée Pete Doherty ranked #2 in the mens' list
(29 December 2005). |
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