Biography
Who is Agyness Deyn?
Early life and real name
Agyness Deyn was born Laura Michelle Hollins in Littleborough, United Kingdom, on February 16, 1983. She grew up in Lancashire and attended Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School. Before her modeling career took off, she worked a part-time job at a fish and chip shop in Stubbins at the age of thirteen.
She later adopted the name Agyness Deyn after consulting a numerology expert. Her mother and sister also changed their surnames to Deyn. During her youth, she spent time in London staying with her friend Henry Holland while working in a fast-food restaurant and a bar.
How Agyness became famous
Agyness Deyn was discovered while shopping in London with Henry Holland and subsequently signed with SELECT Model Management. In May 2007, she appeared on the cover of American Vogue alongside other prominent models as one of the world's next top models. Vogue Paris later recognized her as one of the top thirty models of the 2000s.
Throughout her runway career, she walked for major fashion houses including Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Hermés, Dior, and Versace. She also appeared in advertising campaigns for brands such as Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, Doc Martens, Adidas, and Reebok, and served as the face of several fragrances.
Career highlights
After stepping back from modeling in the 2010s, Agyness Deyn pursued acting and design. In film, she played the goddess Aphrodite in the 2010 movie Clash of the Titans. She also starred as Flo in the 2012 crime film Pusher and played the lead role of Chris Guthrie in the Scottish film adaptation Sunset Song.
Her other acting credits include the films Electricity, Patient Zero, The Titan, and Her Smell. She also made her West End stage debut in 2012 in the comedy play The Leisure Society and appeared in music videos for artists such as Woodkid and Rihanna.
Family and relationships
Agyness Deyn has experienced several high-profile relationships within the music industry, dating musicians such as Josh Hubbard, Albert Hammond Jr., Alex Greenwald, and Miles Kane during the 2000s.
She was married to American actor Giovanni Ribisi from 2012 until 2015. In August 2016, she married hedge fund marketer Joel McAndrew in New York.
Birthday and age
Agyness Deyn was born on February 16, 1983, which makes Agyness 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Agyness shares the date with 53 other famous people.
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