Biography
Who is Claudia Schiffer?
Early life and discovery
Claudia Schiffer was born in Rheinberg, Germany, on August 25, 1970. Her mother was Gudrun and her father was Heinz Schiffer, who worked as a lawyer. Growing up in a small town, she originally aspired to enter the legal profession and worked in her father's law firm.
Her life changed in October 1987 when she was discovered at age seventeen in a Düsseldorf nightclub by Michel Levaton, the head of Metropolitan Models. After leaving high school, she traveled to Paris for a trial photo shoot, which led to her appearance on the cover of Elle.
Modeling career and runway success
Claudia Schiffer achieved her breakthrough in 1989 by starring in prominent advertising campaigns for Guess. Her early resemblance to Brigitte Bardot drew considerable attention from the fashion industry. Karl Lagerfeld selected her to become the new face of Chanel, and she walked in her first runway show for the fashion house in January 1990.
Throughout her career, she appeared on the covers of major publications such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, and Time, eventually surpassing one thousand magazine covers. She walked the runway for luxury houses including Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, and Valentino, commanding high fees per show during the height of the supermodel era.
Acting and film production
Beyond modeling, Claudia expanded her career into film and television. She made her acting debut in the 1994 children's movie Richie Rich, playing the fitness trainer to the title character. She subsequently appeared in films such as The Blackout, Friends and Lovers, Black and White, and Zoolander.
She also secured a semi-cameo role in the 2003 romantic comedy Love Actually. Operating under her married name, she later transitioned behind the camera as an executive producer for films including Kick-Ass 2, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Rocketman, and Argylle.
Personal life and family
Claudia Schiffer's personal life attracted significant media attention throughout her career. She was previously engaged to magician David Copperfield. She later married film director Matthew Vaughn in 2002.
Together, the couple has three children named Caspar, Clementine, and Cosima. Alongside her professional pursuits, she has engaged in extensive charity work, serving as a UK Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF and supporting the Make Poverty History campaign.
Birthday and age
Claudia Schiffer was born on August 25, 1970, which makes Claudia 56 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Claudia shares the date with 34 other famous people.
Explore more
