Biography
Who is Kelly Gale?
Early life
Kelly Gale Olivia Gale was born on May 14, 1995, in Gothenburg, Sweden. During her childhood, she lived in Ghana for four years and also spent time in Australia. Her mother, Gita, worked as a dentist and former pilot, while her father, Jeff, worked as a photographer and former footballer. Kelly grew up alongside two younger brothers.
As a child, Kelly was active in sports. She played football for Näsets SK in Gothenburg and practiced tennis starting at the age of seven. For her education, she attended local schools including Näsetskolan and Göteborgs Högre Samskola in her hometown.
Modeling career
At the age of 13, a model agent discovered Kelly outside a coffee shop in Gothenburg. Although her parents initially opposed her pursuing modeling, she began taking jobs one year later, with H&M serving as one of her first clients. Her major breakthrough in the fashion industry came in 2012 when she walked in a Chanel fashion show.
Kelly achieved further prominence in 2013 by walking in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show for the first time. She subsequently returned to walk the brand's runway in 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Over the years, she has walked for numerous designers, including Azzedine Alaia, Tom Ford, Ralph Lauren, and Jean Paul Gaultier.
Acting projects
Beyond modeling, Kelly expanded her career into film acting. She made her big screen debut in the 2013 action thriller film Plane. Following her debut, she secured a role in the 2014 science fiction film Uglies. She continued her acting work by appearing in the 2026 sports action drama film Beast and the disaster horror film Deep Water.
Personal life and relationships
Kelly maintains a strict fitness regime to support her active career, training for two to three hours daily with activities like power walking, jogging, boxing, and yoga. She previously maintained a long-term relationship with Swedish business manager Johannes Jarl.
In early 2019, she began a relationship with Swedish actor Joel Kinnaman. The couple announced their engagement in January 2021. They were later married in 2024 during the Burning Man Festival.
Birthday and age
Kelly Gale was born on May 14, 1995, which makes Kelly 31 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Kelly shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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