Claudia Schiffer

Schiffer rose to fame in the late 1980s and 1990s as part of "The Big 10," a group of supermodels that dominated the era. Known for her classic beauty and resemblance to Brigitte Bardot, she earned the nickname "The Blonde Bombshell." Her breakthrough came with Guess Jeans campaigns in 1989, followed by Chanel's 1990 runway show. She appeared on over 1,000 magazine covers, including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Time. She starred in campaigns for Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, L'Oréal, and Revlon, and walked runways for Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, and Christian Dior. She was a muse for Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel and worked with photographers like Richard Avedon and Mario Testino. Schiffer's work was featured in the 2009 Metropolitan Museum of Art's The Model as Muse exhibition.

Beyond modeling, Schiffer has acted in films such as Richie Rich (1994), Black and White (1999), and Love Actually (2003). She appeared in music videos for Bon Jovi and Westlife. She was married to magician David Copperfield from 1994 to 1999, and she often appeared as a special guest assistant in his stage shows, including a sawing-in-half trick that was voted by other magicians as one of the most baffling versions ever performed. She married British film producer Matthew Vaughn in 2002, and they have three children. The family lives in London and Suffolk, England. Following her husband's knighthood, she is allowed the official title of Lady Vaughn. Schiffer's net worth is estimated at $70 million, earned through modeling, endorsements, and business ventures like her Claudia Schiffer Cashmere line. As of 2025, she remains active in fashion, appearing in campaigns for Versace and Chanel. She supports charitable causes, including UNICEF and the Red Cross. With over 2 million Instagram followers, she shares modeling throwbacks, family moments, and updates on her fashion projects. Her legacy as a supermodel lies in her enduring beauty and business savvy.