Lydia Hearst
Also known as Lydia Hearst Shaw, Lydia Marie Hearst-Shaw
Career
Active 2004 – present
Biography
About Lydia Hearst
Lydia Hearst is an actress, supermodel, producer, writer, and influencer with a career spanning over two decades. She is perhaps best known as the great-granddaughter of publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst, a lineage that has opened doors in both fashion and film. Born in Wilton, Connecticut, she has lived and worked in London and Paris, and currently splits her time between Los Angeles and New York City. Her green eyes and auburn hair are striking against her slim 5'7" frame, and she has maintained a natural look with no tattoos or piercings.
Lydia began her career in 2004, quickly rising to prominence in the modeling world. In 2008, she was named Supermodel of the Year at the Michael Awards and also won Best International Supermodel at the Madrid Glamour Awards. Since then, she has balanced modeling with acting, appearing in supporting roles in popular TV series like Gossip Girl and Mistresses, as well as indie films such as Two Jacks, Cabin Fever: Patient Zero, and #Horror. She also starred in lead roles in movies like Condemned, Guys Reading Poems, and Stealing Chanel. Her versatility as a performer is evident in the range of genres she tackles, from horror to drama to comedy.
Beyond her on-screen work, Lydia has amassed a substantial social media following. With 188,000 followers on Instagram, she shares glimpses of her life and projects. She is openly straight and enjoys performing solo scenes with topless nudity. Despite being 41, she continues to work actively in both film and fashion, proving that her appeal is enduring. Her ability to navigate both the fashion runways and the film set has made her a unique figure in the entertainment industry, and she shows no signs of slowing down.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2004-present (started around 19 years old; 22 years active)
- Birthplace
- Wilton, Connecticut, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Auburn
- Eye Color
- Green
- Weight
- 110 lbs (or 50 kg)
- Measurements
- 33–23–33 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.70
- Bra/Cup Size
- B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- None
- Piercings
- None
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Topless Only)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 188k (as of July 2026)
Frequently asked
What acting roles is Lydia Hearst best known for?
Lydia has appeared in major TV series like Gossip Girl and Mistresses, and starred in films such as #Horror, Condemned, and Stealing Chanel.
How has Lydia's modeling career been recognized?
In 2008, she won Supermodel of the Year at the Michael Awards and Best International Supermodel at the Madrid Glamour Awards.
Does Lydia have any tattoos or piercings?
No, she has none, which is notable for someone in her profession.
Did you know
- Lydia is the great-granddaughter of media mogul William Randolph Hearst.
- She won Supermodel of the Year at the 2008 Michael Awards and Best International Supermodel at the Madrid Glamour Awards the same year.
- She has acted in both horror films (Cabin Fever: Patient Zero, #Horror) and romantic comedies (Two for One).
- Her Instagram following has grown from 172,000 to 188,000 over a few years.
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