Simone Kowalski

Born on July 25, 1997, in Stade, Lower Saxony, Germany, she is a German glamour model of Caucasian ethnicity. Her career in modeling began around 2018 and included a stint as a Playboy model, featuring topless-only nudity. She has also graced the cover of German Playboy in May 2020. While her modeling career was short, she has remained in the public eye, with an Instagram following of 166k as of June 2026. She lives in Stade and has a background in athletics, having practiced at VfL Stade in her youth. Currently, she is studying international primary school teaching.

Her win on Germany's Next Topmodel came with a contract at ONEeins fab Management, a 100,000 euro prize, and a Harper's Bazaar cover shoot. However, her experience with the show has been controversial. In 2020, she criticized the show for its portrayal of young people, saying it shouldn't be perceived as entertainment. In 2022, she spoke out against the show, calling it dangerous and traumatic for many contestants. She stated, "They took everything from me," and described the experience as making her sick. She also claimed she was forced to work for Heidi Klum's father against her will. She has advocated for the show's discontinuation and, along with fellow contestant Lisa D'Amato, has discussed the mental trauma it caused. These experiences have shaped her perspective, even as she continues to pursue her studies.