Vendela Kirsebom

Kirsebom's modeling career took off with a 1988 Elle Sweden cover shot by Gilles Bensimon. She appeared on over 150 magazine covers, including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Cosmopolitan, and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, which she first appeared in 1993 and landed the cover that same year, shot in Norway. She was a Victoria's Secret Angel from 1991 to 1998, appearing in catalogs and the 1996 and 1997 fashion shows. She walked runways for designers like Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, and Christian Dior. She retired from modeling in the early 2000s but returned for Vogue Scandinavia in 2021 and an H&M campaign in 2023.

Beyond modeling, Kirsebom acted in films such as Batman & Robin (1997), The Parent Trap (1998), and Muppets from Space (1999). She hosted Top Model Norway (2007-2008) and Sweden's Next Top Model (2011), and competed on Norwegian Dancing with the Stars in 2010. She appeared in George Michael's music video "Too Funky" in 1992 with Tyra Banks. She has been married twice, first to Norwegian politician Olaf Thommessen from 1996 to 2007, with whom she has two daughters, Anouk and Angelika. She married Swedish chef Johan Renck in 2010, and they have a son, Felix. She splits her time between Stockholm and Oslo.

Kirsebom is 5'8" tall with blonde hair and blue eyes, and her measurements during her peak were approximately 34-24-34 inches, with a 34B bra size. She has no known tattoos or piercings. She has a modest social media presence with over 50,000 Instagram followers. Her net worth is estimated at $10 million, earned through modeling, endorsements, acting, and TV hosting. She supports UNICEF and Save the Children, focusing on children's rights. She remains a nostalgic figure in fashion and a respected humanitarian.