• Russian model, actress, and activist Natalia Vodianova has posed for Cover Girl, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, and Gucci, among others.

• 1. Born: February 28, 1982
  2. Birthplace: Gorky, Russia
  3. Height: 5' 9"
  4. Measurements: 34.5-24.5-35
  5. Agencies: Viva Models, Why Not Model Agency, DNA Model Management, MY Model Management
  6. Spouse: Justin Portman
  7. Three children
  8. Magazine Covers: W, Vogue, Vanity Fair

• Career

  Vodianova started taking modeling classes at the age of 15. Two years later she signed with Viva Models and quickly was featured in Teen Vogue magazine. She then earned her first major contract, representing Gucci fragrances. In 2002, Vodianova signed on with Louis Vuitton for their spring campaign. In the years since she has worked with the likes of Valentino, Diane Von Furstenberg, L'Oreal, Chanel, Givenchy, and Yves Saint Laurent and also worked with Calvin Klein for several years.

• Personal Life

  As a child, Vodianova worked with her mother at a fruit stand. She met husband Justin Portman when she was 19. Vodianova gave birth to their first child, Lucas in 2001. The couple later married and had two additional children, Neva in 2006 and Viktor in 2007.

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