Claudia Schiffer, born on August 25, 1970, in Rheinberg, Germany, is a renowned model and actress who rose to fame in the 1990s as one of the world's most successful supermodels.

Initially aspiring to join the legal profession, her life took a dramatic turn when she was discovered at a nightclub in Düsseldorf by Michel Levaton, the CEO of Metropolitan Models.

This discovery led her to Paris and onto the cover of Elle, marking the start of her modeling career. Her breakthrough came with Guess campaigns in 1989, which elevated both the brand and her career. Notably resembling Brigitte Bardot in her early career, she became Chanel's new face in 1990, walking in Karl Lagerfeld's fashion show.

Her striking looks and appeal garnered international success, making her a fixture on magazine covers across Elle, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, and Time, among others. Claudia Schiffer appeared on over 1,000 magazine covers and holds the record for the model with the most covers, listed in the Guinness World Records.

Her endorsements span luxury and high street brands, including Chanel, Versace, and Mango. Beyond modeling, she ventured into acting, with roles in films like Richie Rich and Love Actually.

She also launched her own cashmere collection in 2011 and has been involved in various fashion and home lines. In 2023, her net worth was estimated at US$70 million.

In her personal life, her engagement to magician David Copperfield in 1994 and subsequent high-profile relationships attracted significant attention. She married film director Matthew Vaughn in 2002, and the couple owns several properties, including the Tudor manor house, Coldham Hall in Suffolk.

Claudia Schiffer and Vaughn have three children: Caspar, Clementine, and Cosima. Schiffer's daughter Clementine has become a social media sensation, showcasing her lavish lifestyle and passion for fashion.

Her career has been marked by numerous awards and accolades, including being listed in the Guinness World Records for the most magazine covers.