Home / Explore / Claudia Schiffer

Claudia Schiffer

German Model and Actress

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.

Full Name Claudia Schiffer
Other Name Claudia Maria Schiffer
Gender Female
Occupation Model/Actress
Date of Birth 25-August-1970 (55 years)
Birth Year 1970
Birth Location Rheinberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany

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.

Caspar Matthew De Vere Drummond

Son

Clementine Poppy De Vere Drummond

Daughter

Stefan Schiffer

Brother

Andreas Schiffer

Brother

Ann Carolin Schiffer

Sister

Heinz Schiffer

Father

Gudrun Schiffer

Mother

David Copperfield

Partner (1994–1999)

Matthew Vaughn

Spouse ​(m. 2002)
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Claudia Schiffer is 55 years old

Claudia Schiffer was born on 25-August-1970

Claudia Schiffer was born in Rheinberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany

References
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudia_Schiffer
  • https://www.facebook.com/ClaudiaSchifferOfficial/
  • https://www.instagram.com/claudiaschiffer/
  • https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000629/
  • https://claudiaschiffer.com/

Recently Added

Amanda Cerny
Amanda Cerny American Internet Personality
Gustavo C. Garcia
Gustavo C. Garcia American Civil Rights Attorney
Ernesto Galarza
Ernesto Galarza Mexican-American Labor Organizer
Maria Echaveste
Maria Echaveste Civil Rights Activist
Bert Corona
Bert Corona Co-Founder of Centro de Acción Social Autónomo
Jeanne Córdova
Jeanne Córdova American Writer
Miguel Contreras
Miguel Contreras American Labor Union Leader

Popular Personalities

Shakira
Shakira Colombian Singer
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie American Actress and Filmmaker
Emma Stone
Emma Stone American Actress and Film Producer
Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt American Actor and Film Producer
Donald Trump
Donald Trump 45th U.S. President
Madonna
Madonna American Singer and Songwriter
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga American Singer and Songwriter
Barack Obama
Barack Obama 44th U.S. President
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise American Actor and Film Producer
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama Attorney and Former First Lady of the United States