Natalia Vodianova, born Natalia Mikhailovna Vodianova on February 28, 1982, in Gorky, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union, is a renowned Russian model, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. She is often referred to by her nickname, Supernova. Her early life was marked by hardship. She grew up in a poor neighborhood with her mother, Larisa, and two younger half-sisters, Oksana and Kristina. Oksana has autism, which added to the family's challenges.

At the age of 11, she began helping her mother by selling fruit on the street. Her mother's experience with abusive boyfriends led Vodianova to move out at the age of 15. Despite these difficulties, she enrolled in a modeling school at 16 and was soon discovered by an international scout. By 17, she had moved to Paris and signed with Viva Models, marking the beginning of her successful modeling career.

Her career took off rapidly. She has appeared in more than 200 runway shows for American and European designers' ready-to-wear and haute couture collections. She has also been featured in advertising campaigns for various fashion houses and has graced the cover of Vogue 86 times, making her one of the models with the most Vogue cover appearances.

In 2012, she was ranked third on Forbes' top-earning models list, with estimated earnings of $8.6 million in one year. She has also been recognized as one of the New Supers in the fashion industry by models.com. Her career achievements extend beyond modeling; she is a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador and a member of the Special Olympics International Board of Directors.

Her personal life has been equally eventful. She married British aristocrat Justin Portman in 2001, and they have three children together. The couple separated in 2011. She later found love with Antoine Arnault, the CEO of Berluti and son of LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault. The couple married in 2020 and have two children, further enriching her family life.

Her lifestyle reflects her commitment to philanthropy and family. Despite her immense success, she remains grounded and dedicated to giving back. She founded the Naked Heart Foundation in 2004, a charity that builds accessible playgrounds and support centers for parents of children with special needs.

Her efforts have earned her numerous awards, including Harper's Bazaar's Inspiration of the Year in 2010 and Philanthropist of the Year in 2013. In 2014, Glamour recognized her as Woman of the Year and awarded her its The Voice for Children award.