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| '''Miranda May Kerr''' (born 20 April 1983)<!-- READ NOTE AND DO NOT CHANGE YEAR OF BIRTH --><ref name=yob> ''Daily Telegraph'' says she turned 14 after winning the 1997 Dolly/Impulse content, and during a 2008 video at she said she had just turned 25. |
'''Miranda May Kerr''' (born 20 April 1983)<!-- READ NOTE AND DO NOT CHANGE YEAR OF BIRTH --><ref name=yob> ''Daily Telegraph'' says she turned 14 after winning the 1997 Dolly/Impulse content, and during a 2008 video at she said she had just turned 25. Retrieved 2008-05-01.</ref> is an Australian ] best known as one of the ] since mid-2007. She is the first Australian to participate in the ] campaign, and also represents Australian fashion chains ] and ]. Kerr began modeling in the ] when she was 13, starting at Chaay's Modelling Agency, and soon after winning a 1997 Australian nationwide model search hosted by ] and ] fragrances.<ref name="ONETHOUSANDMODELS"> ''OneThousandModels''. Retrieved 2008-04-26.</ref> | ||
| She is married to actor ].<ref name=Married/> | She is married to actor ].<ref name=Married/> | ||
| ==Early life and family== | ==Early life and family== | ||
| Kerr was born in ],<ref>Rachel Brown (July 11, 2010) . smh.com.au. |
Kerr was born in ],<ref>Rachel Brown (July 11, 2010) . smh.com.au. Retrieved 2010-09-01.</ref> but raised in the small town of ].<ref name="blogbio">. ''PortmansComAu''. Retrieved 2008-04-26.</ref> Her parents are Therese and John Kerr, and she has a younger brother named Matthew. In an interview, Kerr stated she is of English, French and Scottish descent.<!-- READ TALK BEFORE EDITING ETHNIC BACKGROUND http://justjared.buzznet.com/2009/09/11/miranda-kerrs-biggest-runway-mishap-flying-shoe/ FIND BETTER SOURCE --> During her childhood, Kerr "raced motorbikes and rode horses on her grandmother's farm." She describes her early life in the Australian countryside as "very grounding ... there wasn't any pretentiousness and no one really cared what you were wearing. You could just be you."<ref name="MIRANDASMODELLIFE">Elissa Blake (November 11, 2007). ''Daily Telegraph''. Retrieved 2008-04-26.</ref> | ||
| Her family moved to ] to allow Kerr and her brother to experience city life, where she graduated from ] in 2000. Kerr originally went on to study ] and ] before pursuing modeling.<ref>http://www.koraorganics.com/the-kora-story/about-miranda</ref> | Her family moved to ] to allow Kerr and her brother to experience city life, where she graduated from ] in 2000. Kerr originally went on to study ] and ] before pursuing modeling.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koraorganics.com/the-kora-story/about-miranda |title=About Miranda |publisher=KORA Organics |date= |accessdate=2010-10-15}}</ref> | ||
| ==''Dolly'' magazine== | ==''Dolly'' magazine== | ||
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| ==Career== | ==Career== | ||
| Once in New York, Kerr had a multitude of ] appearances and then signed with ] in early 2004. From there, she was booked for runway and print campaigns for major labels, including ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], Jets, ], ] Swimwear, ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name="fmd">. ''Fashion Model Directory''. |
Once in New York, Kerr had a multitude of ] appearances and then signed with ] in early 2004. From there, she was booked for runway and print campaigns for major labels, including ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], Jets, ], ] Swimwear, ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name="fmd">. ''Fashion Model Directory''. Retrieved 2008-06-22.</ref> | ||
| She was also booked for print in magazines such as '']'', Australian '']'' and '']'', and was featured in television advertisements for brands like ], ], and ].<ref name="ONETHOUSANDMODELS"/><ref name="MIRANDASMODELLIFE"/> | She was also booked for print in magazines such as '']'', Australian '']'' and '']'', and was featured in television advertisements for brands like ], ], and ].<ref name="ONETHOUSANDMODELS"/><ref name="MIRANDASMODELLIFE"/> | ||
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| In 2006, Kerr broke into the United States market when she signed a lucrative cosmetics contract with ]. The campaign ran in a series of internationally sold women's beauty magazines, including '']'', '']'', and '']'', and was eventually featured in ] catalogues.<ref name="MIRANDASMODELLIFE"/> | In 2006, Kerr broke into the United States market when she signed a lucrative cosmetics contract with ]. The campaign ran in a series of internationally sold women's beauty magazines, including '']'', '']'', and '']'', and was eventually featured in ] catalogues.<ref name="MIRANDASMODELLIFE"/> | ||
| Following her success with Maybelline,<ref name="MIRANDASMODELLIFE"/> Kerr became the first ] model to be offered a contract with ] in 2007, replacing ]. Upon her acceptance, the first ever Australian ],<ref> |
Following her success with Maybelline,<ref name="MIRANDASMODELLIFE"/> Kerr became the first ] model to be offered a contract with ] in 2007, replacing ]. Upon her acceptance, the first ever Australian ],<ref>. Retrieved 2010-03-03.</ref> joining the stable of models already signed to the lingerie giant, including ], ], ], ], ], and ]. Before becoming an Angel in 2007, Kerr was already picked to become the successor of Alessandra Ambrosio as the face of PINK in 2006. Kerr's popularity continued to increase as one of the globally recognized Angels when she appeared in the Victoria's Secret 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 televised runway shows, which aired on four continents.<ref name="MIRANDASMODELLIFE"/> | ||
| From this success, Kerr has been featured in '']'', '']'', ''Dolly Magazine'', '']'' and ''Madison Magazine''.<ref>http://models.com/models/Miranda-Kerr/year/magazine</ref><ref>http://models.com/models/Miranda-Kerr/year/editorial</ref> | From this success, Kerr has been featured in '']'', '']'', ''Dolly Magazine'', '']'' and ''Madison Magazine''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://models.com/models/Miranda-Kerr/year/magazine |title=Miranda Kerr - Model - detail by year |publisher=Models.com |date= |accessdate=2010-10-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://models.com/models/Miranda-Kerr/year/editorial |title=Miranda Kerr - Model - detail by year |publisher=Models.com |date= |accessdate=2010-10-15}}</ref> | ||
| By 2007, Kerr had signed on as the face of Californian fashion retailer ] After debuting in their Spring and Summer ad campaigns, Kerr returned for their Fall 2007 campaign, shot by fashion photographer Diego Uchitel.<ref name="ONETHOUSANDMODELS"/> She has also become the new face of ] Happy and signed a lucrative six-figure deal to be the new face of Australian department store ], replacing model ].<ref>Holly Byrnes (April 3, 2008). ''News.com.au''. |
By 2007, Kerr had signed on as the face of Californian fashion retailer ] After debuting in their Spring and Summer ad campaigns, Kerr returned for their Fall 2007 campaign, shot by fashion photographer Diego Uchitel.<ref name="ONETHOUSANDMODELS"/> She has also become the new face of ] Happy and signed a lucrative six-figure deal to be the new face of Australian department store ], replacing model ].<ref>Holly Byrnes (April 3, 2008). ''News.com.au''. Retrieved 2008-04-26.</ref> In 2008, having earned an estimated $3.5 million in the past 12 months, '']'' placed Kerr tenth in the list of the world's top-earning models.<ref> ''Forbes.com''. Retrieved 2008-05-27.</ref> | ||
| Kerr (along with several other Victoria's Secret and Next agency models) was featured in a music video for the American ] single '']'' by artists ] and ].<ref name="ONETHOUSANDMODELS"/> | Kerr (along with several other Victoria's Secret and Next agency models) was featured in a music video for the American ] single '']'' by artists ] and ].<ref name="ONETHOUSANDMODELS"/> | ||
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| Following her modeling success with Victoria's Secret, Kerr made a small guest appearance in the ] sitcom '']'' alongside fellow Angels: ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name="ONETHOUSANDMODELS"/> | Following her modeling success with Victoria's Secret, Kerr made a small guest appearance in the ] sitcom '']'' alongside fellow Angels: ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name="ONETHOUSANDMODELS"/> | ||
| Since 2009, Kerr has been featured on the cover of ], Harper Bazaar Australia, CS magazine, Sunday Magazine, Tempo magazine Turkey, Cosmopolitan magazine Spain and ] Germany magazine.<ref name="fmd" /><ref name="models.com">http://models.com/models/Miranda-Kerr/</ref> Kerr has also been featured in the ] 2010 and editorials for ] Spring/Summer 2009 collection, ], ] Japan, Russian ], ], Numero Magazine, US Vogue and ].<ref name="models.com"/> | Since 2009, Kerr has been featured on the cover of ], Harper Bazaar Australia, CS magazine, Sunday Magazine, Tempo magazine Turkey, Cosmopolitan magazine Spain and ] Germany magazine.<ref name="fmd" /><ref name="models.com">{{cite web|url=http://models.com/models/Miranda-Kerr/ |title=Miranda Kerr - Model Profile - Photos & latest news |publisher=Models.com |date= |accessdate=2010-10-15}}</ref> Kerr has also been featured in the ] 2010 and editorials for ] Spring/Summer 2009 collection, ], ] Japan, Russian ], ], Numero Magazine, US Vogue and ].<ref name="models.com"/> | ||
| In October 2009, Kerr launched an organic skincare line, Kora, in Australia with co-founder George Moskos. | In October 2009, Kerr launched an organic skincare line, Kora, in Australia with co-founder George Moskos. | ||
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| Kerr also made an appearance in the spring/summer runway show for ], her first designer fashion show, aside from ], since 2007.<ref name="fmd" /> | Kerr also made an appearance in the spring/summer runway show for ], her first designer fashion show, aside from ], since 2007.<ref name="fmd" /> | ||
| She is currently signed with ],<ref> |
She is currently signed with ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://imgmodels.com/results.aspx?cityID=1&catID=1&subid=1767 |title=IMG Models |publisher=IMG Models |date= |accessdate=2010-10-15}}</ref> ], ] and Chic Management | ||
| In 2010, Kerr walked for design company ] for their Fall 2010 collection in ] alongside fellow Angels ] and ]<ref>http://cocoperez.com/2010-03-01-pradas-fashion-show-gets-heavenly</ref> and subsequently got booked for the Prada Fall/Winter-campaign alongside ]. Kerr also received an Ad Campaign for top fashion label, Jil Sander. | In 2010, Kerr walked for design company ] for their Fall 2010 collection in ] alongside fellow Angels ] and ]<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://cocoperez.com/2010-03-01-pradas-fashion-show-gets-heavenly |title=Prada's Fashion Show Gets Heavenly |publisher=CocoPerez.com |date=2010-03-01 |accessdate=2010-10-15}}</ref> and subsequently got booked for the Prada Fall/Winter-campaign alongside ]. Kerr also received an Ad Campaign for top fashion label, Jil Sander. | ||
| In May 2010, Kerr was listed number 9 on the '']'' Top 10 Earning Models. | In May 2010, Kerr was listed number 9 on the '']'' Top 10 Earning Models. | ||
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| Kerr's model trademark are her ].<ref name="MIRANDASMODELLIFE"/> Celebrity photographer ] said of Kerr, "The US has fallen in love with her. We love her because she has the most incredible girl-next-door look and she's also insanely beautiful. It means women are not intimidated by her looks and guys think they might be able to talk to her. It's a fantastic combination ... people want to be around her; she's fun on a shoot … and she's not stupid, which can be a very annoying trait among some models." Model agent Ursula Hufnagl described Kerr as "the perfect endorsement", citing her ability to "truly sell a product."<ref name="MIRANDASMODELLIFE"/> | Kerr's model trademark are her ].<ref name="MIRANDASMODELLIFE"/> Celebrity photographer ] said of Kerr, "The US has fallen in love with her. We love her because she has the most incredible girl-next-door look and she's also insanely beautiful. It means women are not intimidated by her looks and guys think they might be able to talk to her. It's a fantastic combination ... people want to be around her; she's fun on a shoot … and she's not stupid, which can be a very annoying trait among some models." Model agent Ursula Hufnagl described Kerr as "the perfect endorsement", citing her ability to "truly sell a product."<ref name="MIRANDASMODELLIFE"/> | ||
| Kerr's charitable work includes ] and ].<ref name="YOUTUBE"/> In June 2009, Kerr posed naked, chained to a tree, for the Australian issue of '']'' magazine, in order to attract public attention for the ].<ref> |
Kerr's charitable work includes ] and ].<ref name="YOUTUBE"/> In June 2009, Kerr posed naked, chained to a tree, for the Australian issue of '']'' magazine, in order to attract public attention for the ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Pink |first=Stuart |url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/2458818/Miranda-Kerr-strips-naked-for-Rolling-Stone-magazine.html |title=Article in the Online-edition of 'The Sun' |publisher=TheSun.co.uk |date=2009-06-01 |accessdate=2010-10-15}}</ref> | ||
| In early February 2010, Kerr inadvertently became the subject of headlines when David Kiely, a Sydney-based banker, was caught viewing "racy" photos of the model on his computer while in the background of a colleague's live television interview. Within days, a clip of the interview uploaded onto ] received over 1.3 million hits.<ref> |
In early February 2010, Kerr inadvertently became the subject of headlines when David Kiely, a Sydney-based banker, was caught viewing "racy" photos of the model on his computer while in the background of a colleague's live television interview. Within days, a clip of the interview uploaded onto ] received over 1.3 million hits.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/BUSINESS/02/04/australia.save.dave.banker/index.html?eref=igoogle_cnn |title=Campaigners rally to save 'racy pics' banker Dave's job |publisher=Cnn.com |date=2010-02-04 |accessdate=2010-10-15}}</ref> When Kiely was suspended and an internet campaign launched on his behalf, Kerr herself gave him her backing: "I am told there is a petition to save his job, and of course I would sign it." The episode prompted a 100% increase in the number of Google searches for Kerr's name.<ref> (February 5, 2010) ''BBC News''. Retrieved 2010-02-05.</ref> A few days after the incident, it was announced that Kiely would be able to keep his job at ].<ref> (February 5, 2010) ''The Courier-Mail''. Retrieved 2010-09-01.</ref> | ||
| ==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
| Kerr practices ] and believes "we have a responsibility to bring peace and harmony to our lives and the world." As part of her Nichiren beliefs, Kerr reportedly chants every morning and night for 20 minutes, practices yoga, meditates, and reads widely on spirituality.<ref name="MIRANDASMODELLIFE"/> | Kerr practices ] and believes "we have a responsibility to bring peace and harmony to our lives and the world." As part of her Nichiren beliefs, Kerr reportedly chants every morning and night for 20 minutes, practices yoga, meditates, and reads widely on spirituality.<ref name="MIRANDASMODELLIFE"/> | ||
| According to a Victoria's Secret profile on Kerr (posted on the ] ] page), she described her take on life as "enjoying wherever it is and trying to be in the moment as much as possible". As reported in 2007, Kerr was writing an inspirational self-esteem, self-help book called ''Treasure Yourself'' aimed at the female teenage demographic. Kerr says, "Basically, it's a whole lot of information that I've found, that has helped me. If I can help one girl by doing this then I've completed my purpose."<ref name="YOUTUBE"> ''YouTube''. |
According to a Victoria's Secret profile on Kerr (posted on the ] ] page), she described her take on life as "enjoying wherever it is and trying to be in the moment as much as possible". As reported in 2007, Kerr was writing an inspirational self-esteem, self-help book called ''Treasure Yourself'' aimed at the female teenage demographic. Kerr says, "Basically, it's a whole lot of information that I've found, that has helped me. If I can help one girl by doing this then I've completed my purpose."<ref name="YOUTUBE"> ''YouTube''. Retrieved 2007-12-12.</ref> | ||
| In 2003, Kerr began dating finance broker Adrian Camilleri. Following an ] investigation, Camilleri was found guilty on five counts of ] from February 2003 to February 2004. Kerr subsequently ended the relationship. A 2007 newspaper report claims that Kerr suffered financially "after taking her boyfriend's financial advice" but chose not to take legal action.<ref> (September 22, 2007) ''Daily Telegraph''. |
In 2003, Kerr began dating finance broker Adrian Camilleri. Following an ] investigation, Camilleri was found guilty on five counts of ] from February 2003 to February 2004. Kerr subsequently ended the relationship. A 2007 newspaper report claims that Kerr suffered financially "after taking her boyfriend's financial advice" but chose not to take legal action.<ref> (September 22, 2007) ''Daily Telegraph''. Retrieved 2008-04-26.</ref> | ||
| She was formerly in a long-term relationship with ] (formerly known as Brent Tuhtan), the lead singer of the band Tamarama, who has made appearances on season one of the ] series '']''. Kerr was featured in Tamarama's video clip for "Everything To Me". The two dated for approximately four years but ended on mutual terms in mid-2007.<ref>Jonathon Moran (November 11, 2007). . ''The Daily Telegraph''. |
She was formerly in a long-term relationship with ] (formerly known as Brent Tuhtan), the lead singer of the band Tamarama, who has made appearances on season one of the ] series '']''. Kerr was featured in Tamarama's video clip for "Everything To Me". The two dated for approximately four years but ended on mutual terms in mid-2007.<ref>Jonathon Moran (November 11, 2007). . ''The Daily Telegraph''. Retrieved 2010-09-01.</ref> | ||
| In late 2007, Kerr began dating actor ],<ref>. ''People''. |
In late 2007, Kerr began dating actor ],<ref>. ''People''. Retrieved 2008-04-26.</ref> who also is an ] member. On February 12, 2009, Kerr and Bloom participated in the "Australia Unites" fundraiser to raise money for the victims of the ].<ref>. (February 12, 2009) ''Herald Sun''. Retrieved 2009-02-12.</ref> | ||
| The couple's engagement was announced on June 21, 2010.<ref>. (June 21, 2010) '']''. |
The couple's engagement was announced on June 21, 2010.<ref>. (June 21, 2010) '']''. Retrieved 2010-09-01.</ref> Kerr released a statement on July 22, 2010, announcing that she and Bloom had married in "an intimate ceremony."<ref name=Married> (July 22, 2010) ]. Retrieved 2008-07-07.</ref> | ||
| On August 19, 2010, Kerr announced that she and Bloom were expecting their first child and that she was four months pregnant at the time.<ref>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20414325,00.html</ref> |
On August 19, 2010, Kerr announced that she and Bloom were expecting their first child and that she was four months pregnant at the time.<ref>{{cite web|last=Oh |first=Eunice |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20414325,00.html |title=Miranda Kerr: Yes, I'm Pregnant! - Babies, Miranda Kerr, Orlando Bloom |publisher=People.com |date=2010-08-19 |accessdate=2010-10-15}}</ref> | ||
| Bloom's home was burgled by the ] because she lived with him there. The ringleader organized heists in order to steal the fashions of celebrities whose styles she admired. In Kerr's case, it was her Victoria's Secret lingerie that the group came for.<ref name="VF1"> |
Bloom's home was burgled by the ] because she lived with him there. The ringleader organized heists in order to steal the fashions of celebrities whose styles she admired. In Kerr's case, it was her Victoria's Secret lingerie that the group came for.<ref name="VF1">{{cite web|last=Sales |first=Nancy Jo |url=http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2010/03/billionaire-girls-201003 |title=The Suspects Wore Louboutins |publisher=Vanity Fair |date=2009-10-20 |accessdate=2010-10-15}}</ref> | ||
| Kerr maintains her physique through daily ], light jogging, and a diet of steamed vegetables, fresh fruit, and fish.<ref> (June 12, 2008) ''Cleo Australia''. |
Kerr maintains her physique through daily ], light jogging, and a diet of steamed vegetables, fresh fruit, and fish.<ref> (June 12, 2008) ''Cleo Australia''. Retrieved 2010-04-04.</ref> | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Miranda Kerr | |
|---|---|
 Kerr in Perth on February 21, 2009 | |
| Born | Miranda May Kerr Sydney, Australia |
| Spouse | Orlando Bloom (2010–present) |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Blue |
Miranda May Kerr (born 20 April 1983) is an Australian model best known as one of the Victoria's Secret Angels since mid-2007. She is the first Australian to participate in the Victoria's Secret campaign, and also represents Australian fashion chains Portmans and David Jones Limited. Kerr began modeling in the fashion industry when she was 13, starting at Chaay's Modelling Agency, and soon after winning a 1997 Australian nationwide model search hosted by Dolly magazine and Impulse fragrances.
She is married to actor Orlando Bloom.
Early life and family
Kerr was born in Sydney, but raised in the small town of Gunnedah, New South Wales. Her parents are Therese and John Kerr, and she has a younger brother named Matthew. In an interview, Kerr stated she is of English, French and Scottish descent. During her childhood, Kerr "raced motorbikes and rode horses on her grandmother's farm." She describes her early life in the Australian countryside as "very grounding ... there wasn't any pretentiousness and no one really cared what you were wearing. You could just be you." Her family moved to Brisbane to allow Kerr and her brother to experience city life, where she graduated from All Hallows' School in 2000. Kerr originally went on to study Nutrition and Health Psychology before pursuing modeling.
Dolly magazine
At age 13, Kerr entered and won the 1997 annual Dolly Magazine/Impulse Model Competition. She was flown to Sydney a week before her 14th birthday to shoot for the magazine. Upon Kerr's win, local media expressed "concerned outrage" at her young age. The controversy raised concerns about the glorification of young girls within the fashion, beauty, and entertainment industries. Some conservative media outlets claimed her Dolly shoot (including images of a 14-year-old Kerr in bathing suits) constituted a form of child pornography. Of the press, Kerr said: "In the media at the time they were trying to cling on to anything remotely to do with paedophilia. Dolly is a magazine for teenage girls, not for old men. And I was fully clothed! Doing a winter shoot! They just made something out of nothing."
Kerr signed to Chic Management's Sydney division. She received considerable commercial exposure after a series of beachwear ads predominantly for Australian surf chain Billabong, in which Kerr modeled surf brands Tigerlily, Roxy, Billabong Girls, and One Teaspoon. This increased her profile in the Australian and Asian markets, after which Kerr relocated to New York.
Career
Once in New York, Kerr had a multitude of runway appearances and then signed with NEXT Model Management in early 2004. From there, she was booked for runway and print campaigns for major labels, including Alex Perry, Ayyıldız, Baby Phat, Lisa Ho, Voodoo Dolls, Levi's, Bettina Liano, Nicola Finetti, L.A.M.B., Heatherette, Betsey Johnson, Trelise Cooper, Jets, John Richmond, Blumarine Swimwear, Neiman Marcus, Seafolly Swimwear, Anna Molinari, Rock and Republic, Roberto Cavalli, and Ober Jeans.
She was also booked for print in magazines such as Elle, Australian Vogue and Harper's Bazaar, and was featured in television advertisements for brands like Portmans, Bonds, and Veet.
In early 2006, Kerr appeared in the finale episode of the TV show Project Runway, modeling clothes for contestant Daniel Vosovic's final collection. She was the first woman to walk down the catwalk.
In 2006, Kerr broke into the United States market when she signed a lucrative cosmetics contract with Maybelline New York. The campaign ran in a series of internationally sold women's beauty magazines, including Cosmopolitan, CLEO, and Elle, and was eventually featured in Victoria's Secret catalogues.
Following her success with Maybelline, Kerr became the first Australian model to be offered a contract with Victoria's Secret in 2007, replacing Gisele Bündchen. Upon her acceptance, the first ever Australian Victoria's Secret Angel, joining the stable of models already signed to the lingerie giant, including Alessandra Ambrosio, Karolína Kurková, Adriana Lima, Selita Ebanks, Izabel Goulart, and Heidi Klum. Before becoming an Angel in 2007, Kerr was already picked to become the successor of Alessandra Ambrosio as the face of PINK in 2006. Kerr's popularity continued to increase as one of the globally recognized Angels when she appeared in the Victoria's Secret 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 televised runway shows, which aired on four continents. From this success, Kerr has been featured in V Magazine, FHM, Dolly Magazine, Harper's Bazaar Australia and Madison Magazine.
By 2007, Kerr had signed on as the face of Californian fashion retailer Arden B. After debuting in their Spring and Summer ad campaigns, Kerr returned for their Fall 2007 campaign, shot by fashion photographer Diego Uchitel. She has also become the new face of Clinique Happy and signed a lucrative six-figure deal to be the new face of Australian department store David Jones, replacing model Megan Gale. In 2008, having earned an estimated $3.5 million in the past 12 months, Forbes placed Kerr tenth in the list of the world's top-earning models.
Kerr (along with several other Victoria's Secret and Next agency models) was featured in a music video for the American hip-hop single Number One by artists Kanye West and Pharrell.
Following her modeling success with Victoria's Secret, Kerr made a small guest appearance in the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother alongside fellow Angels: Adriana Lima, Marisa Miller, Alessandra Ambrosio, Heidi Klum, and Selita Ebanks.
Since 2009, Kerr has been featured on the cover of Rolling Stone Australia magazine, Harper Bazaar Australia, CS magazine, Sunday Magazine, Tempo magazine Turkey, Cosmopolitan magazine Spain and GQ Germany magazine. Kerr has also been featured in the Pirelli Calendar 2010 and editorials for XOXO Spring/Summer 2009 collection, V Magazine, Vogue Japan, Russian Vogue, Glamour magazine Germany, Numero Magazine, US Vogue and Harper's Bazaar Australia.
In October 2009, Kerr launched an organic skincare line, Kora, in Australia with co-founder George Moskos.
Kerr also made an appearance in the spring/summer runway show for Balenciaga, her first designer fashion show, aside from Victoria's Secret, since 2007.
She is currently signed with IMG Models, Next Model Management Paris, Traffic Models and Chic Management
In 2010, Kerr walked for design company Prada for their Fall 2010 collection in Milan Fashion Week alongside fellow Angels Doutzen Kroes and Alessandra Ambrosio and subsequently got booked for the Prada Fall/Winter-campaign alongside Angela Lindvall. Kerr also received an Ad Campaign for top fashion label, Jil Sander.
In May 2010, Kerr was listed number 9 on the Forbes Top 10 Earning Models.
In September 2010, Kerr landed two editorials and one feature in US Vogue's coveted September Issue.
She is ranked at number 4 on the Top 20 sexiest models list, and number 8 on the Top 50 women models list, on models.com
Public image
Kerr's model trademark are her dimples. Celebrity photographer Russell James said of Kerr, "The US has fallen in love with her. We love her because she has the most incredible girl-next-door look and she's also insanely beautiful. It means women are not intimidated by her looks and guys think they might be able to talk to her. It's a fantastic combination ... people want to be around her; she's fun on a shoot … and she's not stupid, which can be a very annoying trait among some models." Model agent Ursula Hufnagl described Kerr as "the perfect endorsement", citing her ability to "truly sell a product."
Kerr's charitable work includes Wildlife Warriors Worldwide and Children International. In June 2009, Kerr posed naked, chained to a tree, for the Australian issue of Rolling Stone magazine, in order to attract public attention for the koala.
In early February 2010, Kerr inadvertently became the subject of headlines when David Kiely, a Sydney-based banker, was caught viewing "racy" photos of the model on his computer while in the background of a colleague's live television interview. Within days, a clip of the interview uploaded onto YouTube received over 1.3 million hits. When Kiely was suspended and an internet campaign launched on his behalf, Kerr herself gave him her backing: "I am told there is a petition to save his job, and of course I would sign it." The episode prompted a 100% increase in the number of Google searches for Kerr's name. A few days after the incident, it was announced that Kiely would be able to keep his job at Macquarie.
Personal life
Kerr practices Nichiren Buddhism and believes "we have a responsibility to bring peace and harmony to our lives and the world." As part of her Nichiren beliefs, Kerr reportedly chants every morning and night for 20 minutes, practices yoga, meditates, and reads widely on spirituality.
According to a Victoria's Secret profile on Kerr (posted on the CBS YouTube page), she described her take on life as "enjoying wherever it is and trying to be in the moment as much as possible". As reported in 2007, Kerr was writing an inspirational self-esteem, self-help book called Treasure Yourself aimed at the female teenage demographic. Kerr says, "Basically, it's a whole lot of information that I've found, that has helped me. If I can help one girl by doing this then I've completed my purpose."
In 2003, Kerr began dating finance broker Adrian Camilleri. Following an Australian Securities and Investments Commission investigation, Camilleri was found guilty on five counts of fraudulent behaviour from February 2003 to February 2004. Kerr subsequently ended the relationship. A 2007 newspaper report claims that Kerr suffered financially "after taking her boyfriend's financial advice" but chose not to take legal action.
She was formerly in a long-term relationship with Jay Lyon (formerly known as Brent Tuhtan), the lead singer of the band Tamarama, who has made appearances on season one of the MTV series The City. Kerr was featured in Tamarama's video clip for "Everything To Me". The two dated for approximately four years but ended on mutual terms in mid-2007.
In late 2007, Kerr began dating actor Orlando Bloom, who also is an SGI member. On February 12, 2009, Kerr and Bloom participated in the "Australia Unites" fundraiser to raise money for the victims of the Australian bushfires on February 7, 2009.
The couple's engagement was announced on June 21, 2010. Kerr released a statement on July 22, 2010, announcing that she and Bloom had married in "an intimate ceremony." On August 19, 2010, Kerr announced that she and Bloom were expecting their first child and that she was four months pregnant at the time.
Bloom's home was burgled by the Bling Ring because she lived with him there. The ringleader organized heists in order to steal the fashions of celebrities whose styles she admired. In Kerr's case, it was her Victoria's Secret lingerie that the group came for.
Kerr maintains her physique through daily yoga, light jogging, and a diet of steamed vegetables, fresh fruit, and fish.
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