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Claudia Schiffer

Claudia Schiffer is a German model, actress, and fashion designer who rose to international prominence in the 1990s as one of the era’s best-known supermodels.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Claudia Schiffer is a German model, actress, and fashion designer who rose to international prominence in the 1990s as one of the era’s best-known supermodels. She has also worked as a producer and has appeared in films and fashion campaigns over a long-running career.

Early life

Claudia Schiffer was born in Rheinberg, in what was then West Germany, in 1970. Biographical sources say she was discovered as a teenager and began modelling at the end of the 1980s.

Modelling career

Schiffer became one of the most recognizable models of the 1990s and was widely associated with the supermodel generation. Sources describe her as one of the world’s most successful and highest-paid models during that period. She has appeared on more than 1,000 magazine covers, according to IMDb and related biographical sources. Her early career included major fashion and beauty campaigns that helped establish her international profile.

Film and other work

In addition to modelling, Schiffer has worked as an actress and producer. Later sources also describe her as a fashion designer and businessperson.

Personal life

Schiffer married Matthew Vaughn in 2002 and has three children. She has lived in the United Kingdom for much of her adult life.

Key facts

  • Schiffer became famous in the 1990s as part of the supermodel era.
  • She has appeared on more than 1,000 magazine covers.
  • Her early career included major fashion and beauty campaigns.
  • She has also worked as an actress and producer.
  • She married British film producer and director Matthew Vaughn in 2002.
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Canadian context

Schiffer is internationally known to Canadian readers through global fashion media, advertising campaigns, and film appearances, but she has no major Canada-specific public role in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Claudia Schiffer?
She is a German model, actress, and fashion designer best known for becoming one of the leading supermodels of the 1990s.
When was Claudia Schiffer born?
She was born on 25 August 1970.
Where was Claudia Schiffer born?
She was born in Rheinberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany.
Is Claudia Schiffer married?
Yes. She married film producer and director Matthew Vaughn in 2002.
How many children does Claudia Schiffer have?
She has three children.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudia_Schiffer
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupations, and years active.
  2. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudia_Schiffer
    Supports: Marriage name, spouse, and work as model, actress, and producer.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000629/
    Supports: Biography details including birth date, occupations, magazine cover record, and estimated net worth.
  4. DW — https://www.dw.com/en/claudia-schiffer-the-supermodel-at-50/g-40011701
    Supports: Her status as a leading 1990s supermodel and public profile.
  5. web.de — https://web.de/magazine/unterhaltung/thema/claudia-schiffer
    Supports: Discovery in Düsseldorf, German nationality, and marriage to Matthew Vaughn.