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Miranda Kerr

Miranda Kerr is an Australian model and businesswoman known for her work in fashion and beauty.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Miranda Kerr is an Australian model and businesswoman known for her work in fashion and beauty. She first gained attention as a teenager after winning a model search competition, later becoming the first Australian Victoria’s Secret Angel and the founder of KORA Organics.

Early life and modelling beginnings

Miranda Kerr was born in Sydney and raised in Gunnedah, New South Wales. She entered modelling as a teenager after winning a 1997 model search competition.

Fashion career

Kerr rose to international prominence in the 2000s, including work with Victoria’s Secret. She became the first Australian to be named a Victoria’s Secret Angel.

Business ventures

In 2009, Kerr founded KORA Organics, an organic skincare company. Her work expanded her public profile beyond modelling into entrepreneurship.

Personal life

Kerr was married to English actor Orlando Bloom from 2010 to 2013, and later married Evan Spiegel in 2017. She has four children.

Key facts

  • Began modelling at age 13 after winning a model search competition.
  • First Australian Victoria’s Secret Angel.
  • Founded organic skincare brand KORA Organics in 2009.
  • Has been on Forbes' highest-earning models lists since 2008.
  • Married to Evan Spiegel since 2017, previously married to Orlando Bloom.
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Canadian context

Miranda Kerr has appeared in international fashion and beauty campaigns that reached Canadian audiences through global media and retail channels, but she has no major Canada-specific public role in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Miranda Kerr?
Miranda Kerr is an Australian model and businesswoman best known for becoming the first Australian Victoria’s Secret Angel and for founding KORA Organics.
When was Miranda Kerr born?
She was born on 20 April 1983.
Where is Miranda Kerr from?
She was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and raised in Gunnedah, New South Wales.
What is Miranda Kerr known for?
She is known for high-profile modelling work, her Victoria’s Secret Angel status, and her skincare brand KORA Organics.
Who is Miranda Kerr married to?
She has been married to Evan Spiegel since 2017. She was previously married to Orlando Bloom from 2010 to 2013.
How many children does Miranda Kerr have?
She has four children.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miranda_Kerr
    Supports: Birth date, modelling start at age 13, Forbes ranking, marriages, and number of children.
  2. Miranda Kerr Official Website — https://www.mirandakerr.com/about-us/
    Supports: Raised in Gunnedah, won a modelling competition at age 13, founded KORA Organics, and family details.
  3. HELLO! Magazine — https://www.hellomagazine.com/profiles/20100323973/miranda-kerr/
    Supports: Australian model biography, birth in Sydney, and basic background.
  4. The Business of Fashion — https://www.businessoffashion.com/people/miranda-kerr/
    Supports: Modelling career prominence and first Australian Victoria’s Secret Angel.