Josephine Skriver is a successful and beautiful model who has appeared on the covers of many magazines and walked the runways of the world’s most prestigious fashion shows.
She is also a strong advocate for LGBTQ rights as she was born to a lesbian mother and a gay father through in vitro fertilization.
She has inspired many with her story of love and acceptance.
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- Full name: Josephine Skriver-Karlsen
- Date of birth: April 14, 1993
- Age: 31 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Nationality: Danish
- Occupation: Model
- Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
- Parents: Mette Skriver (mother) and Anders Skriver (father)
- Siblings: Oliver Skriver (brother)
- Spouse: Alexander DeLeon
- Children: Levi DeLeon (son)
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: $12 million
Early life and education
Josephine Skriver, now 31 years old, was born in Copenhagen, Denmark on April 14, 1993.
She was conceived through in vitro fertilization by a lesbian mother and a gay father, who were friends and wanted to have children together.
She grew up in a loving and diverse family with her younger brother Oliver, who was also conceived through in vitro fertilization. From a young age, she was aware of her parents’ sexual orientation and was proud of her family.
She attended Copenhagen Business School, where she earned a degree in marketing and communications.
Personal life
Josephine Skriver met Alexander DeLeon, an American musician and composer, in 2013 at a New York Fashion Week party.
They started dating soon after and got engaged in 2018 when DeLeon proposed under the Northern Lights in Finland.
They married in 2022 in a romantic ceremony in Lake Como, Italy. They have one child together, a son named Levi, born in 2023. They currently live in Nashville, Tennessee, with their two dogs.
Career
Josephine Skriver began her modeling career at the age of 15 when she was discovered by a scout on a trip to New York with her soccer team.
She signed with Unique Models, a Danish modeling agency, and began working locally. She made her international debut in 2011 when she walked for Prada during Milan Fashion Week.
Since then, she has appeared in numerous campaigns, editorials and covers for brands and magazines such as Gucci, Dior, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaarand more.
She has also walked in over 300 fashion shows for designers such as Versace, Valentino, Balmain, Alexander Wang and many more.
She debuted as a Victoria’s Secret Angel in 2016 and has walked in every show since. She is one of the lingerie brand’s most famous and recognizable faces and has also appeared in their swimwear and sportswear lines.
She first appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2020 and again in 2021. She has collaborated with many other brands and celebrities, such as Tommy Hilfiger, Maybelline, Rihanna, and Selena Gomez.
Prize
Josephine Skriver has won several awards and honors for her modeling and social work. Some of them are:
- Model of the Year at the ELLE Style Awards 2016.
- Social Media Star of the Year at the 2017 Revolve Awards.
- Humanitarian Award at the 2018 Fragrance Foundation Awards.
- Model of the Year at Harper’s Bazaar Icon Party 2019.
- LGBTQ Advocate Award at the 2020 GLAAD Media Awards.
Net worth
Josephine Skriver’s estimated net worth is $12 million. She earns most of her income from modeling contracts, endorsement deals, and collaborations.
Social media
- Instagram: @josephineskriver
- Twitter: @JosephinSkriver
