Romee Strijd is a beautiful Dutch model whose work has appeared in many famous fashion magazines.
Born on July 19, 1995, Romee has established herself as a top model in the industry. She has been a Victoria’s Secret Angel for many years, walking in the brand’s annual fashion show from 2014 to 2018.
She has worked with top fashion designers including Alexander McQueen, Michael Kors and Carolina Herrera. She has appeared on the pages of high fashion magazines such as Vogue, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar. Romee’s striking looks and undeniable talent have made her a sought-after model in the fashion world.
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- Name: Romee Strijd
- Date of birth: July 19, 1995
- Age: 28 years
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Zoetermeer, Netherlands
- Nationality: Dutch
- Occupation: Model
Early life
Romee Strijd was born in the Netherlands. Hailing from Zoetermeer in South Holland, Romee Strijd has a younger sister named Ise Strijd.
When she was 13, a scout approached her in Amsterdam, but she turned down the offer due to her nervousness and other aspirations.
However, at the age of 15, she decided to try her hand at modelling and signed with a DNA modelling agency in 2011. She dropped out of school to focus on her modelling career but returned to her hometown at the age of 17 to complete her studies as the industry proved too much and she was homesick.
After taking some time off, she rediscovered her passion for modeling and eventually moved to New York City after graduating.
Personal life
Romee Strijd has been in a romantic relationship with Laurens van Leeuwen since January 2010. They got married in the United States and plan to have a traditional wedding in the future. On January 25, 2022, they announced their engagement.
In May 2020, the couple shared the news that they were expecting a baby girl. Their daughter was born on December 2, 2020.
During this time, Romee opened up about her struggles with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and how her modeling career impacted her health. After taking better care of herself and being kinder to her body, she got her period back after seven years.
In May 2022, Romee and Laurens announced that they were expecting their second child. In June, Romee shared that they were expecting another baby girl. Their second daughter was born on November 11, 2022.
Career
At the age of 15, Strijd signed with DNA Model Management and spent two years working with brands such as Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Prada in Milan, Paris and New York City before taking her break. She has appeared in editorials for various editions of Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and Marie Claire, to name a few.
In addition, Strijd has appeared on the covers of many magazines, including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and Maxim. She has walked the runway for designers such as Alexander McQueen, Balmain, Calvin Klein, Celine and Victoria’s Secret.
She has appeared in advertising campaigns for famous brands such as Michael Kors, H&M and Victoria’s Secret.
In 2014, Strijd was selected as one of the newcomers to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and by 2015, she became a Victoria’s Secret Angel.
In 2017, she joined the modeling agency IMG Models. In 2018, she was chosen to wear the Shooting Star Swarovski Look at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and became a brand ambassador for Australian swimwear brand Seafolly.
In addition to her modeling career, Strijd launched a YouTube channel in 2017, where she posts vlogs, behind-the-scenes videos, and beauty content. As of 2023, her channel has over 1.88 million subscribers and over 180 million views.
Net worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Romee Strijd’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million.
Social media
- Instagram: @romeestrijd
- Twitter: @romeestrijd
