Biography
Sessilee Lopez (born January 4, 1989) is an American model and television personality. She has appeared in Vogue, ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar and other popular publications. She has also worked for top fashion brands such as Calvin Klein, Givenchy and Marc Jacobs.
She has appeared on the cover of several international editions of Vogue. In 2008, she became the first African-American model to appear on the cover of Italian Vogue in over ten years.
Sessilee Lopez is known for her unique look and has worked with some of the world’s top fashion designers. She is one of the few black models to achieve mainstream success in the fashion industry.
American model
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| Full name: | Sessilee Lopez |
| Born: | January 4, 1989 (age 35) |
| Place of birth: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.78 minutes |
| Parents: | Janice Celeste |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Husband • Spouse: | David Holmes |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Wendell Lissimore (2009), Kanye West (2008) |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Model • TV Personality |
| Net worth: | 20 million US dollars |
Early life and education
Sessilee Lopez was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, on January 4, 1989, to African-American parents. Her mother, Janice Celeste, taught her the importance of inner beauty from a young age.
She often told Sessilee Lopez, “It’s not how you look on the outside. It’s how you feel on the inside.” The lesson Sessilee took to heart has served her well throughout her life.
Sessilee Lopez is now a successful model and actress, but she has also used her platform to spread her mother’s message of inner beauty in a world that often values appearance over everything else.
Sessilee Lopez is a refreshing voice of positivity and self-acceptance. Thanks to her mother’s wisdom, Sessilee has learned to appreciate herself for who she is and wants others to do the same.
Personal life
Sessilee Lopez is happily married to Coldplay manager Dave Holmes (David Holmes). The couple lived in a rented apartment in Brentwood for years before buying their first home in Los Angeles for a whopping $13.5 million.
The house is located in Hidden Hills, where most celebrities live. The house was purchased in 2020. The house has an extremely luxurious warehouse.
Sessilee Lopez dated Wendell Lissimore in 2009 and Kanye West in 2008.
Career
In 2004, Sessilee Lopez began her career by signing with IMG Models. She is currently represented by Major Model Management. She made her runway debut at the Vivienne Tam and Daryl K shows in the fall of 2004. She moved to Major Model Management Worldwide in 2007.
Sessilee Lopez has appeared in editorials for American, Italian, French, Japanese and German Vogue, V Magazine, W Magazine, Allure, i-D, Dazed & Confused, Marie Claire, Numéro, Swedish, American and French Elle, as well as American and Spanish Harper’s Bazaar. She has appeared on the covers of Italian Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and French Numéro. She has been a subject of photographer Steven Meisel’s photography for many years.
In September 2009, Sessilee Lopez appeared on the cover of ID magazine alongside models Arlenis Sosa, Chanel Iman and Jourdan Dunn. She walked in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2008 and 2009.
Sessilee Lopez has walked the runways of Givenchy, Hermés, Dolce & Gabbana, Oscar De La Renta, Marc Jacobs, Karl Lagerfeld, Jean Paul Gaultier, Lanvin, Emporio Armani, Diane Von Furstenberg, Dries Van Noten, Rag & Bone, Tory Burch, Fendi, Carolina Herrera, Mulberry, Tommy Hilfiger, La Perla, Missoni, Vivienne Westwood, Alexander Wang and Zac.
Sessilee Lopez has modeled for Hermés, Calvin Klein, Lanvin, DKNY, Halston, Tommy Hilfiger, Gap, Uniqlo, Barneys New York, H&M, Benetton, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Levi’s, and MAC Cosmetics. She co-starred with Tyson Beckford in the 2015 film Supermodel.
Net worth
Sessilee Lopez’s net worth is estimated to be $20 million. She is an American model. She is best known for her work with Victoria’s Secret, Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, and Givenchy. She has also appeared in the 2011 Pirelli Calendar.
Social media
- Instagram name: @Therealsessilee
- Twitter Username: @Therealsessilee
