About Kate Moss
Katherine Ann Moss was born on January 16, 1974, in Croydon, Greater London, England, to Linda Rosina, a barmaid, and Peter Moss, a travel agent. Raised in a working-class family with her younger brother, Nick, she grew up in Addiscombe and Sanderstead. At 14, she was scouted by Sarah Doukas of Storm Model Management at JFK Airport in New York while returning from a family holiday in the Bahamas. She began modeling at 15, leaving school at 16 after completing her GCSEs to pursue her career. Moss is of English descent, with her family rooted in the UK. She has occasionally referenced her British background as integral to her laid-back, rebellious persona. She is primarily known as Kate Moss, with no widely used aliases. Nicknamed “The Waif” in the 1990s for her slender frame, she embraced the moniker as part of her influence on the “heroin chic” aesthetic.
Moss became a supermodel in the 1990s, redefining beauty standards with her waifish figure and raw charisma. She was part of "The Big 10" a group of supermodels that dominated the 1990s, where being a celebrity and appearing on MTV was as important as appearing on a runway or on a fashion magazine. They included Elle MacPherson, Cindy Crawford (Supermodel), Linda Evangelista, Stephanie Seymour, Tatjana Patitz, Christy Turlington, Helena Christensen, Claudia Schiffer, and Kate Moss." She appeared on over 300 magazine covers, including Vogue (U.S., British, French), Harper’s Bazaar, W, i-D, and The Face. Her 1993 Calvin Klein Obsession campaign with Mark Wahlberg catapulted her to fame, embodying the era’s minimalist grunge look. She starred in campaigns for Chanel, Dior, Versace, and Burberry, and walked runways for John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, and Louis Vuitton. Notable moments include her 1990 The Face cover shot by Corinne Day and her role in Johnny Depp’s Paul is Dead video (2000). Moss remains active, appearing in Vogue UK (2024) and Saint Laurent’s 2025 campaign. She posed nude for Playboy’s 60th anniversary issue in 2013.
Moss signed with Storm Model Management in 1988, remaining loyal to the agency throughout her career. She also worked with IMG Models and d’management group for international projects. Her editorial work includes Vogue (multiple editions), Harper’s Bazaar, W, Elle, Dazed & Confused, and Love. A muse for photographers like Mario Testino, Steven Klein, and Juergen Teller, she defined the 1990s anti-glamour aesthetic. Her work was featured in the 2009 Metropolitan Museum of Art’s The Model as Muse exhibition.
Moss has a strong social media presence, with over 2 million Instagram followers (@katemossagency). She shares campaign images, throwbacks, and updates on her Kate Moss Agency and Cosmoss wellness brand, leveraging her platform to maintain her influence.
At 5’7” with blonde hair (often dyed) and hazel eyes, Moss’s measurements were approximately 33"-23"-34" during her peak, with a 32A bra size. She was considered short by supermodel standards. Known for her petite frame, high cheekbones, and enigmatic gaze, she has not confirmed cosmetic surgeries, though speculation about minor procedures persists. She has small tattoos, including a heart on her hand and anchors on her wrist, and ear piercings.
Moss’s appeal lies in her effortless cool and rebellious edge. Fans and designers, like Alexander McQueen, praise her as “the ultimate It girl” for her raw beauty and nonchalant attitude. Her delicate features, expressive eyes, and androgynous style are often highlighted, with her ability to embody both vulnerability and strength setting her apart.
Her net worth is estimated at $70 million, earned through modeling, endorsements (Calvin Klein, Rimmel, Topshop), her Topshop clothing line (2007–2010), and her Kate Moss Agency, founded in 2016. Her Cosmoss wellness brand, launched in 2022, sells teas and skincare. She was among the highest-paid models in the 1990s and 2000s.
Moss faced significant controversy in 2005 when the Daily Mirror published photos allegedly showing her using cocaine, leading to her being dropped by brands like H&M and Burberry. She issued an apology, entered rehab, and regained her career momentum within a year, with campaigns for Dior and Louis Vuitton. She has also faced scrutiny over her thin frame, accused of promoting unhealthy body standards, which she denied. She is also blamed for popularizing the “heroin chic” aesthetic with young, thin models who appear to be on drugs.
Her acting roles include Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016, as herself), The Boy in the Mercury (1996), and a cameo in Zoolander 2 (2016). She appeared in music videos, including The White Stripes’ I Just Don’t Know What to Do with Myself (2003), Elton John’s Something About the Way You Look Tonight (1997), and Queenie Eye’s Queenie Eye (2013). Moss appeared on TV in Blackadder: Back & Forth (1999, as Maid Marian), The Super Models (2023, docuseries), and as a guest on Top of the Pops, The Jonathan Ross Show, and The Graham Norton Show, discussing her career and fashion. She featured in McQueen (2018, documentary) and Kate! A Model Life (2007, reality special).
Moss dated actor Johnny Depp (1994–1998), photographer Mario Sorrenti, and Jefferson Hack, with whom she has a daughter, Lila Moss (born 2002). She was married to musician Jamie Hince (2011–2016) and has been with photographer Nikolai von Bismarck since 2015. She lives in London and Gloucestershire, raising Lila and focusing on family privacy. Her sister is Lottie Moss.
Moss’s legacy as a supermodel lies in challenging conventional beauty standards, ushering in the “heroin chic” era and inspiring models like Cara Delevingne and Sienna Miller. Her Kate Moss Agency represents talents like Lottie Moss, and her style continues to influence fashion. She supports charities like War Child and the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
As of 2025, Moss remains active in fashion, appearing in campaigns for Charlotte Tilbury and Versace. She runs her agency and Cosmoss brand, sharing updates on Instagram. She focuses on raising her daughter and maintaining her status as a cultural icon, with exhibitions like Kate Moss: The Icon planned for 2025.
