About Veronica Webb
Veronica Webb was born on February 25, 1965, in Detroit, Michigan, to Marion Webb, a nurse, and Leonard Webb, an electrician. Raised in a working-class family with two siblings, she grew up in a culturally vibrant community. Encouraged to pursue education, she studied design at Parsons School of Design in New York but was scouted by a makeup artist at 19 while working part-time in a department store. She signed with Elite Model Management in 1985 and shifted focus to modeling, balancing her studies until her career took off. Webb is of African-American and German descent, with her family rooted in the U.S. She has embraced her Detroit heritage, often citing it as a source of her resilience and grounded perspective. She is primarily known as Veronica Webb, with no widely used aliases. In the 1990s, she was sometimes called “The Trailblazer” by fashion media for breaking barriers as one of the first Black supermodels.
Webb rose to fame in the 1980s as a supermodel, known for her striking features and confident presence. She appeared on over 100 magazine covers, including Vogue (U.S., Italian, French), Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Essence, and Marie Claire. Her breakthrough came with her 1987 Vogue Italia cover, shot by Richard Avedon, making her one of the first Black models to grace a major Vogue cover. She starred in campaigns for Revlon (the first Black model to sign a major cosmetics contract), Chanel, and Karl Lagerfeld, and was a Victoria’s Secret model from 1992 to 1997, appearing in catalogs but not the runway shows, as the brand’s fashion shows were less prominent then. She walked runways for Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, and Isaac Mizrahi. Notable moments include her 1992 Vogue cover with Naomi Campbell and her role in Spike Lee’s Jungle Fever (1991). Webb continues modeling, appearing in Vogue Japan (2023) and Ralph Lauren’s 2024 campaign.
Webb signed with Elite Model Management in 1985, later working with Ford Models and Women Management. She maintains ties with global agencies for her ongoing work. Her editorial work includes Vogue (multiple editions), Harper’s Bazaar, W, Elle, Essence, and Cosmopolitan. A muse for photographers like Avedon, Steven Meisel, and Annie Leibovitz, she brought diversity to 1990s fashion. Her work was featured in the 2009 Metropolitan Museum of Art’s The Model as Muse exhibition.
Webb has a modest social media presence, with over 50,000 Instagram followers (@veronicawebb). She shares modeling shots, advocacy for diversity in fashion, and family moments, promoting her writing and engaging fans with her intellectual and activist perspective.
At 5’11” with dark brown hair and brown eyes, Webb’s measurements were approximately 34"-24"-34" during her peak, with a 34B bra size. Known for her chiseled cheekbones, luminous skin, and statuesque frame, she has not confirmed cosmetic surgeries, emphasizing fitness and skincare. She has no known tattoos or piercings.
Webb’s appeal lies in her elegant beauty and trailblazing spirit. Fans and designers, like Karl Lagerfeld, praise her as “a pioneer with poise” for her groundbreaking presence and professionalism. Her expressive eyes, radiant complexion, and confident stride are often highlighted, with her advocacy for inclusivity setting her apart.
Her net worth is estimated at $8 million, earned through modeling, endorsements (Revlon, Maybelline), her Victoria’s Secret work, acting, and journalism. She wrote for Paper magazine and Interview, and published Webb on the Web (1998), a collection of essays. She was a top-earning model in the 1990s, though her diverse career spread her income.
Webb faced minor controversies, primarily industry-related, such as calling out fashion’s lack of diversity in the 1990s, which sparked debate but earned her respect as an advocate. Her outspokenness on racial bias occasionally drew pushback from conservative brands, but she remained steadfast.
Her acting roles include Jungle Fever (1991, as Vera), Malcolm X (1992, cameo), For Love or Money (1993), and Dirty Laundry (1996). She appeared in music videos, including George Michael’s Too Funky (1992) with Linda Evangelista. Webb appeared on TV in Just Shoot Me! (1999), Damon (1998), and Clueless (1997). She hosted Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style (2007–2008) and guest-starred on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Tyra Banks Show, and The View, discussing her career and diversity. She featured in The Super Models (2023, docuseries, as a guest) and Catwalk (1995, documentary).
Webb was married to George Robb (2001–2007) and has been married to Chris Delgrosso, a real estate developer, since 2009, with whom she has two daughters, Leila (born 2004) and Orin (born 2007). She lives in New York City, raising her children and supporting their education.
Webb’s legacy lies in her role as a pioneering Black supermodel, breaking barriers with her Revlon contract and Vogue covers. Her Victoria’s Secret work and high-fashion campaigns influenced models like Tyra Banks. Her journalism and advocacy for diversity reshaped industry conversations, and she supports charities like the NAACP and Lifebeat, focusing on AIDS awareness.
As of 2025, Webb models selectively, appearing in campaigns for J.Crew and editorials like Essence. She writes for fashion publications, promotes diversity via Instagram, and speaks at events like the CFDA Diversity Summit. She focuses on her family and maintains her status as a trailblazer in fashion and advocacy.
