Claudia Schiffer is a renowned German model and actress who rose to fame in the 1990s, achieving supermodel status. Born on August 25, 1970, in Rheinberg, Germany, she was discovered at the age of 17 in a Düsseldorf nightclub. Schiffer's career took off with her iconic Guess? campaigns in 1989, and she became the face of Chanel in 1990. She has appeared on over 1,000 magazine covers, holding the record for the most covers by a model.

In addition to modeling, Schiffer has ventured into acting, with roles in films like "Richie Rich" and "Love Actually." She is also involved in charity work and has launched her own cashmere collection. Schiffer is married to film director Matthew Vaughn, and they have three children.