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Carolyn Murphy

 
Who2 Biography: Carolyn Murphy, Model
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  • Born: 11 August 1975
  • Birthplace: Walton Beach, Florida
  • Best Known As: Cover girl of the 2005 Sports Illustrated

Carolyn Murphy succeeded actress Elizabeth Hurley as the professional face of Estee Lauder cosmetics in 2001, putting her in magazines and print ads worldwide and moving her into the ranks of the elite supermodels. The self-proclaimed "beach girl at heart" had already been named Model of the Year at the VH1/Vogue fashion awards in 1998, and had appeared extensively on the cover of Vogue and other high-fashion magazines. In 2005 she was the cover girl of Sports Illustrated's annual swimsuit issue, and by 2007 she was reportedly one of the highest-paid fashion models in the world.

Murphy married surf instructor Jake Schroeder in 1999 and their daughter, Dylan Blue, was born in 2000; the couple divorced in 2001... Murphy told Sports Illustrated that the people she admires most are "primatologist Jane Goodall and undersea explorer Jacques Cousteau."

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Carolyn Murphy
Birth name Carolyn Murphy
Date of birth August 11, 1973 (1973-08-11) (age 36)
Place of birth Panama City, Florida, U.S.
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Hair color Brown
Eye color Blue
Measurements 34-24-34 US
86-61-86 EU
Dress size 4
Shoe size 8
Agency IMG Models
Spouse(s) Jake Schroeder (1999–2001)

Carolyn Murphy (born on August 11, 1973) is an American model.

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Biography

Carolyn Murphy was born in Panama City, Florida and grew up mainly in Northwest Florida, with brief periods in England and Maryland, as a result of her parents’ divorce. Her career began when at the age of 16, when her mother enrolled her in a modeling school. Soon, she was modeling locally in Florida, as well as abroad in Japan and Paris. After graduating from Fort Walton Beach High School in 1991, Murphy went to New York.

She enrolled at University in Virginia, opting to model part time. Mario Testino shot her for French Vogue, Missoni, Et Vous, and Gucci. In 1994 she was hired for Prada and appeared in major magazines like Harpers Bazaar and Vogue. Anna Wintour had Steven Meisel shoot her for American Vogue in 1995 and he began to use her for campaigns like Dolce Gabbana, Max Mara, and Calvin Klein.

In 1998, she was named VH1/Vogue's "Model of the Year". Barry Levinson chose her for the role of "Dubbie" in his film Liberty Heights. In 1999, she was cited by Vogue as the "Model of the Millennium" and considered a muse by Calvin Klein, landing a contract for the perfume "Contradiction" with fellow Liberty Heights costar, Justin Chambers. She was offered roles in "Pearl Harbor" and many others to follow.

In 2001 Estee Lauder signed her to an exclusive contract. Her first advertising campaign for the brand’s “Defining Beauty” began appearing in 2002. She continues to appear in the advertisements today, recently posing for Estee Lauder’s new fragrance, Sensuous. She shot campaigns for Missoni, Versace and Tiffany & Co. In 2005 she was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Personal life

Reluctant for a career in acting or in the spotlight, she moved to Nosara, Costa Rica in 1999 and married surfer Jack Schroeder. She gave birth to their daughter, Dylan Bleu, in December of 2000 at her home in Upstate New York. Her relationship with Schroeder ended in divorce in 2001. In 2006, Schroeder was arrested and charged with extortion for trying to sell a sex tape featuring them having sex during their 1999 honeymoon in Barbados.[1] The video was leaked onto the internet in April 2006.[2]

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