Romee Strijd | |
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 Strijd in 2011 | |
| Born | Romee Strijd (1995-07-19)19 July 1995 (age 30) Zoetermeer, Netherlands |
| Occupation | Model |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Spouse | Laurens van Leeuwen[nt 1] |
| Children | 2 |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft11+1⁄2 in (1.82 m)[1] |
| Hair color | Blonde[2] |
| Eye color | Blue[2] |
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Romee Strijd (/ˈroʊmeɪˈstraɪd/ROH-maySTRYDE,Dutch:[ˈroːmeːˈstrɛit]; born 19 July 1995[4]) is a Dutch model. A formerVictoria's Secret Angel, she appeared in the brand'sannual fashion show from 2014 to 2018. She has worked for brands includingAlexander McQueen,Michael Kors, andCarolina Herrera. She has also appeared in magazines such asVogue,Elle, andHarper's Bazaar.
Strijd was born inZoetermeer,South Holland. She has one younger sister Ise Strijd. She was approached by a scout when she was 13 inAmsterdam and turned it down as she was too nervous and had other dreams. After two years, at 15, she wanted to give modelling a try and was signed to DNA model agency in 2011. She left school to pursue modelling, but returned at the age of 17 to the Netherlands to finish school because the career was overwhelming and she missed home. After time off from modelling she realized her love for modelling and moved to New York City after graduating.[5]
Strijd signed with the DNA Model Management agency at 15 years old and worked for two years inMilan,Paris andNew York City for brands likeBurberry,Louis Vuitton andPrada[5] before taking a break. She has appeared in editorials for British, German, Spanish, Turkish, Japanese and DutchVogue,[6] French, Italian, and DutchElle, Spanish and GreekHarper's Bazaar, DutchMarie Claire, and FrenchMadame Figaro.
She has been on the cover of several versions ofVogue, Unconditional Magazine,[7]Harper's Bazaar,[6]Exit,[6]Elle[6] andMaxim (magazine).[5] She posed 26 weeks pregnant on the cover of the November 2020 issue of DutchVogue, after She inspired the magazine to dedicate an issue to motherhood.[8]
She has walked runway shows forAlexander McQueen,[9]Badgley Mischka,Balmain,Burberry,[10]Calvin Klein,[11]Celine,[12]Christopher Kane,[10][12]DKNY,Jeremy Scott,Donna Karan,EDUN,[9]Giambattista Valli,Hussein Chalayan,Isabel Marant,[9]Jil Sander,[9]Jill Stuart,Kenzo,Loewe,Louis Vuitton,[12]Marchesa,[9]Michael Kors,[9]Nina Ricci,Peter Som,Phillip Lim,Prabal Gurung,[9]Prada,[10]Rag & Bone,[9]Rochas,Roland Mouret,Vera Wang,[9]Off White andVictoria's Secret.[13]
She has appeared in campaigns forCarolina Herrera,Alexander McQueen,[6]Donna Karan,[6]Stradivarius,Michael Kors,[6]Giuseppe Zanotti,H&M,Juicy Couture,[14]Victoria's Secret, andMarchesa.[15]
In 2014, she was chosen to be one of the newcomers at theVictoria's Secret Fashion Show.[13] In 2015, she became a Victoria's Secret Angel, joiningKaren Mulder andDoutzen Kroes as the third Dutch to earn the coveted title. In March 2017 she announced that she was now represented byIMG Models.[16]
In 2018, She was chosen to wear the Shooting Star Swarovski Look in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.[17] In 2018, she became a brand ambassador for popular Australian swimwear brandSeafolly.[18]
Strijd started herYouTube channel on 16 July 2017 where she postsvlogs, behind-the-scenes, and beauty content. As of 2023, the channel has reached 1.86 million subscribers and a total of 190 million views.[19]
Since January 2010, Strijd has been in a relationship with Laurens van Leeuwen, son of television presenterBert van Leeuwen. The couple announced their engagement on 25 January 2022.[20] The pair has since gotten their marriage certificate in the United States and plan on eventually having a formal wedding.[21]
In May 2020, Strijd and van Leeuwen announced they were expecting their first child, a girl.[22][23] Their daughter, Mint, was born on 2 December 2020.[24] She also revealed that she struggled withPCOS for years, claiming that her weight and high-intensity workouts due to her modeling career were not good for her body, and that after she started taking better care of her health, she finally got her period back after seven years without one.[22] In May 2022, Strijd and Van Leeuwen announced they were expecting their second child.[25] In June, she announced she was expecting another baby girl.[26] Their second daughter, June, was born on 11 November 2022.[27]
Model Romee Strijd in 1995 (age 30)
Then at some point in the U.S ... we got married on paper. Only our families know about it. But for us, it doesn't really feel "official" yet ... One day we'll have a real wedding.
