Shalom Harlow | |
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 Harlow in 2007 | |
| Born | (1973-12-05)December 5, 1973 (age 51) |
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| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Hair color | Dark brown[1] |
| Eye color | Blue[1] |
| Agency | IMG Models |
Shalom Harlow (born December 5, 1973) is a Canadian model and actress. She began her career in the early 1990s, and by the end of the decade was atsupermodel status. In 2007, Forbes listed her as thirteenth in the list of the World's Top-Earning Supermodels.[2] She has also appeared in films such asIn & Out (1997) andHow to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) and hostedMTV'sHouse of Style alongside fellow modelAmber Valletta.
Harlow was born inOshawa,Ontario, the daughter of Sandi Herbert and David Harlow.[3] Her mother named her Shalom (Hebrew:שלום), meaning "peace", used as a standard greeting inHebrew. Her father held several jobs as a social worker,real estate agent, and financial investor, while her mother, Sandi Herbert, worked with developmentally disabled adults.[4] She grew up in a "hippie community just outside Toronto",[5] and the family often spent time at their family cottage, built by her great-great grandfather.[4] She has two younger brothers, Chris and Nathan.[citation needed]
Early on, Harlow took upballet, which she later decided was not for her, as she claimed in a 2008New York Times article, "My rebellious nature always comes out."[6] She instead became interested intap dancing, as she enjoyed the noise it created.[6]
Harlow was discovered at age 17 while at aCure concert inToronto.[7] Since being discovered she has appeared on numerous magazine covers, editorials, in top runway shows and in movies. Shalom has been the long-time favourite model for many designers who found that her look worked well in both commercial and couture campaigns.
She became the first winner of Vogue/VH1's Model of the Year award in 1995.[8] In 1996 she co-hostedMTV'sHouse of Style with fellow supermodelAmber Valletta.[9]
She was featured in finale ofAlexander McQueen's No.13 (Spring/Summer 1999) collection held in September 1998 at a warehouse inLondon. During the show she was spray painted in black and yellow by two robotic arms.[10][11] This has been called one of fashion's most memorable and iconic shows.[12][13] The moment has also been citied as an influence for Bella Hadid's spray paint dress at Coperni Spring 2023.[14][15]
In July 2007, she earned an estimated total of $2 million over the previous 12 months, withForbes naming her thirteenth in the list of the World's 15 Top-Earning Supermodels.[2]
Harlow contractedLyme disease andblack mould poisoning whilst living at a home inBig Sur in 2013, and experiencedC-PTSD as a result of the illnesses.[16][17]
In September 2018, after a six year hiatus from runway modelling, she returned atMilan Fashion Week for theVersace show.[18] After the runway show she was part of Versace's ad campaign for Spring/Summer 2019 shot bySteven Meisel.[16]
She was featured on the cover ofVogue Italia in December 2018, her first magazine cover since June 2012.[19][20]
In May 2023, she was featured on the cover ofVogue dedicated toKarl Lagerfeld shot at theGrand Palais alongsideAdut Akech,Amber Valletta,Anok Yai,Devon Aoki,Gigi Hadid,Kendall Jenner,Liu Wen,Naomi Campbell andNatalia Vodianova.[21][22]
Since the beginning of her career she has appeared on the cover of magazines such asVogue,Elle,Harper's Bazaar,W,L'Officiel andCosmopolitan. Harlow has also walked runways forChanel,Dior,Prada,John Galliano,Fendi,Givenchy,Hermès,Yves Saint Laurent,Gucci,Alexander McQueen,Michael Kors and many more. She has appeared in advertising campaigns forDolce & Gabbana,Max Mara,Ralph Lauren,Chloé,Giorgio Armani,Valentino,Lancôme,Saks Fifth Avenue,Gap and others.
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1997 | In & Out | Sonya |
| 1999 | Cherry | Leila Sweet |
| 2001 | Head over Heels | Jade |
| 2001 | Vanilla Sky | Colleen |
| 2002 | The Salton Sea | Nancy |
| 2002 | Happy Here and Now | Muriel |
| 2003 | How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days | Judy Green |
| 2003 | I Love Your Work | Charlotte |
| 2004 | Melinda and Melinda | Joan |
| 2005 | Game 6 | Paisley Porter |
| 2006 | The Last Romantic | Christy Tipilton |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1996–1997 | House of Style | Herself | |
| 2001 | When I Was a Girl | 1 episode | |
| 2004 | The Jury | Melissa Greenfield | 3 episodes |
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1995 | Unzipped | Herself |
| 2013 | Bettie Page Reveals All |
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