Hilary Rhoda American model Date of Birth: 06.04.1987 Country: USA

1. Early Life and Career Beginnings
2. breakthrough and Rise to Fame
3. Prolific Campaigns and Covers
4. Estee Lauder Partnership and Accolades
5. Personal Life

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born on April 3, 1987, in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Hilary St. Claire grew up as an avid athlete, playing field hockey and lacrosse in high school. After graduating from Academy of the Holy Cross, a Catholic girls' school, she moved to New York City to pursue modeling. Her striking American beauty caught the attention of Bruce Weber, who photographed her for an apparel advertisement.

breakthrough and Rise to Fame

Hilary's big break came during the Paris Spring/Summer 2006 fashion shows when Nicolas Ghesquiere of Balenciaga personally cast her. This led to collaborations with fashion giants such as Dior, Chanel, YSL, and Valentino, for which she opened shows. In her debut season, David Sims photographed her for the subsequent Balenciaga ad campaign.

Prolific Campaigns and Covers

Since then, Hilary has graced the campaigns of Pucci, Emanuel Ungaro, Roberto Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, and countless other renowned brands. She has also been featured in Victoria's Secret catalogs. Hilary has effortlessly transitioned from runways to covers, gracing the pages of Vogue (USA, Italy, France, Spain, Germany), Harper's Bazaar (UK), Numéro, and W Magazine.

Estee Lauder Partnership and Accolades

In January 2007, Hilary became the new face of Estee Lauder, representing its skincare, makeup, and the signature "Sensuous" fragrance. Forbes magazine ranked her 12th on its list of the world's 15 highest-paid models, earning an estimated $2 million annually.

Personal Life

In 2009, Hilary briefly dated New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez. Rumors also circulated of a relationship with New York Rangers player Sean Avery, though she has never confirmed these claims. In her spare time, Hilary enjoys playing field hockey and tennis.