Sophie Dahl British-Norwegian model, actress and author. Date of Birth: 15.09.1977 Country: Great Britain

1. Biography of Sophie Dahl
2. Discovery and Modeling Career
3. Controversial Advertising and Acting Career
4. Writing and Editorial Work
5. Personal Life

Biography of Sophie Dahl

Sophie Dahl is a British-Norwegian model, actress, and author. She was born on September 15, 1977, in London.

Discovery and Modeling Career

Sophie's journey into the fashion industry began when an agent from "Storm Models" spotted her on the streets of London, crying after a disagreement with her mother. Isabella Blow, a renowned English editor and style icon, was captivated by the 18-year-old Sophie's unique and sensitive nature. Sophie challenged the prevailing model standards by entering the industry as a "plus-size" model, showcasing her beauty to a wider audience. She later signed a contract with "Storm Models," which represented famous names like Kate Moss. Sophie worked with brands such as "Boucheron" and "Burberry" and became best known for her appearances in various magazines and as the face of the "Opium" perfume campaign by Yves Saint Laurent.

Controversial Advertising and Acting Career

Sophie posed naked on a black velvet canvas for the "Opium" fragrance campaign, which sparked considerable controversy and public backlash. The explicit advertisement was removed from many billboards in the UK and completely banned in France. Despite this, Sophie continued to make a name for herself in the industry. In addition to her successful modeling career, Sophie also ventured into acting. She appeared in movies such as "Mad Cows" (1999), "Best" (2000), "The Revenge Tragedy," "People I Know," "The King of Bollywood," "Wandering Souls," and "Little Fugitive."

Writing and Editorial Work

Inspired by the main character in her grandfather Roald Dahl's book, Matilda, Sophie went on to become an author herself. She wrote several short stories and published her first novel, "The Man with the Dancing Eyes," in 2003. In 2007, Sophie released her first full-length semi-autobiographical novel titled "Playing with the Grown-ups." She also made contributions to the development of "Men's Vogue" magazine as an editor.

Personal Life

Sophie Dahl is the daughter of writer Tessa Dahl (the daughter of renowned British-Norwegian writer Roald Dahl and actress Patricia Neal) and actor Julian Holloway (the son of actor Stanley Holloway). Rumors suggest that she is in a relationship with Jamie Callum, a jazz-pop and English-pop singer, composer, pianist, guitarist, and drummer. Perhaps one day, Sophie will reach the pinnacle of the fashion industry, standing alongside models such as Gisele Bundchen and Naomi Campbell.