Victoria Hervey English model, socialite and aristocrat Date of Birth: 06.10.1976 Country: Great Britain

Biography of Victoria Hervey

Victoria Frederica Isabella Hervey, born on October 6, 1976, is an English model, socialite, and aristocrat. She is the eldest daughter of the 6th Marquess of Bristol and his third wife, Yvonne Marie Sutton. Victoria is also the older sister of the 8th Marquess of Bristol and the younger sister of the late 7th Marquess of Bristol.

Early Life and Education
Victoria spent her first two years of life at Ickworth House, the family estate in Suffolk. However, her parents later fled from tax burdens and settled in Monaco. She attended Benenden School and then spent a year in Florence and worked at an advertising agency in London.

Career
After declining to study French and art history at the University of Bristol, Victoria's mother stopped supporting her financially. She had to work as a secretary for English director and restaurant critic Michael Winner. She also worked as a model, which eventually became her career path. Her stunning figure and six-foot height opened doors for her. She later worked for Christian Dior.

In April 2000, Victoria and her friend Jane Blight opened the fashion boutique 'Academi' in Knightsbridge. The boutique was frequented by celebrities such as Victoria Beckham, Meg Mathews, and Martina McCutcheon. However, the boutique ultimately closed in 2001 due to accumulating debts.

Rise to Fame
The boutique episode helped Victoria gain fame, particularly after she appeared at a party wearing a daring dress. During that time, the tabloids were quiet, as Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, a previous socialite, had fallen out of their interest due to her drug problems. The journalists seized on Victoria, and she became a sensation.

Later Life
In December 2003, Victoria moved to Los Angeles with hopes of pursuing an acting career. However, she only landed a small role in the 2004 film "RX" alongside Colin Hanks. She returned to the UK, where she received even more press attention. Victoria began regularly appearing on British television, game shows, and talk shows.

Personal Life
As of now, Victoria is not married. She has had relationships with several notable individuals, including restaurateur Mogens Tholstrup, Formula 1 racer David Coulthard, and Boyzone member Shane Lynch.