Doutzen Kroes is a popular Dutch supermodel and actress best known for her work with the lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret. She walked in Victoria’s Secret Fashion shows from 2005 through 2014 and served as a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 2008 to 2014. She has been a brand ambassador for Miu Miu since 2013, L’Oreal since 2011, and Victoria’s Secret since 2008. She’s one of the most sought-after and highest-paid models in the industry. In 2014, she topped the Forbes top-earning models list, with estimated earnings of $8 million in the previous financial year. So, who is Doutzen Kroes? Here’s everything we know about the model.
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Doutzen Kroes Biography
Doutzen Kroes was born on the 23rd of January 1985, in Oostermeer, Friesland, Netherlands. She’s currently 39 years old.
| Birth Name | Doutzen Kroes |
| Nickname | Doutzy |
| Date of Birth | 23 January 1985 |
| Place of Birth | Gytsjerk, Friesland, Netherlands |
| Age | 39 years old |
| Sun Sign | Aquarius |
| Profession | Supermodel, Actress, Activist, Philanthropist |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Ethnicity | Dutch |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Sunnery James Gorré |
| Children | 2 |
Family
- Father – Johan Kroes (Psychotherapist)
- Mother – Geartsje Leistra (Former teacher and nurse)
- Siblings – Rens Kroes (Younger Sister, Nutritionist)
Education
Though there is no sufficient information regarding her education, it looks like she has completed her school education before plunging into the modeling world.
Doutzen Kroes Personal Life
Doutzen Kroes married Dutch DJ Sunnery James in Eastermar on November 7, 2010. The couple has two children together. She gave birth to their first child, a son Phyllon Joy Gorré on January 21, 2011, and gave birth to her second child, a daughter Myllena Mae Gorré on July 30, 2014. Both children were born in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 10.5 inches Centimeters – 179 cm Meters – 1.79 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 54 kg Pounds – 120 lbs |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Body Measurements | 34B-24-35 |
| Body Shape | Hourglass |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 9 (US) |
| Dress Size | 4 (US) |
| Distinctive Features | Striking blue eyes |
Professional Statistics
Fashion Show Debut
Doutzen Kroes debuted in Ready to Wear – Spring / Summer 2004 as a model.
Film Debut
Doutzen had her first onscreen role in the 2011 Dutch movie, “Nova Zembla”, in which she played the role of Catharina Plancius.
She has starred as Venelia in “Wonder Woman” and “Justice League”. Both movies were released in 2017.
Television Debut
Her first television appearance was in the “The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show” in 2005. She also co-hosted four episodes of a Dutch TV show, RTL Boulevard between 2009 and 2011.
Brand Endorsements
Doutzen has appeared in ad campaigns for 7 For All Mankind, Blumarine, Bottega Veneta, C&A, Calvin Klein, De Beers, Dolce & Gabbana, Epoca, Escada, GAP, Gucci Cruise, Guerlain, H&M, HUGO by Hugo Boss, La Senza, L’Oreal, Liverpool, Mexx, Neiman Marcus, Peek Cloppenburg, Pronovias, Repeat Cashmere, RMK makeup, Scapa, Saks, Schwarzkopf, Tiffany & Co., Tommy Hilfiger denim, Valentino, Valentino Garavani, Versace Menswear, Victoria’s Secret, Zara TRF, Zeki, and many others.
Favorite Things
- Food – Banana
- Perfume – Eternity by Calvin Klein
- L’Oreal Products – Elvive Nourish & Shimmer Highlights Shampoo
- Lipstick – Color Riche MADE FOR ME Lipstick in 253 Blush in Nude
- Color – Pink
- Beauty Product – Spray Glam Bronze Micro Fine Foundation Spray (For Legs)
Doutzen Kroes Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Doutzen Kroes has a net worth of $35 million as of 2024.
Doutzen Kroes Facts
She aspired to be a professional speed skater when she was young because both her parents were speed skater champions.
Doutzen was a tomboy in her youth.
She also holds the record for most Vogue covers in a single year with nine, including four prestigious international September covers in 2013.
Kroes was named Model of the Year in 2005 in a Vogue reader’s poll 2005.
She was ranked at #9 in the Top Sexiest Models list by models.com.
She ranked #21 in the 2009 AskMen list of the top 99 “Most Desirable” women.
Doutzen ranked #50 in the 2010 FHM UK list of “100 Sexiest Women in the World”.
She was named as one of the “most desirable” famous women for 2013 in Askmen’s list of the Top 99 Most Desirable Women.
She has a wax figure in Madame Tussaud’s museum in Amsterdam, Holland.
In 2017, she was cast in the role of Venella in the movie Wonder Woman. She reprised her role in other superhero movies Justice League, Wonder Woman 1984, and Zack Snyder’s Justice League. The main cast of the films include Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Gal Gadot, Ray Fisher, Jason Momoa, and Ezra Miller.