Models from Germany

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary German Models of all time. This list of famous German Models is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of German Models.

1. #1

   

   Claudia Schiffer

   b. 1970

   HPI 66.6570 languages

   German model

2. #2

   

   Heidi Klum

   b. 1973

   HPI 66.3370 languages

   German-American model, television personality, and businesswoman

3. #3

   

   Fabio Mancini

   b. 1987

   HPI 62.9915 languages

   Italian male supermodel

4. #4

   

   Hessy Levinsons Taft

   1934 - 2026

   HPI 61.0014 languages

   Hessy Levinsons Taft is most famous for being a German Jewish infant whose photo was ironically selected as the ideal Aryan baby and featured in Nazi propaganda magazines in 1935. Surprisingly, her mother entered her into a baby contest without realizing it was sponsored by the Nazis, and Hessy later discovered this...Read moreShow less

   Hessy Levinsons Taft is most famous for being a German Jewish infant whose photo was ironically selected as the ideal Aryan baby and featured in Nazi propaganda magazines in 1935. Surprisingly, her mother entered her into a baby contest without realizing it was sponsored by the Nazis, and Hessy later discovered this deception as an adult. Her lasting legacy lies in her efforts to educate about the Holocaust, symbolizing resilience and the perils of racial ideology as she shared her story in interviews and writings.

5. #5

   

   Tatjana Patitz

   1966 - 2023

   HPI 58.4826 languages

   German model and actress (1966–2023)

6. #6

   

   Nadja Auermann

   b. 1971

   HPI 50.9224 languages

   German supermodel and actress

7. #7

   

   Toni Garrn

   b. 1992

   HPI 47.1421 languages

   German fashion model and actress

8. #8

   

   Jordan Carver

   b. 1986

   HPI 43.3017 languages

   German model

9. #9

   

   Lena Gercke

   b. 1988

   HPI 41.5718 languages

   German model

10. #10

    

    Julia Stegner

    b. 1984

    HPI 40.3416 languages

    Julia Stegner is a German supermodel, born in 1984, known for her work with high-profile fashion brands and her appearances on the covers of major magazines like Vogue. She gained prominence in the fashion industry for her distinctive look and has been a prominent figure in runway shows and advertising campaigns.