Liberty Ross

Here’s a profile of Liberty Ross — English model, occasional actress, and creative personality:

Basic Info & Background

Full name: Liberty Lettice Lark Ross
Born: September 23, 1978
Place of birth: Hammersmith, London, England
Siblings: She is sister to Atticus Ross and Leopold Ross, both of whom are composers / music producers.
Heritage / family: Her maternal grandfather was Lord Killearn; on her paternal side she has Italian heritage (through Aldo Castellani)

As a child, she appeared in a Tiffany Jewelry campaign at around age 7
Also, at age 9 she appeared on the cover art of Ozzy Osbourne’s “No Rest for the Wicked” album.
She was first spotted by photographer Corinne Day when she was about 13, on Portobello Road in London — that encounter helped launch her modeling path.

In 1992, she signed with Storm Management
In 2000 she became the face of an Emanuel Ungaro ad campaign and that same year won Model of the Year at the Elle Style Awards.
She appeared on the 20th anniversary cover of The Face magazine, and later graced covers of British Vogue (photographed by Mario Testino) and other major fashion titles.
She has modeled for top brands including Burberry, Jimmy Choo, Dior (Addict perfume), Jil Sander, Guerlain, and appeared in the Pirelli Calendar

She took a break (circa 2004–2007) to focus more on family life.
In 2012, following public events in her personal life, she returned to modeling and walked the runway for Alexander Wang in New York Fashion Week.
She also designed a capsule denim collection in collaboration with Genetic Denim, sold via Net-a-Porter.

Ross has occasionally acted in films. Notably, she played Queen Eleanor in Snow White and the Huntsman (2012), directed by her then-husband Rupert Sanders.
Her film credits include W.E. (2011) and some short films.
She has contributed to fashion films and digital projects (e.g. via SHOWstudio) and written for Vogue’s online platforms.

First marriage: She married director Rupert Sanders in 2002. They had two children, Skyla Lily Lake Sanders (born 2004) and Tennyson Sanders (born 2006).
In 2012, a highly publicized affair involving Sanders and actress Kristen Stewart came to light, which led to their separation.
Ross filed for divorce in January 2013; it was finalized May 30, 2014.
Second marriage: In 2016, she married Jimmy Iovine (record producer).

Ross’s look—dark hair, striking features, an elegant but edgy presence—has allowed her to bridge high fashion and more avant-garde, conceptual work.
She’s respected in the industry for combining modeling with creative involvement (e.g. capsule collections, fashion film).
Her life story, resilience, and comeback narrative have made her a figure of interest beyond modeling—especially given how she managed her public image during personal adversity.

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