5 Things You Didn't Know About Claudia Schiffer

One of the most beautiful women in the world, Claudia Schiffer, turns 46 today! In honour of her birthday, we uncover five interesting facts about the original supermodel.

By Pakkee

1. She's fluent in three languages: English, German and French!

Chanel, 1993. Photo: Getty

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2. She was discovered in October 1987, aged 17, at a nightclub in Düsseldorf.

Versace, 1992. Photo: Getty

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3. In her 29-year-long career, Schiffer has appeared on over 1000 magazine covers (BAZAAR included!).

Yves Saint Laurent, 1996. Photo: Getty

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4. She once opened a chain of restaurants called Fashion Café with fellow supermodels Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell and Elle Macpherson in 1995.

Chanel, 1992. Photo: Getty

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5. Before she went into modelling, she originally wanted to be a lawyer.

Christian Dior, 1996. Photo: Getty

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