Veronica Webb

Veronica Webb: Biography in Details

Who is Veronica Webb?

Veronica Webb is an American model, actress, television personality, and writer.

Being among the first major African-American supermodels, she has appeared on the covers of major fashion magazines like Vogue and Essence and has modeled for Victoria’s Secret and Chanel.

She has also appeared in numerous movies and television shows.

What are the birth facts of Veronica Webb?

Veronica Webb was born on 25th February 1965. She was born in  Detroit, Michigan.

As regards her family, she was born to her father Leonard Douglas Webb, and her mother Marion Webb.

Her father was an electrician and her mother was a public health nurse. Both her parents served in the US military for 20 years.

Veronica was the youngest of three daughters. One of her sisters was an oncologist and the other is a Mathematician.

From her early years, she was interested in the world of fashion and modeling. She also read comic books as a child and had an interest in animation.

In which school did Veronica Webb attend?

Veronica attended the Detroit Waldorf School, from where she graduated in 1983. Furthermore, there are no details about her education.

Veronica Webb: Professional Life and Career

After graduating Veronica moved to New York and started studying design. But after being noticed by a makeup artist in a Housewares Boutique, she quit school to pursue modeling.

She became the spokesperson for the American cosmetics manufacturer Revlon, becoming the first black supermodel to get an exclusive contract with a large cosmetics company.

In 1991, she made her film debut in Jungle Fever. Since then she has appeared in movies like Malcolm X, The Big Tease, Dirty Laundry, etc., as well as television shows like Damon, Just Shoot Me!, Becker, and Clueless.

She has enjoyed a long and prestigious career as a model. On the runway, she has modeled for Victoria’s Secret and Chanel and worked with esteemed designers like Azzedine Alaïa, Versace, Kanye West, and Isaac Mizrah.

She has been listed in American Vogue’s Best Dressed list three times.

She has written columns for magazines like Interview, Paper, Panorama, Details, Esquire, Elle, The New York Times, etc.

Her collection of autobiographical essays, Veronica Webb Sight: Adventures In The Big City, was published in 1998. In 2010, she became a member of the Eucerin Skin First Council.

She is also involved in charity organizations like LIFEBeat, Product Red, and the RPM Nautical Foundation, and has launched a business mentoring program for Detroit youth.

Veronica Webb: Net worth and Salary

There are no details about Veronica’s Net Worth, she has an estimated net worth of $8 million.

Also, there are no details about her salary.

Veronica Webb: Rumors and Controversy

Webb has maintained a very good public image throughout the years and is remembered as a prominent figure of modeling in the 90s.

She is invited to talk on controversial subjects as well and does without falling into any major problems herself.

In 2009, Veronica was asked to comment on the French Vogues’ controversial cover spread where Lara Stone was depicted in blackface.

Veronica put it diplomatically and said that it is neither vapid nor thoughtful enough. She is also known for her honest and candid opinions.

What are the body measurements of Veronica Webb?

Veronica Webb stands 5 feet 10 inches tall at height and has a weight of 58 kg.

Her body vitals are 34-24-34. Her hair color is dark brown while her eyes are brown.

Social Media Profile

Veronica has an Instagram account with a good number of followers over 37.1 k.

She is also active on Twitter and has a following of around 18.3 k. She does not have an active Facebook account.

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References:  (dailymail.co.uk, observer)

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