Of course, such honors don’t come easily.
What is most remarkable, perhaps, is Kerr’s ambition.
Clearly, Kerr has never been afraid of a challenge.
“We moved to Brisbane for the last two years of school.
Wow, who would’ve known?”
she toldHomes To Love.
At the time, she told the publication she was “totally excited” for her first big job.
Middlebrook had been involved in a car accident, the model explained toThe Daily Telegraph.
In her bookTreasure Yourself,Kerr reflected on the harrowing experience.
“Chris' death taught me that the people who touch your life are always with you.
However, in a heartwarming full-circle moment, Kerr would go on to name her future son after Middlebrook.
She explained toThe Daily Telegraphthat her husband at the time warmed up to the idea instantly.
“Chris and I had been dating for two years.
Through the years, she’s worked with a number of high-end, luxury fashion brands.
After Kerr moved to New York, she signed with Next Model Management in 2004, asBusiness of Fashionnoted.
It wasn’t long until Kerr was landing campaigns she had only dreamed of.
One of her first big-time brand partnerships was withMaybellineNew York.
Soon enough Kerr was the face of one of the biggest fashion brands on the globe Prada.
But, of course, there was one brand that truly made her famous Victoria’s Secret.
Soon enough she cemented herself as one ofthe richest Victoria’s Secret models.
Kerr and actor Orlando Bloom reportedly first met in late 2007, according toE!
News, but apparently it wasn’t instant fireworks on her end.
“I think it was his persistence [that won me over].
Maybe he wanted me because he thought he couldn’t have me.”
For a while, married life between Kerr and her hubby seemed picture perfect.
she said at the time.
Just a month after she wed Bloom, the supermodel revealed she was indeed pregnant.
She also had always been open about her desire to start a family.
She noted that when her career is over, she’d like to be there with her children.
In April, she told theSydney Morning Herald(viaHello!)
that she did not renew her contract.
Kerr chalked the whole situation up to her busy schedule, and revealed the decision was all her own.
but I’ve got another contract and commitment at the same time.”
A rep for Bloom confirmed the breakup toE!
News,explaining the stars had “been amicably separated for the past few months.”
The rep continued, “After six years together, they have recently decided to formalize their separation.”
For her part, Kerr was entirely candid about the experience when speaking on it in the media.
She toldEllethat she felt depressed after the breakup.
What got Kerr through that time was learning how a person’s thoughts can influence their reality.
“They sat at the bar and were making out,” an eyewitness toldUs Weeklyat the time.
“They were really into each other.”
It was, apparently, love at first sight for Kerr and Spiegel.
After it was confirmed they were dating, she reflected on the first time they met.
During an episode ofJimmy Kimmel Live!, she revealed they met at a dinner party.
The pair shared a whirlwind romance.
In July 2016, Spiegel got down on one knee, and Kerr accepted his proposal.
“I said yes!!!”
she wrote onInstagramwhen showing off a snapshot of her glittering diamond.
Kerr and Spiegel said their “I Do’s” on May 27, 2017.
The wedding took place at the couple’s home in Brentwood, Calif., and, according toE!
News, it was a small ceremony with not even 50 guests in attendance.
In November 2017,Peopleshared the happy news that Kerr was expecting her first child with Spiegel.
No one was more excited for their growing family than Kerr’s firstborn.
It looks like Flynn’s wishes came true!
It became available stateside several years later in 2017.
It was Kerr’s mission that set her skincare line apart from other brands.
She noted that KORA uses “certified organic and natural products.”
And the passion behind her foray intobeautywas entirely clear.
“I guess for me feeling pretty is about feeling happy, healthy, and confident.
She is spiritual, well-connected to her emotions, and, above all, focused on happiness.
She has even made a point to incorporate prayer into her daily routine.
“Change your thoughts, change your reality,” she said.
