History of Kate Moss in Timeline

Katherine Ann "Kate" Moss is a highly influential English model who gained prominence in the early 1990s. Known for her waifish figure and association with the "heroin chic" aesthetic, she achieved icon status through collaborations with brands like Calvin Klein. Beyond modeling, Moss has ventured into clothing design, music, and fashion editing for British Vogue. Acknowledged for her significant impact on the fashion industry over a 25-year career, Moss was recognized at the 2013 British Fashion Awards. Her financial success is also noteworthy, having been listed as one of the top-earning models by Forbes. Time magazine included her in their list of the world's 100 most influential people in 2007.

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1994: Relationship with Johnny Depp Begins

In 1994, Kate Moss started a relationship with actor Johnny Depp.

1998: Relationship with Johnny Depp Ends

In 1998, Kate Moss ended her relationship with actor Johnny Depp.

September 2002: Birth of Daughter Lila Grace

In September 2002, Kate Moss gave birth to her daughter, Lila Grace Moss Hack, with Dazed & Confused editor Jefferson Hack.

2004: Forbes Earnings Reported

According to Forbes, Kate Moss's earnings for 2004-2005 were $5 million.

January 2005: Meeting Pete Doherty

In January 2005, Kate Moss met Pete Doherty, a member of The Libertines, at her 31st birthday party.

April 2005: Rimmel London TV Ad

April 2005 saw the launch of a Rimmel London mascara TV ad featuring Kate Moss motorcycling through London to the rock song "Another Cold Beer" by Steven Crayn.

July 2005: Vogue/CFDA Award

In July 2005, Kate Moss won the Vogue/CFDA award from the Fashion Designers of America as Fashion Inspiration.

September 2005: Drug Use Scandal and Contract Losses

In September 2005, Kate Moss faced media scrutiny and was dropped from H&M's campaign due to pictures surfacing of her using cocaine, resulting in a loss of a £4 million contract. Chanel also decided not to renew its contract, and Burberry dropped her campaign, although Chanel claimed its decision wasn't related to the scandal. Moss apologized without admitting drug use.

September 2005: Cocaine Scandal Investigation

In September 2005, Kate Moss's involvement in a cocaine scandal led to the London Metropolitan Police requesting her return from the US to answer questions.

2005: Forbes Earnings Reported

According to Forbes, Kate Moss's earnings for 2004-2005 were $5 million.

2005: Lucian Freud painting sold at Christie's

In 2005, a nude painting of Kate Moss by Lucian Freud, created in 2002 while she was pregnant, was sold at Christie's for £3.93 million.

March 2006: Launch of SamandRuby Charity

In March 2006, Kate Moss helped launch the SamandRuby charity. The charity provides funding for the education and shelter of Thai children and is named after Samantha Archer Fayet and her daughter Ruby Rose, who died in the tsunami.

September 2006: Vanity Fair Style Issue Cover

In September 2006, Kate Moss appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair's style issue.

November 2006: Appearance in Little Britain Sketch for Comic Relief

In November 2006, Kate Moss made an appearance in a Little Britain sketch for Comic Relief at the Hammersmith Apollo, playing the character Katie Pollard, sister of Vicky Pollard.

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2006: Forbes Earnings Reported

According to Forbes, Kate Moss's earnings for 2005-2006 were $8 million.

April 2007: Engagement to Pete Doherty Announced

On April 11, 2007, Pete Doherty announced his engagement to Kate Moss during a London concert, where Moss also performed.

July 2007: Split from Pete Doherty

In July 2007, Kate Moss and Pete Doherty ended their relationship.

2007: Named Top-Earning Model

In 2007, Forbes magazine named Kate Moss second on the list of the World's 15 top-earning models, with estimated earnings of $9 million. She also appeared on the British women's Sunday Times Rich List, estimated to be worth £45 million, ranking as the 99th richest woman in Britain.

2007: Moss Designs Charm for Cancer Research UK

In 2007, Kate Moss supported War Child and designed a charm necklace for Wallis to benefit Cancer Research UK, expressing her commitment to funding crucial research to combat the terrible disease.

2009: Ranking on the Rich List

In the 2009 Rich List, Kate Moss was ranked as the 1,348th richest person in the UK, with a net worth of £40 million.

March 2011: Short Film for Comic Relief

In March 2011, Kate Moss starred in a short film with Misery Bear for the Comic Relief event, titled "Misery Bear's Comic Relief Starring Kate Moss".

July 2011: Marriage to Jamie Hince

On July 1, 2011, Kate Moss married Jamie Hince, guitarist of The Kills, at St Peter's Church in Southrop, Gloucestershire, wearing a John Galliano dress.

2011: Purchase of London Home

In 2011, Kate Moss bought a home at 3, The Grove, Highgate, as her London residence.

2012: Publication of Kate: The Kate Moss Book

In 2012, Rizzoli Publications released "Kate: The Kate Moss Book", written by Kate Moss with Jefferson Hack, Fabien Baron, and Jess Hallett. The book is a retrospective of her career.

November 2014: Designs Paddington Bear Statue

In November 2014, Kate Moss designed a Paddington Bear statue. The statue was one of fifty created by various celebrities, located around London before being auctioned to raise funds for the NSPCC.

2015: Split from Jamie Hince

In 2015, Kate Moss and Jamie Hince separated.

2016: Divorce Settlement with Jamie Hince

In 2016, Kate Moss and Jamie Hince finalized their divorce out of court.

2022: Relocation to the Cotswolds

In 2022, Kate Moss sold her London home and relocated to the Cotswolds.

2022: Planned Biopic Film Announced

In 2022, a biopic film titled "Moss and Freud" was announced. The film, directed by James Lucas, will focus on the creation of Lucian Freud's painting of Kate Moss and will star Ellie Bamber as Kate Moss and Derek Jacobi as Lucian Freud.

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