History of Kate Moss in Timeline

Kate Moss is a prominent English model who gained fame in the early 1990s. Emerging as a counterpoint to the supermodel era, she became known for her waifish figure and association with the 'heroin chic' trend. Her work with Calvin Klein solidified her status as a fashion icon. Beyond modeling, Moss has designed clothing lines, participated in musical endeavors, and contributed as a fashion editor for British Vogue. Recognized for her influence, she was listed as one of Time's 100 most influential people and has received accolades like the British Fashion Awards for her contributions to fashion over 25 years.

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January 1974: Birth of Kate Moss

On January 16, 1974, Kate Moss was born in Croydon, Greater London, to Linda Rosina Moss and Peter Edward Moss.

1988: Recruited as a model

In 1988, at the age of 14, Kate Moss was recruited as a model by Sarah Doukas, founder of Storm Management, at JFK Airport in New York.

1994: Oasis Single Appearance

In 1994, Kate Moss appeared on Oasis single "Fade Away", playing tambourine.

1994: Relationship with Johnny Depp

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

1996: Heroin Chic Fashion

In 1996, Kate Moss featured in the heroin chic fashion trend, sparking speculation about her weight, with a campaign for Calvin Klein. This prompted US President Bill Clinton to speak out against the trend.

1996: "Kate Moss" song by Rasputina

The cello rock group Rasputina had a song entitled "Kate Moss" on their 1996 album Thanks for the Ether.

1997: Be Here Now Album Appearance

In 1997, Kate Moss appeared on the Be Here Now album by Oasis, playing tambourine, with Johnny Depp playing guitar.

1998: Oasis Single Appearance

In 1998, Kate Moss appeared on Oasis single "Don't Go Away", playing tambourine.

1998: End of relationship with Johnny Depp

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

November 1999: American Vogue Millennium Cover

In November 1999, Kate Moss was on the Millennium cover of American Vogue as one of the "Modern Muses".

1999: Blackadder: Back & Forth Appearance

In 1999, Kate Moss played a non-musical role in the British screen comedy Blackadder: Back & Forth, appearing both as Maid Marian and as a fictional Queen of England.

September 2002: Birth of Daughter Lila Moss

In September 2002, Kate Moss gave birth to her daughter, Lila Grace Moss Hack, who is also a model. Lila's father is Dazed & Confused editor Jefferson Hack.

2002: Lucian Freud Painting

In 2002, artist Lucian Freud painted an expressionist nude painting of Kate Moss while she was pregnant.

September 2003: W Magazine Muse

In its September 2003 issue, W magazine named Kate Moss as its muse.

2003: Primal Scream Song Vocals

In 2003, Kate Moss provided vocals for the Primal Scream version of "Some Velvet Morning".

2004: Earnings of $5 Million

According to Forbes, Kate Moss's earnings in 2004 were $5 million.

January 2005: Meeting Pete Doherty

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

April 2005: Rimmel London TV Ad

In April 2005, a Rimmel London mascara TV ad was launched featuring Kate Moss motorcycling through London to the rock song "Another Cold Beer" by Steven Crayn.

July 2005: Vogue/CFDA Fashion Inspiration 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

In September 2005, Kate Moss was involved in a drug use scandal, which led to her being dropped from fashion campaigns. However, she was later cleared of charges and resumed modelling.

September 2005: H&M drops Kate Moss

On 20 September 2005, the Swedish fashion retailer H&M dropped Kate Moss from its campaign of autumn clothes designed by Stella McCartney after pictures were published of Moss using cocaine.

November 2005: W Magazine Cover

In November 2005, Kate Moss appeared on the cover of W and also inside in a multi-page fashion shoot after ad campaigns for Dior.

2005: Earnings of $5 Million

According to Forbes, Kate Moss's earnings in 2005 were $5 million.

2005: Lucian Freud Painting Sold at Christie's

In 2005, the expressionist nude painting of Kate Moss by Lucian Freud sold at Christie's for £3.93 million.

January 2006: Police Questioning

On 5 January 2006, the London Metropolitan Police asked Kate Moss to return from the US to Britain to answer questions about the September 2005 cocaine scandal.

March 2006: Appearance in Alexander McQueen Show

In March 2006, Kate Moss appeared in the finale of Alexander McQueen's show, The Widows of Culloden, as a life-sized illusion projected into a glass pyramid.

March 2006: Launch of SamandRuby Charity

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

June 2006: Charges Dropped

On 16 June 2006, British police dropped the charges against Kate Moss for lack of evidence regarding the September 2005 cocaine scandal.

September 2006: Vanity Fair Style Issue Cover

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

November 2006: Appearance in Little Britain Sketch for Comic Relief

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

November 2006: Model of the Year at British Fashion Awards

In November 2006, Kate Moss was named model of the year at the British Fashion Awards, which stirred fresh controversy.

2006: Earnings of $8 Million

According to Forbes, Kate Moss's earnings in 2006 were $8 million.

March 2007: Sexiest Woman NME Award

In March 2007, Kate Moss won the Sexiest Woman NME Award.

April 2007: Engagement to Pete Doherty

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

May 2007: Topshop Collection Launch

On 1 May 2007, clothes designed by Kate Moss for Topshop were launched in the chain's 225 UK stores, with Moss briefly appearing in the window modelling a red dress. The 50 designs included clothes, bags, shoes and belts.

July 2007: Split from Pete Doherty

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

2007: Chuck Close Portrait

In 2007, Chuck Close created a portrait of Kate Moss, translating daguerreotypes of her into Jacquard tapestry.

2007: Named Second Highest-Earning Model

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

2007: Fragrance and Body Lotion Range Launch

In 2007, Kate Moss launched a fragrance and body lotion range bearing her name in association with Coty.

2007: Moss supports War Child and designs necklace for Cancer Research UK

In 2007, Kate Moss supported War Child. Also in 2007, she designed a charm in a necklace for Wallis in aid of Cancer Research UK, expressing her support for crucial research to combat the terrible disease affecting many lives.

2007: Time's 100 most influential people

In 2007, Time named Kate Moss one of the world's 100 most influential people.

2008: PETA's 'Worst-Dressed' Celebrities

In 2008, Kate Moss was added to PETA's 'Worst-Dressed' Celebrities of 2008' because of her frequent use of fur.

2008: Gold Statue Exhibition

In 2008, a £1.5m ($2.8m) 18 carat gold statue of Kate Moss was part of a British Museum exhibition. The statue, entitled Siren, was made by Marc Quinn.

2008: Gold Statue at British Museum

In 2008, an 18 carat gold statue of Kate Moss, worth £1.5m ($2.8m), was sculpted for a British Museum exhibition.

2009: "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels" controversy

In 2009, Kate Moss was interviewed by Women's Wear Daily and was quoted saying the phrase "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels", which she described as a "motto". She was heavily criticised for the phrase, being "accused of encouraging eating disorders".

2009: Ranked in UK 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.

October 2010: Bryan Ferry Album Cover

In October 2010, Kate Moss appeared on the cover of Bryan Ferry's album Olympia.

2010: Handbag Design for Longchamp

In early 2010, Kate Moss designed handbags for Longchamp.

March 2011: Short Film for Comic Relief

In March 2011, Kate Moss made 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 at St Peter's Church in Southrop, Gloucestershire, wearing a dress by John Galliano.

2011: Purchase of London Home

In 2011, Kate Moss purchased a home at 3, The Grove, Highgate, London.

2011: Represents Mango

Kate Moss has represented Mango since 2011.

January 2012: Recommends Hans Klok

In January 2012, Kate Moss recommended Stella McCartney book Dutch illusionist Hans Klok for London Fashion Week the following month.

August 2012: London Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Performance

Kate Moss performed with Naomi Campbell in the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games on 12 August 2012.

November 2012: Miranda Kerr replaces Kate Moss for Mango

In November 2012, Australian model Miranda Kerr replaced Kate Moss for Mango's spring/summer 2013 collection.

2012: MODEL.com's 'The Supers' list

In 2012 Kate Moss was included on MODELS.com's 'The Supers' list.

2012: Forbes top-earning models list

In 2012, Kate Moss came second on the Forbes top-earning models list, with estimated earnings of $9.2 million that year.

2012: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Album Cover

In 2012, Kate Moss was among the British cultural icons selected by artist Sir Peter Blake to appear in a new version of his most famous artwork – the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover.

2012: Publication of 'Kate: The Kate Moss Book'

In 2012, Rizzoli Publications released "Kate: The Kate Moss Book", written by Kate Moss in collaboration with Jefferson Hack, Fabien Baron, and Jess Hallett. The book offers a personal retrospective of her career, charting her journey to becoming an iconic model.

December 2013: Playboy 60th Anniversary Issue

Kate Moss posed nude for the 60th-anniversary issue of Playboy in December 2013, and that same month received a Special Recognition award at the British Fashion Awards for her contribution to fashion.

2013: British Fashion Awards

In 2013, Kate Moss received the British Fashion Awards acknowledging her contribution to fashion over 25 years.

2013: Song by Stromae

In 2013, the Belgian pop singer Stromae wrote Kate Moss into the lyrics of the song "Tous les mêmes", singing "il n'y a que Kate Moss qui est éternelle".

April 2014: Second Collection for Topshop Unveiled

On 30 April 2014, Kate Moss's second collection for Topshop was unveiled.

November 2014: Paddington Bear Statue Design

In November 2014, Kate Moss designed a Paddington Bear statue, one of fifty created by celebrities and placed around London prior to the Paddington film release. The statues were later auctioned to raise funds for the NSPCC.

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2014: The Boy in the Dress Cameo

In 2014, Kate Moss made an acting cameo as herself in The Boy in the Dress.

2015: Split from Jamie Hince

In 2015, Kate Moss and Jamie Hince separated.

2015: Escorted off EasyJet flight

In 2015, Kate Moss was escorted off an EasyJet flight by police after she became disruptive.

September 2016: Founded Kate Moss Agency

In September 2016, Kate Moss founded Kate Moss Agency (KMA).

2016: Divorce Settlement with Jamie Hince

In 2016, Kate Moss and Jamie Hince finalized their divorce out of court. Subsequently, she began a relationship with British photographer Count Nikolai von Bismarck.

2022: Drugs comment

In 2022, Kate Moss commented that "everybody I knew took drugs".

2022: Relocation to the Cotswolds

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

2022: Biopic Film "Moss and Freud" Announced

In 2022, a biopic film titled "Moss and Freud" by James Lucas was announced, focusing on the creation of Lucian Freud's painting of Kate Moss. Ellie Bamber is set to portray Kate Moss, and Derek Jacobi will play Lucian Freud.