Age, Biography and Wiki
Carmen Dell'Orefice was born on 3 June, 1931 in New York City, U.S., is an American actress and supermodel (born 1931). Discover Carmen Dell'Orefice's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 92 years old?
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| Occupation |
Supermodel, actress |
| Age |
92 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
3 June 1931 |
| Birthday |
3 June |
| Birthplace |
New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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She is a member of famous actress with the age 92 years old group.
Carmen Dell'Orefice Height, Weight & Measurements
At 92 years old, Carmen Dell'Orefice height is 5ft 11in .
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| Height |
5ft 11in |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Carmen Dell'Orefice's Husband?
Her husband is Bill Miles (m. 1952-1953)
Richard Heimann (m. 1959-1960)
Richard Kaplan (m. 1963-1974)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Bill Miles (m. 1952-1953)
Richard Heimann (m. 1959-1960)
Richard Kaplan (m. 1963-1974) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
1 |
Carmen Dell'Orefice Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Carmen Dell'Orefice worth at the age of 92 years old? Carmen Dell'Orefice’s income source is mostly from being a successful actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Carmen Dell'Orefice's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
actress |
Carmen Dell'Orefice Social Network
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Timeline
In 1946, her godfather introduced her to Vogue and the 15-year-old signed a modeling contract for $7.50 an hour.
She became a favorite model of photographer Erwin Blumenfeld who shot her first Vogue cover in 1946.
She appears in the December 15, 1946 issue of US Vogue; New York Vol. 108, Iss.
11, as Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White and Cinderella along with model Dorian Leigh, actors Ray Bolger and Jose Ferrer.
Dell'Orefice and her mother struggled financially, and her modeling income was not enough to sustain the family.
With no telephone, Vogue had to send runners to their apartment to let Dell'Orefice know about modeling jobs.
She roller-skated to assignments to save on bus fares.
She was so malnourished that famed fashion photographers Horst P. Horst and Cecil Beaton had to pin back dresses and stuff the curves with tissue.
Dell'Orefice and her mother were accomplished seamstresses and made extra money making clothes.
Dell'Orefice later became best friends with Leigh's younger sister, model Suzy Parker.
She appeared on the October 1947 cover of Vogue.
Together they were bridesmaids at Leigh's second wedding to Roger W. Mehle in 1948.
She was also on Vogue 's November 1948 cover.
Mark Shaw photographed her for a classic Vanity Fair lingerie campaign, in which Dell'Orefice obscures her face with her hand.
She was painter Salvador Dalí's muse.
Dell'Orefice met and married Bill Miles in the early 1950s.
Miles exploited his wife financially, by picking up his wife's modeling agency checks, allowing her only $50 allowance from her earnings.
They had a daughter, Laura, and divorced soon after.
She joined the Ford Modelling Agency in 1953.
In 1958, she met photographer Richard Heimann and married him six months later.
She decided to retire, after which he left her.
In need of funds, Dell'Orefice returned to modeling in 1978.
In 1984 she appeared on the cover of Quarante, a newsstand quarterly publication subtitled, "For the woman of style and substance".
In the 1990s and 2000s, she modeled for Isaac Mizrahi's clothing line at Target, as well as Cho Cheng and Rolex.
Dell'Orefice is featured regularly in their advertising campaigns appearing in Vogue, W and Harper's Bazaar.
In 1993 she appeared in The Babe Business, a feature documentary filmed in New York about models directed by Don Boyd for Channel Four television.
On July 19, 2011 she was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of the Arts London, in recognition of her contribution to the fashion industry.
The university sponsored a retrospective exhibition curated by illustrator and long-time friend David Downton, featuring Dell'Orefice's Vogue covers, career highlights, and photographs from her personal archives.
She is known within the fashion industry for being the world's oldest working supermodel as of the Spring/Summer 2012 season.
She was on the cover of Vogue magazine at the age of 15 and has been modeling ever since, and has featured in films and television programs Her daily motto is to enjoy herself, at no-one else's expense.
Dell'Orefice was born in New York City, New York to parents of Italian and Hungarian descent.
Her parents had an unstable relationship characterized by frequent break ups and reconciliations.
Dell'Orefice lived in foster homes or with other relatives during her parents' clashes.
At the age of 13, while riding a bus to ballet class, she was approached to model by the wife of photographer Herman Landschoff.
Her test photos, taken at Jones Beach, were a "flop" according to Dell'Orefice.
In 2015, Dell'Orefice collaborated with David Gandy and Isabeli Fontana in the promotion for the reopening of the department store Palacio de Hierro Polanco.
She has also featured on the covers of L'Officiel (Australia, Azerbaijan, Switzerland), Marie Claire Arabia and Harper's Bazaar Thailand.
