
Cara Delevingne
United KingdomBirthday
August 12, 1992
Birth Sign
Leo
Birthplace
Hammersmith, London, England
Age
34 years old
Height
5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
About
Cara Jocelyn Delevingne is an English model, actress, and singer. She first gained fame as a model, winning Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards in 2012 and 2014. Delevingne walked for top designers and became a face of brands like Burberry and Chanel. In 2015, she transitioned to acting with a leading role in Paper Towns, based on John Green's novel, playing the enigmatic Margo Roth Spiegelman. She later portrayed the Enchantress in Suicide Squad (2016) and the fearless Laureline in Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017). Delevingne has also appeared in films like Anna Karenina (2012) and The Face of an Angel (2014), and released music as a singer, with singles like "I Feel Everything." Across over 15 film and TV roles, she has earned three Teen Choice Awards and a CinemaCon Rising Star award.
Delevingne is known for her distinctive eyebrows, androgynous fashion sense, and outspoken personality. She has been portrayed in media as a rebellious, free-spirited figure who transitioned from high-fashion modeling to Hollywood acting and now music. Her content tone is often candid, self-deprecating, and emotionally raw.
As of 2026, Delevingne is actively pursuing a music career, having signed with Warner Records and released new songs in 2025. She recently completed a critically acclaimed stage run as Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Playhouse Theatre in London (2023-2024). She continues to take acting roles and develop her music artistry.
Early Life & Background
Delevingne grew up in London's Belgravia neighborhood, immersed in high-society life. She struggled with dyspraxia, a condition affecting coordination of thoughts and movements, which made reading and writing challenging throughout her schooling. At age nine, she tested at a 16-year-old reading level, but by sixteen she tested at a nine-year-old level. She spent considerable time in therapy and admits she would "screw with" mental health professionals.
At age ten, Delevingne appeared in a spread in Italian Vogue photographed by Bruce Weber, which she later recalled as feeling "odd." She attended Bedales, a liberal co-educational boarding school known for its artistic environment, where she threw herself into drama. She nearly landed the titular role in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. Sarah Doukas, head of Storm Model Management and a Bedales parent, discovered her there.
To earn money for drama school, Delevingne dropped out of Bedales and signed with Storm in 2009. She worked for a year before booking her first paid modeling job. As a teenager, she also drummed in a kiddie band called The Clementines.
Career Growth
Delevingne became the face of Burberry's Spring/Summer 2011 and 2012 campaigns. She walked the runway at the 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and won Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards in 2012. She began her acting career with a minor role as Princess Sorokina in Joe Wright's Anna Karenina (2012), alongside Keira Knightley and Jude Law.
In 2014, she won Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards for the second time. She retired from runway modeling in 2015 to focus on acting. Her first leading role was as Margo Roth Spiegelman in Paper Towns (2015), based on John Green's novel. The role won her two Teen Choice Awards for Breakout Star and Choice Summer Movie Star, plus a Rising Star award from CinemaCon. In 2016, she portrayed June Moone / the Enchantress in Warner Bros.' Suicide Squad, starring alongside Margot Robbie and Will Smith. She won a Teen Choice Award for this role. In 2017, she starred as Laureline in Luc Besson's Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.
Delevingne released the single "I Feel Everything" in 2022. She made her stage debut as Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Playhouse Theatre in London in 2023-2024, receiving rave reviews. In 2025, she officially launched her music career as a major-label artist with Warner Records, releasing the songs "I Forgot" and another track, collaborating with producer BJ Burton.
Career Timeline
Public Image & Style
Delevingne is known for her distinctive eyebrows, androgynous fashion sense, and outspoken personality. She has been portrayed in media as a rebellious, free-spirited figure who transitioned from high-fashion modeling to Hollywood acting and now music. Her content tone is often candid, self-deprecating, and emotionally raw. No official fandom name or specific fan-culture rituals have been identified.
Fame & Fandom
Cara Delevingne's audience is less a coordinated army and more a collection of devoted observers captivated by her raw vulnerability and genre-defying career shifts. Unlike the organized campaigns of pop idols, her fanbase engages through a shared appreciation for her candid storytelling about mental health and addiction, treating her public struggles as a form of communal resilience rather than mere celebrity gossip. There is no official fandom name or structured rituals; instead, followers connect over her distinctive eyebrows, her androgynous fashion, and the way she dismantles Hollywood expectations with unfiltered honesty. This organic following has grown alongside her transition from high-fashion icon to a musician who releases content that feels deeply personal, like her recent topless teaser signaling a new musical chapter. The depth of this connection is measured not in chart-topping votes but in the sustained attention paid to her every move across social platforms and media outlets. This global engagement places her firmly within the upper echelons of contemporary fame. According to the iFANN Global Fame Rankings, Cara Delevingne is the 22nd most famous person in Fashion & Beauty, holding steady from the previous cycle.
Interesting Facts and Legends
Delevingne's life is filled with surprising historical connections and near-misses that shaped her path. She was born with 16 godparents, including the legendary actress Joan Collins, and her paternal grandaunt was the notorious courtesan Doris Delevingne. As a teenager, she briefly signed with Simon Fuller's 19 Management, which aimed to manufacture a pop star persona, but she rejected the direction because they wanted to push her into being an artist curated by those in charge. Before her modeling dominance, she played drums in a children's band called The Clementines. She also nearly landed the lead role in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. In recent years, her story has taken a darker, more public turn that fans discuss with deep concern. A major story circulating in 2026 involves her revelation that her girlfriend called the police during a drug overdose incident, a disclosure that left her wanting to cry. She later spoke candidly about how childhood trauma fueled her addiction and suicidal ideation, issuing stark warnings about her survival. Her romantic history has also become a focal point of modern celebrity lore, particularly the confirmed relationship with Amber Heard during Johnny Depp's divorce proceedings, adding another layer to her complex public narrative.
Notable Quotes
“I grew up in the upper class, for sure. My family was kind of about that whole parties–and–horse racing thing. I can understand it's fun for some. I never enjoyed it.”
“Your mother's addiction shapes the childhood of every kid whose parent has an addiction. You grow up too quickly because you're parenting your parents.”
“There was this thing of wanting it to feel like the real me was breaking through the phone, trying to break out of this version of myself that people had known or had preconceived or whatever.”
“They wanted to push me into being an artist that was curated or designed by the people in charge, I think, at that point. That just wasn't ever something I was interested in for music.”
Family & Personal Life
Delevingne's father is property developer Charles Hamar Delevingne, and her mother is Pandora Anne Delevingne (née Stevens), a former socialite turned personal shopper. She has two older sisters, Chloe and Poppy, and a paternal half-brother, Alexander Jaffe. Her maternal grandfather was publishing executive and English Heritage chairman Sir Jocelyn Stevens, and her maternal grandmother Jane Sheffield was a lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret. Delevingne's mother Pandora struggled with heroin addiction, which Delevingne has described as a defining fact of her childhood: "You grow up too quickly because you're parenting your parents."
Notable Connections
Delevingne has collaborated with directors Luc Besson (Valerian) and Joe Wright (Anna Karenina). She co-starred with Margot Robbie and Will Smith in Suicide Squad. Her music producer is BJ Burton, known for work with Charli XCX and Bon Iver. Her godmother is actress Joan Collins. Her sister Poppy Delevingne is also a model.
Relationships & Dating History
Delevingne was romantically linked to actress Michelle Rodriguez from 2013 to 2014. She then dated musician St. Vincent (Annie Clark) from 2014 to 2016, a highly publicized relationship. In 2019, she was briefly linked to singer Miley Cyrus. In 2020, she was involved with model Kaia Gerber. Tabloids rumored a connection with actress Lea Michele in 2021 and musician Minke in 2022, though neither was confirmed. As of 2026, Delevingne is reportedly single.
- DatedMichelle Rodriguez2013 - 2014Romantically linked; relationship ended amicably.
- DatedSt. Vincent2014 - 2016Dated for approximately two years; highly publicized.
- DatedMiley Cyrus2019 - 2019Brief romantic link.
- DatedKaia Gerber2020 - 2020Involved for several months.
- RumouredLea Michele2021 - 2021Tabloid speculation; not confirmed.
- RumouredMinke2022 - 2022Linked to musician Minke; not publicly confirmed.
Salary, Net Worth In 2026
$10 Million
iFANN Editorial Team estimate
Per iFANN's editorial analysis, Cara Delevingne's net worth in 2026 is estimated at $10 million. This financial standing reflects her enduring success across multiple creative industries. Her wealth stems primarily from lucrative modeling contracts with prestigious brands like Burberry, Chanel, and Victoria's Secret, alongside her starring roles in major films such as Suicide Squad and Paper Towns. Additional income flows from endorsements, social media partnerships, and her emerging music career. Recent ventures include her stage run in Cabaret and strategic real estate investments, all contributing to a diverse financial portfolio that supports her continued work in entertainment.
Awards Won (14)
Delevingne has won three Teen Choice Awards: two for Paper Towns (Breakout Star and Choice Summer Movie Star) and one for Suicide Squad (Choice Movie: Breakout Star). She also received a CinemaCon Rising Star award in 2015 and won Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards in both 2012 and 2014.
2012 · Model of the Year
Herself
2014 · Model of the Year
Herself
Known For
Suicide Squad
2016 · June Moone / Enchantress
Paper Towns
2015 · Margo Roth Spiegelman
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
2017 · Laureline
Anna Karenina
2012 · Princess Sorokina
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Quick Facts
- Profession
- model, actress, singer
- Born
- +1992-08-12
- Birthplace
- Hammersmith, London, England
- Birth Sign
- Leo
Personal Details
- Full Name
- Cara Jocelyn Delevingne
- Height
- 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
- Education
- Bedales School
Filmography
15
Total
12
Film
3
TV
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