Natalia Vodianova

Natalia Mikhailovna Vodianova (Russian: Наталья Михайловна Водянова, IPA: [nɐˈtalʲjə mʲɪˈxajləvnə vədʲɪˈnovə];[a] born 28 February 1982), nicknamed Supernova,[4] is a Russian model and United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.

In 2012, she came in third on the Forbes top-earning models list, estimated to have earned $8.6 million in one year.[5] Vodianova is currently ranked by models.com as one of the New Supers in the fashion industry.[6]

Vodianova is the founder of the Naked Heart Foundation, a philanthropic organization committed to helping children with special needs and their families.[7]

In 2010, Vodianova was awarded by Harper's Bazaar as Inspiration of the Year. In 2014 Glamour recognized her as Woman of the Year and awarded her its The Voice for Children award.[8]

Vodianova is a mother of 5. She is also a member of the Special Olympics International Board of Directors. In 2021, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) appointed her as a Goodwill Ambassador for the sexual and reproductive health agency.[9][10]