Agyness Deyn

Personal Details :

Full Name: Laura Michelle Hollins
Stage Name: Agyness Deyn
Date of Birth: February 16, 1983
Place of Birth: Littleborough, Greater Manchester, England
Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Nationality: British
Spouse: Joel McAndrew (m. 2016), previously married to Giovanni Ribisi (2012–2015)
Children: At least 2
Profession: Model, Actress, Designer
Education: Attended Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School; studied drama later

Modeling Career (2003–2012, Return in 2024)
- Discovered at age 18 and became known for her androgynous, punk-inspired style
- Graced covers of top magazines including Vogue Italia, British Vogue, and American Vogue
- Walked the runway for major designers: Chanel, Burberry, Dior, Versace, Saint Laurent, and Vivienne Westwood
- Named Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards (2007)
- Became the face of campaigns for brands like Giorgio Armani, Reebok, Shiseido, Mulberry, and Doc Martens
- Retired from full-time modeling in 2012 to focus on acting and personal projects
- Returned to the runway in 2024 for Sacai’s Spring/Summer show at Paris Fashion Week
Acting Career (2010–present)
- Film debut as Aphrodite in Clash of the Titans (2010)
- Lead role in Pusher (2012), praised for gritty realism
- Starred in British dramas: Electricity (2014) and Sunset Song (2015)
- Appeared in Patient Zero (2018), opposite Natalie Dormer
- Television: Played a lead role in the BBC series Hard Sun (2018)
Fashion & Design Ventures
- Collaborated with Dr. Martens on multiple capsule collections (2010–2012)
- Partnered with Uniqlo for a fashion line
- Known for influencing early-2000s British street style with Henry Holland

Birth Name: Laura Michelle Hollins
Nickname/Stage Name: Agyness Deyn
Marriages:
- Giovanni Ribisi (actor) – married in 2012, divorced in 2015
- Joel McAndrew (hedge fund manager) – married in 2016
Children: At least 2 (with Joel McAndrew)
Style Icon: Known for androgynous, punk-inspired fashion; a leader of 2000s “indie sleaze” look
Friendships: Close friend of fashion designer Henry Holland
Hobbies: Acting, fashion design, music, and poetry
Musical Interests: Once performed vocals on the indie track “Who” by Five O’Clock Heroes
Personality: Describes herself as a private, introspective person despite her public success
Beliefs: Known for thoughtful commentary on fame and creativity; values authenticity

Estimated Net Worth: $5 million
Primary Sources: Modeling, acting, music, design collaborations
Modeling: High‑paying campaigns for brands like Burberry, Dior, Armani
Acting: Film roles (e.g., *Clash of the Titans*, *Pusher*), TV (*Hard Sun*)
Music: Vocals on tracks like Five O’Clock Heroes’ “Who” and cameo in Rihanna’s “We Found Love” video
Design & Collaborations: Partnerships with Dr. Martens and Uniqlo

Model of the Year — British Fashion Awards, 2007/2008
Best Model — Elle Style Awards, 2008
Best Dressed Woman — Tatler Magazine, 2008
Best Model in Fashion Week — Elle Style Awards (LFW), 2008
Nominee: Most Promising Newcomer — British Independent Film Awards, for *Sunset Song* (2015)
Nominee: Most Promising Newcomer — Evening Standard British Film Awards, for *Sunset Song* (2016)
Nominee: Best Newcomer — National Film Awards UK, for *Sunset Song* (2016)
Nominee: Best Supporting Actress — International Online Cinema Awards (INOCA), for *Her Smell* (2019)

Her real name is Laura Michelle Hollins — she changed it to Agyness Deyn on a numerologist’s advice.
Shaved six years off her real age early in her career to better fit modeling norms.
Was discovered while shopping in London with her best friend, designer Henry Holland.
Featured in Rihanna’s “We Found Love” music video intro (uncredited).
Provided vocals on the indie rock track “Who” by Five O’Clock Heroes in 2008.
Quit modeling in 2012 to pursue acting full-time — a rare move among top models.
Once worked as a chip shop assistant in Rossendale before becoming a supermodel.
Known for her distinctive pixie haircut and tomboy fashion — a major trendsetter in the 2000s.
Returned to the runway in 2024 after over a decade away, surprising fans at Sacai’s Paris show.