Niki Taylor Biography

Niki Taylor, Model
Born asNicole Renee Taylor
Occup.Model
FromUSA
SpousesMatt Martinez ​(1994-1996)​
Burney Lamar ​(2006)
BornMarch 5, 1975
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Age49 years
Early Life
Nicole Reneé Taylor, recognized expertly as Niki Taylor, was born on March 5, 1975, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. She is an American model, actress, and television speaker, who rose to fame in the very early 1990s as one of the most renowned supermodels of her time. Niki has a younger sis, Krissy Taylor, that was additionally a model prior to her unfortunate death at the age of 17. Niki was elevated in Pembroke Pines, Florida, by her mother, Barbara, a former cheerleading coach, and her dad, Ken Taylor, who worked as a Florida Highway Patrol policeman.

Job Beginnings
Niki Taylor was found at the young age of 13 when she won the Fresh Faces contest in New York City. This opportunity led her to sign with a firm in South Florida, and she began her modeling job quickly after. At the age of 15, Niki turned into one of the youngest designs to appear on the cover of the American edition of the fashion publication 'Vogue,' thrusting her to globally popularity.

Surge to Fame
Niki Taylor promptly became one of one of the most in-demand designs throughout the 1990s. She signed significant agreements with business like CoverGirl, Nokia, Pantene, and also Liz Claiborne. At the age of 17, she won a financially rewarding multimillion-dollar recommendation take care of L'Oréal, making her the youngest agent in the history of the brand name.

Throughout her profession, Niki has enhanced the covers of more than 300 publications, including 'Elle,' 'Vogue,' 'Harper's Bazaar,' 'Marie Claire,' 'Allure,' and 'Cosmopolitan,' to name a few. She has worked with world-renowned fashion professional photographers, including Steven Meisel, Peter Lindbergh, and Mario Testino. Along with her modeling job, she has actually appeared in a number of video, consisting of videos for Tom Petty as well as the Heartbreakers as well as Michael Jackson.

Television and Acting Career
Niki made her television launching in the mid-1990s on 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' and later functioned as the host of 'Fashion Emergency' on E! Enjoyment Television. She also worked as a reporter for 'Extra!' covering various fashion occasions and also red carpet premieres. In 2005, Taylor made her acting launching on an episode of the crime drama 'CSI: NY,' playing the role of a tattoo musician.

In 2008, Niki Taylor ended up being a star participant on NBC's fact show 'The Celebrity Apprentice,' completing for a charity of her choice. She additionally participated in the Bravo reality show 'Make Me a Supermodel,' co-hosting along with fellow model Tyson Beckford.

Personal Life
Niki married former Miami Hooters linebacker Matt Martinez in 1994, and the couple had twin children Hunter as well as Jake in 1996. Nevertheless, they divorced in 1999. In 2001, Taylor experienced extreme injuries in a car mishap, causing a lengthy and tough healing process.

In 2006, Niki wed NASCAR vehicle driver Burney Lamar, with whom she has two youngsters, daughter Ciel as well as child Rex. The couple presently resides in Tennessee. Taylor is understood for her kind job, specifically in raising awareness for the American Red Cross and the need for blood contributions.

Legacy and also Influence
Niki Taylor continues to be a symbol in the apparel industry as well as continues to work as a model and television personality. Her profession has led the way for more youthful generations of designs and highlights the significance of perseverance and also durability. She has actually been a good example for striving models and has shown that preserving a healthy job and also household balance is feasible by handling her career as well as being a committed mother as well as better half.

Our collection contains 4 quotes who is written / told by Niki.

Related authors: Tom Petty (Musician), Michael Jackson (Musician), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Conan O'Brien (Entertainer)

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4 Famous quotes by Niki Taylor

Small: I think I have enough tattoos for now. If I get any others, Ill probably do my kids initials
"I think I have enough tattoos for now. If I get any others, I'll probably do my kids initials"
Small: I always hated my mole growing up. I even thought about having it removed. At the time I didnt do it be
"I always hated my mole growing up. I even thought about having it removed. At the time I didn't do it because I thought it would hurt, and now I'm glad I didn't"
Small: All my Doctors said I should become a model
"All my Doctor's said I should become a model"
Small: Stick to the basics, hold on to your family and friends - they will never go out of fashion
"Stick to the basics, hold on to your family and friends - they will never go out of fashion"