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Abbey Lee, the Australian fashion model who made waves in the mid-2000s, quickly climbed the ranks to become a household name in the modeling world. Born Abbey Lee Kershaw on June 12, 1987, in Melbourne, Australia, she’s the daughter of Kim Kershaw, a professional football player, and Kerry, a psychologist. Her early years weren’t easy—Abbey Lee faced ongoing health challenges, including serious bouts of meningitis—but things began to shift during her teenage years. After moving to Sydney to chase her dreams, Abbey Lee truly started to shine.
It was around 2005 when Abbey Lee was discovered by Kathy Ward of Chic Management, marking the beginning of a meteoric rise. She stayed with the agency for a couple of years before making a bold move: signing with Next Management and relocating to New York City in 2007. Once she arrived in the U.S., Abbey Lee became a fixture at major Fashion Weeks—New York, Milan, you name it. Her striking look landed her on the covers and inside spreads of top-tier magazines like V and Australian Vogue.
And let’s not forget the big brands—Abbey Lee graced campaigns for Victoria’s Secret, Chanel, and Gucci, among others. All of this momentum led to a major milestone in 2011 when V magazine officially crowned Abbey Lee as the newest “supermodel” on the scene. Pretty impressive, right?
But just as her modeling career hit its peak, Abbey Lee made a surprising pivot. In 2012, she began scaling back her runway appearances to explore a different passion: acting. It wasn’t just a side hobby—she dove in headfirst. Her breakout role came in 2015 with Mad Max: Fury Road, where Abbey Lee played one of Immortan Joe’s wives fleeing a post-apocalyptic regime. The film was a massive success, and Abbey Lee’s performance stood out.
She followed that up with a more subdued but equally compelling role in Ruben Guthrie (2015), portraying the fiancée of a man struggling with alcoholism. Then, back to high-octane visuals—Abbey Lee appeared in Gods of Egypt (2016) and delivered a chilling performance as a cutthroat model in Nicolas Winding Refn’s The Neon Demon the same year. Talk about range.
And there was even more exciting news in 2016—Abbey Lee was announced as the female lead in Dark Tower, a Ron Howard-produced adaptation of Stephen King’s iconic novel. Clearly, Abbey Lee wasn’t just transitioning from modeling to acting—she was redefining her entire career. From runways to blockbusters, Abbey Lee continues to prove she’s much more than a pretty face.
When it comes to Abbey Lee’s career highlights, one film that really stands out is The Forgiven from 2021—this happens to be Abbey Lee’s highest rated movie so far. Critics and audiences alike responded positively to her performance, which definitely contributed to the film’s strong reception. On the other hand, not every project has been a hit, and among Abbey Lee’s filmography, The Dark Tower (2017) ended up being her lowest rated movie. While it had its moments, it just didn’t resonate as well with viewers or critics. Still, Abbey Lee continues to build a diverse body of work, and fans are always eager to see what Abbey Lee takes on next.
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