Helena Christensen

Helena Christensen is a Danish model and actress who was considered to have the most beautiful legs in the world according to Gianni Versace.

Early Accomplishments

Christensen's career began in 1986 when she won the Miss Universe Denmark crown. Then the 18-year-old Scandinavian took part in the Miss Universe pageant. Even though she did not become a winner there, she attracted attention to herself.

Best Known For

The public knows Helena, first of all, as one of Victoria’s Secret angels - the model constantly appeared in new catalogs and starred in lingerie commercials. In the era before Giselle, Adriana and other Brazilian beauties, it was she who was responsible for the corporate erotic overtones of advertising campaigns. 

Sexual Orientation

Helena is straight. The model had several high-profile romances. Her boyfriend list includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Josh Hartnett, Paul Banks. From 1998 till 2003 she dated actor Norman Reedus with whom she has a son.

Family

Helena’s father is Fleming Christensen and her mother is Elsa Christensen. She is one of two daughters in the family, Helena has a younger sister whose name is Anita.

Christensen's son Mingus Lucien Reedus was born in 1999.

Religion

The Danish model is Christian and went to a religious school.

Worth To Know

Helena Christensen is not only the legend of world catwalks, but she is also a woman that millions of men dream of.  In Chris Isaak's Wicked Game, she became the heroine of the male fantasies.

In 1994, Helena became one of the stars of the Pirelli calendar. In 2013 (being 45) she repeated the success, again becoming the heroine of the calendar.