Last updated on the 5 April 2025 by Evandrus
Mini Biography
Born: 12 August 1992, Hammersmith, London, England.Â
Cara Delevingne grew up in a prominent family with deep ties to British high society. Her father, Charles Delevingne, is a property developer and her mother, Pandora, was a personal shopper and socialite. Cara is the youngest of three siblings, including her well-known sister, Poppy. Despite her privileged upbringing, Cara faced challenges, including dyspraxia, which made school difficult. She attended Francis Holland School in London before transferring to Bedales School in Hampshire, where she focused on music and drama.
Cara’s career began in modelling, signing with Storm Management in 2009. Her striking features and bold personality quickly made her a standout, earning her accolades such as Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards in 2012 and 2014. Transitioning to acting, she made her film debut in “Anna Karenina” (2012) and gained recognition for her roles in “Paper Towns” (2015), “Suicide Squad” (2016), and “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” (2017). On television, she starred in the fantasy series “Carnival Row” and appeared in “Only Murders in the Building”.
In her personal life, Cara Delevingne is known for her openness about her struggles with mental health and her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. She identifies as sexually fluid and has been candid about her relationships, including high-profile romances. Beyond her career, Cara is passionate about music, writing and philanthropy, using her platform to support causes close to her heart. Her journey reflects resilience, creativity and a commitment to breaking boundaries in both her professional and personal life.
Suggested viewing
Carnival Row (2019)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.7
Set in a dark fantasy world, Carnival Row portrays a city fraught with tensions between humans and mythical creatures seeking refuge from war. Amid political unrest and societal prejudices, an investigation unfolds surrounding a series of brutal murders, entwining forbidden love, dark conspiracies and the fight for justice and acceptance in an unforgiving society.
Top cast: Orlando Bloom, Cara Delevingne, Simon McBurney, Tamzin Merchant, David Gyasi, Karla Crome, Arty Froushan, Indira Varma.
