| Lauren Gold | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1980 (age 31–32) England |
| Years active | 1993– |
| Height | 5 ft 8.5 in (1.74 m) |
| Hair colour | Brown |
| Eye colour | Hazel |
| Measurements | 34-24-34 in[1] (86-61-86 cm) |
| Dress size | 4 (US), 34 (EU) |
| Agency | Models 1, Unity Models, Modelwerk, Cathy Quinn Models, Francina Models, Stockholmsgruppen, Next Models Los Angeles, Central Models, Shine Group, IMM, MC2, Images |
Lauren Gold (born 1980) is an English model and actress. Gold is most recognised as the DJ in Robbie Williams's "Rock DJ" music video as well as her recurring appearance in La Senza ad campaigns. Gold's best known acting role is Scarlett Rose in Sky One drama Dream Team.
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When Gold was 13, her mother, who had been a model in the 1960s, sent pictures of her to modelling agencies. Her first agency was Now Models. Early in her career, she appeared in music videos by Roxette and MJ Cole ("Crazy Love") as well as adverts for Marks & Spencer and Next.[2][3]
Gold moved on to Select Model Management[4] in London but spent a large portion of her career with Take 2 Model Management.[5] Gold signed with now defunct Take 2 Model Management who represented top fashion models such as Natalia Vodianova, Esther Canadas, and Jacquetta Wheeler. While at Take 2, Gold branched out as both an editorial model as well as a commercial model. Despite being a fashion model, Gold has appeared in men's magazine Maxim as well as advertisements for Coca-Cola and Vodafone.[6]
In 2004, Gold modeled for lingerie catalogue Figleaves up until 2005. In October 2005, she walked in the Agent Provocateur Charity Fashion Show in London.[7] The following year Gold left Take 2 and signed with NEXT London. With Next, Gold landed her most lucrative endorsement deal to date with La Senza. She has been featured on the website, catalogues, and advertisements for the lingerie company. Despite filming for Dream Team, Gold continued to land campaigns including Truworths in South Africa. In 2007, she was featured in two commercials for Norwegian eye wear brand, Brilleland.[8] In addition, Gold took part of the Amber Fashion-Grand Prix and Fashion Unite. Gold along with Petra Nemcova, Jessica Sjöö, Tereza Maxová, and Lena Gercke walked in the Charity Fashion Show in Monaco.[9]
In 2008, Gold signed to Models 1. That same year, Gold became the editorial face of Pantene Pro-V Shine in the United Kingdom. Since then, Gold has featured in editorial advertisements for Jockey Underwear, Triumph International, and Wonderbra. In 2010, Gold was featured in an advertorial for Elizabeth Arden as well as a British commercial for Lenor fabric softener.[10] In late 2010, Gold could be seen modelling for British clothing company East Ltd, Debenhams, Gray & Bourne, and Damsel in a Dress.[11][12] In September 2010, Gold was featured in an editorial spread for She magazine in the UK. Additionally, she signed with Cathy Quinn Models in New York. In early 2011, Gold continue to model for East as well as Gray and Osbourn. In Spring 2011, Gold became the face of TK Maxx in the United Kingdom and Ireland.[13] She was featured in two television commercial as well as several print ads.[14] By Summer 2011, Gold shot campaigns for Figleaves.com, John Lewis, and Littlewoods. Gold was featured in Figleaves.com's Autumn/Winter 2011 Lookbook. In September 2011, Gold landed in the Top 1000 Models on Fashion Model Directory.[15]
Currently, Gold is signed to Models 1 in London, Cathy Quinn Models in New York, Unity Models in Hamburg, Modelwerk in Munich, Central Models in Lisbon, Francina in Barcelona, Stockholmsgruppen in Stockholm, MC2 in Tel Aviv, Shine Group in Johannesburg, Image Models in Athens, Next Models in Los Angeles, and IMM Models in Brussels.[1]
Gold's first acting role was playing a footballer's girlfriend named Scarlett on the show Dream Team. She was a regular during the 2005–2006 series. Gold was quoted as saying, "Well, initially I auditioned for the part of Chloe and they DT called me back a week later to read Scarlett, so I guess it was meant to be. I did an episode a couple of years ago when I was modelling, I've watched it on and off since then."[16] In that same interview, Gold was asked if she would like to be a footballer's wife, and responded, "I would hate to be a kept woman, all that lunching and shopping seems like such hard work."[16]
In 2008, Gold starred in the horror film Beyond the Rave as Lucretia.[17] Also in 2008, she appeared in an arts film made by Angelo Valentino sponsored by Brockmans Gin which was shown in Cannes.[18]
Lauren Gold grew up in England with her mother, a former model, and her brother and sister Frances. Growing up, Gold was in awe of her mother, a top model in the 1960s, whose pictures adorned their house.[3] As early as age two, she was "obsessed with dressing up" and posing in front of the camera.[3] At age 13, Gold's mother submitted her along with her siblings' pictures to modelling agencies. However, Gold was the only one who wanted to pursue modelling as a career. When Gold was a teenager, she attended an all-girls school, which was very strict about her grades and attendance.[19] She was given time off school to pursue her modelling, with the proviso that she keep her grades up.[19] Much of her initial modelling work was during her school holidays.[3]
Throughout Gold's modelling career, her love life has been chronicled by the tabloids despite her keeping a relatively low profile. In her early career, she allegedly dated Westlife singer Mark Feehily from 1999 to 2002.[20] The pair kept a low profile due to his boy band status, with the exception of attending the Coyote Ugly premiere together. Several years after the breakup, Feehily came out of the closet. In 2000, the model was linked to her "Rock DJ" co-star Robbie Williams.[21] Although there was much speculation of a romance with Williams, Gold has never admitted to a fling with him, but said at the time that she loved his body.[22][23]
In April 2004, she was pictured out to lunch with footballer Fredrik Ljungberg. The Sun reported that the two were seen having romantic dinners and walks on the beach.[20] In the summer of 2004, the pair were also spotted in Ljungberg's hometown of Halmstad, Sweden, as well as Båstad, Sweden, where Ljungberg and his family would spend their summers.[5][24] Neither Gold or Ljungberg ever confirmed their relationship.
In 2006, tabloids speculated that Gold had dated Dream Team co-star Robert Kazinsky, after he published a series of love poems.[25] There was also some speculation that she and Ziggy Lichman of Big Brother fame were once an item. Lichman's friends claim that the two enjoyed a two-year romance.[22]
| Year | Work | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Beyond the Rave | Lucretia | Film |
| 2008 | Out of the Dark | Lead role | Angelo Valentino short film for Brockmans Gin |
| 2006 | Dream Team | Scarlett Rose | Recurring role on Sky One soap opera |
| 2004 | Mr Firecul | Model 1 | Short film starring David Ginola |
| 2004 | Double Zero | Flower | French film |
| 200? | Dream Team | Model | Bit part |
| 2000 | "Rock DJ" | DJ | Robbie Williams music video |
| 1998 | "Crazy Love" | Girl in back seat | MJ Cole music video |
| 1993 | Unknown Roxette video | Extra | Roxette music video |