Russian fashion model Natalia Vodianova, 44, is expecting her sixth child—her third with husband Antoine Arnault—an update she shared through Vogue France’s latest cover feature.
Natalia Vodianova is already balancing runway momentum with big life news.
The 44-year-old Russian fashion model is pregnant and expecting her sixth child. Her baby number six will be her third with her husband, Antoine Arnault.
The announcement was shared through Vogue France, which revealed Vodianova as its latest cover model on Tuesday, May 26. In an Instagram caption attached to a photo of Vodianova on the cover. the outlet wrote: “Between two runway shows. at the start of the year. Natalia Vodianova confided in me that she was pregnant.”.
The caption adds that Vogue France immediately knew what it wanted for its summer issue: “Her sixth child, at 44. I knew immediately that she had to be our summer cover star.”
It continued by describing the moment of the conversation: “During our conversation, Natalia perfectly incarnates this kind of motherhood, chosen and fully owned.” The caption also quotes her being reflective about her situation: “She was reflective on how fortunate she is have this chance.”
Vodianova is also a mother to three children from a previous marriage to her ex-husband, Justin Portman.
With Antoine Arnault, Vodianova’s relationship has been building in public for years. The couple announced their engagement in January 2020. Vodianova shared a post on Instagram at the time featuring a selfie of them together and a look at her sizable diamond ring. writing. “This year has been beautiful and very memorable. 2020 here we come. Can’t wait to celebrate next year with our loved ones.”.
Antoine Arnault is the CEO of the ultra-luxury French menswear goods house Berluti.
Now, with the news of a sixth pregnancy and a cover that follows the conversation between runway shows, Vodianova’s next chapter is officially underway. Congratulations to the happy couple.
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