Karen Mulder Today, Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Net Worth 2026
Karen Mulder is a Dutch former supermodel who rose to international prominence in the 1990s. Known for her classic blonde looks and work with major fashion houses, she appeared on multiple Vogue covers, walked for designers including Versace and Yves Saint Laurent, and was one of the early Victoria’s Secret Angels.
Karen Mullder was born on June 1, 1970, in Vlaardingen, South Holland, Netherlands. She is 56 years old. She grew up in Voorburg and The Hague in a middle-class family. Her father, Ben Mulder, worked as a tax inspector, and her mother, Marijke, was a secretary. She has a younger sister, Saskia Mulder, who later worked as an actress and talent agent.
Mid-1980s – early 2000s (limited later appearances)
Career
Karen Mulder signed with Elite after the 1985 Look of the Year contest and quickly began working in Europe. By the late 1980s and early 1990s she was walking major runways for Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, and others. She appeared on the covers of Vogue (including British, Spanish, and other editions) and became the face of campaigns for brands such as Guess and Nivea.
In 1992 she signed with Victoria’s Secret and became one of the brand’s early high-profile models, appearing in multiple fashion shows (including as an Angel in the late 1990s) and catalogs. She also featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. At her peak she was among the higher-earning models of the era.
She largely stepped away from modeling in the early 2000s after speaking publicly about difficulties in the industry. She made a limited runway return for Dior in 2007 and has otherwise kept a low profile. In 2026 she appeared on the cover of Vogue Germany, marking a notable return to visibility. She also released music in the mid-2000s.
Karen Mulder husband
Karen Mulder married French photographer René Bosne in 1988 at age 18; they divorced in 1993. She later had a relationship with French real estate developer Jean-Yves Le Fur. She has one daughter, Anna, born in October 2006.
In the early 2000s she experienced well-publicized personal and mental-health struggles, including a suicide attempt in 2002, and made serious allegations about abuse within the fashion industry during a 2001 French television appearance (the full interview was not broadcast). She subsequently withdrew from public life for many years, focusing on her family and living primarily in France.
Physical Appearance
Karen Mulder Height
5’10” (178 cm)
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue / grey
Build
Slim (classic supermodel proportions)
Notable
Often described as elegant “blonde with class” during her peak years
Karen Mulder Net Worth
Karen Mulder’s estimated net worth is approximately $20 million according to Celebrity Net Worth and similar sources. Earnings came primarily from high-fashion modeling contracts, runway work, Victoria’s Secret, and advertising campaigns during the 1990s. Figures are estimates.
FAQs
How old is Karen Mulder?
She was born on June 1, 1970, and is 56 years old
Does she have children?
Yes. She has a daughter, Anna, born in 2006.
Is she still modeling?
She largely retired in the early 2000s but made a notable return with a Vogue Germany cover.
