Renée Simonsen Biography: Children, Age, Net Worth, Ethnicity, Parents, Books, Husband

Renée Toft Simonsen is a talented Danish former supermodel, psychologist, author, and writer recognised for her success as one of the top models of the 1980s and her later contributions to children’s literature and psychology.

She gained international fame through major campaigns and magazine covers before transitioning to a career focused on writing books and offering advice on family and personal matters.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Renée Toft Simonsen
• Stage Name: Renée Toft Simonsen
• Born: May 12, 1965
• Age: 60 years old
• Birthplace: Aarhus, Denmark
• Nationality: Danish
• Occupation: Former Supermodel, Psychologist, Author, And Writer
• Height: 5′ 9½″ (1.77 m)
• Parents: Jens Toft Simonsen, Ingrid Simonsen
• Siblings: Heidi and Iben (sisters)
• Spouse: Thomas Helmig
• Children: Ulrikke (born 1993), Jens-Kristian (born 1995), Hugo (born 1998); stepdaughter Ida Marie
• Religion: Christian
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $500,000

Early Life and Education

Renée Toft Simonsen is a talented former supermodel, psychologist, author, and writer. She was born on May 12, 1965, in Aarhus, Denmark.

Raised by her parents, Jens Toft Simonsen and Ingrid Simonsen, in a family with politically active views, her parents divorced when she was 13. She worked as a supermarket cashier before being discovered for modelling.

Details about her early schooling are private, but she later completed her baccalaureate and earned a degree in psychology at Aarhus University after starting studies in Copenhagen.

Career

Renée Toft Simonsen rose to prominence after winning the “Face of the ’80s” modelling contest in 1982, which launched her international career.

She appeared on multiple Vogue covers, worked with top agencies like Ford Models, and became a leading figure in fashion during the 1980s.

She dated musician John Taylor during that period and briefly lived in Israel before ending her full-time modelling in the late 1980s. Returning to Denmark, she pursued psychology and began writing.

She has authored numerous children’s books, including the popular Karla series about modern family life and the Tiberius series, with some adapted into films.

She has also served as an agony aunt for Femina magazine and contributed to adult books on personal topics.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @reneetsimonsen
• Facebook Handle: Renee Toft Simonsen

Personal Life

Renée Toft Simonsen is a talented former supermodel, psychologist, author, and writer. She married Danish musician Thomas Helmig in August 2000.

She has two children, Ulrikke and Jens-Kristian, from her previous relationship with Kristian Sandvad, and one son, Hugo, with Helmig.

Helmig has a daughter, Ida Marie, from a prior relationship. The family blends children from previous unions, and she maintains a close family focus while engaging in public discussions on parenting and relationships.

Discography/ Filmography

Selected works include:

• Karla series (children’s books, including Karlas kabale)
• Tiberius series
• Jeg er Fcking Hot (adult book)
• Screenplay contributions to adaptations like Iqbal films

Net Worth

Renée Toft Simonsen is a talented former supermodel, psychologist, author, and writer. Net worth is $500,000. Her income has come from modelling contracts in the past, book sales, psychology-related work, magazine contributions, and brand endorsements.