Shalom Harlow Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Movies, Parents, MTV

Shalom Harlow is a Canadian fashion model and actress celebrated as one of the defining faces of the 1990s supermodel era.

Discovered at a Cure concert in Toronto, she quickly rose to the top of both commercial and couture runways—with high-profile campaigns for Chanel, Versace, Dior, Alexander McQueen, and others—and co‑hosted MTV’s House of Style.

She later transitioned into acting with roles in films like In & Out and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and mounted a notable comeback when closing Versace’s Spring 2019 show.

Profile

• Full Name: Shalom Harlow
• Stage Name: Shalom Harlow
• Born: 5 December, 1973
• Age: 51 years old
• Birthplace: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Occupation: Fashion Model, Actress
• Height: 1.8 m
• Parents: David Harlow, Sandi Herbert
• Siblings: Chris Harlow, Nathan Harlow
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $12 million

Early Life and Education

Shalom Harlow was born on December 5, 1973, in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada to parents David Harlow and Sandi Herbert, based in a hippie-like community near Toronto. She spent much of her youth at the family cottage in Muskoka built by her ancestors. She has two younger brothers, Chris and Nathan.

As a child, Harlow studied ballet, jazz, and tap dancing but eventually gravitated toward modeling after being discovered at age seventeen at a Cure concert. There is no public record of university education. She is of Canadian ethnicity and her religious affiliation remains unknown.

Career

Shalom Harlow began her professional modeling career in the early 1990s after being discovered at a Cure concert in Toronto. She quickly became a favorite of designers and photographers, gracing the covers of American Vogue and walking major runway shows across Paris, Milan, and New York. In 1995 she was named Vogue/VH1 Model of the Year. Her performance in Alexander McQueen’s spring 1999 No. 13 show—where robotic arms spray-painted her while she spun on a turntable—remains one of fashion’s most iconic moments. Throughout the decade, she represented brands such as Chanel, Dior, Prada, Versace, and Valentino, and appeared in campaigns for Dolce & Gabbana, Gap, Ralph Lauren, and Lancôme among others.

Shalom transitioned into acting in the late 1990s, debuting in In & Out (1997), then starring in films including Cherry (1999), Head Over Heels and Vanilla Sky (2001), The Salton Sea, Happy Here and Now, and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), followed by Melinda and Melinda (2004) and Game 6 (2005). She also hosted MTV’s House of Style (1996–97), demonstrating strong comedic and presenting chops that diversified her career.

After stepping back from modelling to focus on health and well-being, she made a celebrated return by closing Versace’s Spring 2019 Milan show and appearing in the campaign photographed by Steven Meisel. In December 2018 she appeared on the cover of Vogue Italia, her first magazine cover since 2012. She now selectively engages runway and campaign work aligned with sustainability and self-care values—a balanced and intentional resurgence.

Social Media

Instagram Handle: @shalomharlow

Personal Life

Shalom Harlow maintains a low‑profile personal life and no public records indicate marriage or children. She has advocated for sustainable fashion and body autonomy, practices vegetarianism, yoga, and embraces a mindful fashion ethos.

Filmography

Films:

• In & Out (1997)
• Cherry (1999)
• Head Over Heels (2001)
• Vanilla Sky (2001)
• The Salton Sea (2002)
• Happy Here and Now (2002)
• How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
• Melinda and Melinda (2004)
• Game 6 (2005)

Television:

• House of Style (1996–1997, co-host)

Net Worth

Shalom Harlow has an estimated net worth is approximately $12 million, based on earnings from her modelling heyday, high-profile ad campaigns, acting roles, and selective recent licensing and campaign engagements. Her financial position reflects the longevity of her career and the enduring value of her personal brand.