Josie Maran



A popular American supermodel, actress, and celebrity superstar, Josie Maran was born in California on May 8, 1978, to a Russian/Polish father and a Dutch/French/German mother. Her full birth name was Johanna Selhorst Maran.
Josie Maran began modeling after an agent spotted her at a restaurant; she was only 12 at the time! She would later sign with Elite modeling at age 17. Her career really kicked off in 1998 when she appeared on the cover of Glamour Magazine. That same year, Josie was also the Guess? Girl in their Fall and Summer campaigns.
As an in-demand model, Josie Maran has done work for ELLE, Maybelline, Glamour, Vogue, Bebe, Guess?, Intimissimi and many more. She has also acted in the Hollywood movies Little Black Book, Van Helsing, and The Aviator. In 2005, Maran was a featured character in EA's Need for Speed: Most Wanted video game. Did you know?
- At only 5 feet 7 inches tall, Josie sure has made a big splash in the entertainment industry!
- She was in a long-term relationship with street magician David Blaine.
- Maran had a baby with boyfriend Ali Alborzi on June 20th.
- There were, at one time, rumors posted at the Wikipedia that Josie Maran is open about being bisexual and has admitted to having been with porn star Jenna Jameson. These rumors are probably not true.
- She has a crush on both Gwen Stefani and Johnny Depp, and would like to "merge them into one person."
- In a 2006 interview with Shape Magazine, Josie revealed she would no longer be modeling or acting. She said the same in an interview with Jimmy Kimmel, saying she was pursuing a career in teaching children.
- Maran plans to one day release her own makeup line with proceeds going towards children's charities.
- She's also adapted a healthier lifestyle incorporating yoga and organic foods in addition to quitting smoking. You go girl!
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