Veronica Webb was born on February 23, 1965, in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Raised in a modest household, Webb was drawn to both fashion magazines and comic books during her early years. She initially aspired to become an animator. She attended the Detroit Waldorf School and graduated in 1983. Later, she moved to New York City to pursue studies in design.
While shopping at a housewares boutique in New York, Webb was discovered by a makeup artist who encouraged her to consider modeling. Inspired by this opportunity, she left school to pursue a modeling career. Her breakthrough came when she became a spokesmodel for Revlon, becoming the first African-American woman to hold an exclusive contract with a major cosmetics brand.
Webb made her film debut in Spike Lee's 1991 drama Jungle Fever, and went on to appear in other notable films such as Malcolm X, The Big Tease, and Someone Like You.... Her television credits include roles in popular shows like Becker, Just Shoot Me, Damon, and Clueless. She also had a role in the 2006 feature film Dirty Laundry.
As a model, Webb graced runways for renowned fashion designers including Todd Oldham, Isaac Mizrahi, Karl Lagerfeld, and Azzedine Alaïa. She also appeared in music videos for artists such as New Order and Scritti Politti, including “Round and Round” and “Technique.”
| Birth Date: | 25 Feb, 1965 |
| Age: | 55 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Detroit |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American model |
| Net Worth 2021: | 8 million |
