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May Andersen

b. 1982

Danish model

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About May Andersen

Born 1982. May Andersen is a Danish model.

Lykke May Andersen (born 16 June 1982) is a Danish model. Her work includes appearances for Miu Miu, Victoria's Secret, and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She was also assistant director of The Hole, an art gallery in New York City, and appeared in the Danish film A Second Chance.

Career Anderson appeared in Miu Miu's spring 1999 ready-to-wear campaign. Vogue's archive entry for the collection states that the campaign featured Anderson and James Rousseau. She also appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, including the 2004 issue.

In 2024, Anderson appeared as Sanne in A Second Chance, a Danish drama directed by Susanne Bier.

Anderson later returned to runway and fashion work. Vogue included her among 1990s and early-2000s models who appeared during the fall 2024 runway season, listing her appearance for Miu Miu. Models.com also listed 2025 work including a novembre magazine editorial and runway appearances for Rotate and Alis in Copenhagen.

Personal life Anderson has a son with artist and filmmaker Julian Schnabel, born in June 2013. By late 2014, Anderson had moved back to Denmark. A Danish media release connected to an Elle interview stated that the move was partly because she wanted her son to have a connection to Denmark.

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Lykke May Andersen

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Frequently asked questions

Who is May Andersen?

Danish model

When was May Andersen born?

May Andersen was born on 16 June 1982 in Copenhagen.

What is May Andersen's occupation?

May Andersen is a model.

What nationality is May Andersen?

May Andersen is Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: May Andersen

· Wikidata: Q436251

· DBpedia: May Andersen

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