Taylor Hill (model)
The Colorado-born model with a classic American beauty and a grounded spirit who became a defining face of 2010s global fashion.
Born 1996 (age 30)·American model·Birthday: March 5·Millennials
Biography
Taylor Hill was discovered at a local rodeo in Colorado at age 14. Born in 1996, she became a Victoria's Secret Angel, walking in their marquee show for five consecutive years. Her look—strong brows, piercing eyes, and an approachable smile—catapulted her to runway prominence for designers like Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren. She leveraged her platform with a sense of earnest responsibility, advocating for environmental causes and speaking openly about the pressures of the industry. She co-founded a production company, aiming to tell stories from behind the lens. Hill's career signals a move from muse to maker. She remains commercially dominant and personally authentic, actively shaping her narrative.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Taylor was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Taylor Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Taylor's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Became a Victoria's Secret Angel in 2015, walking in their annual fashion show until its finale in 2018.
- Landed exclusive campaigns for major global brands including Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs, and Balmain.
- Appeared on the covers of international editions of Vogue, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar.
- Co-founded the production company Tate & Taylor, shifting into creative direction and content creation.
Did You Know?
She has a younger sister, Mackinley Hill, who is also a model.
Hill is an avid horse rider and grew up around animals on a farm.
She was the face of the fragrance 'Irresistible' by Givenchy.
Her first major magazine cover was for Teen Vogue in 2013.
“I was discovered at a rodeo in Colorado, and it all started from there.”
