50 facts about model Erin Heatherton: life-long sports enthusiast, athlete, health and wellness advocate

50 things you missed about model Erin Heatherton.

1. Erin Heatherton is Illinois native. Beautiful model was born in small but beautiful Skokie, Illinois.

2. Erin Heatherton was scouted at a very young age while on a pre-college tour of the University of Miami.

3. Heatherton traveled to New York City, NY, while she was still a student junior in high school and sat for a test-shoot with Guy Aroch. Images taken by photographer Guy Aroch at that time are still some of her favorite she has ever taken. Guess, this made beautiful memories for her. What a great way to start a career and to remember it!

4. Erin Heatherton big break came in the year of 2006 when she walked for legendary fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg at his runway show wearing the incredible designer pieces.

5. Soon after Erin Heatherton walked for international known designers such as Dolce and Gabbana, Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Alberta Ferretti, Gianfranco Ferré, Zac Posen and Jason Wu just to name a few.

6. Erin Heatherton secured advertising campaigns with great fashion icons such as Karl Lagerfeld, Versace Jeans Couture, D&G, including Michael by Michael Kors, Liu-Jo, Diesel, Lord & Taylor, and brand Benetton.

7. Erin Heatherton closed a covetable fragrance contract with Valentino.

8. Erin Heatherton made her Victoria's Secret runway debut in the year of 2008.

9. Erin Heatherton held Victoria's Secret prestigious "Contract Angel" title for six consecutive years. It can be now said that this was a successful choice for the brand and for the model.

10. Since then, Erin Heatherton appeared in numerous seasonal print and television advertising campaigns for the sportswear and intimate apparel among many other campaigns.

11. Erin Heatherton is best known for her freckled cheeks and nose and all-American smile.

12. Heatherton has a gift and ability to successfully navigate both commercial and luxury markets.

13. Model Erin Heatherton fronted Grazia Italy, D Magazine, Muse, Velvet, and Flair magazines. Select editorial features include Vogue Italia, Interview, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Elle UK, Numéro, Muse, and Velvet magazines.

14. Heatherton is a life-long sports enthusiast, athlete and health and wellness advocate.

15. Heatherton enjoys to play basketball and baseball with friends.

16. Erin Heatherton was invited to the NBA finals in Miami as a guest of ESPN to co-host their sports-radio talk show, Mike and Mike.

17. The Northwest, the premier home furnishings and branded-sportswear licensing company, named Erin Heatherton its first-ever brand ambassador in 2014, and enlisted her to participate in the MLB All-Star Game and Home Run derby.

18. Heatherton also enjoys interior design. She recently opened the doors to her newly-renovated, ecologically-sustainable home on an episode of Stephen Fanuka's Million Dollar Contractor.

19. Erin Heatherton's favorite interior designer is Brazilian contemporaryarchitect and interior designer Guilherme Torres. She especially enjoys Guilherme Torres' subtle, yet impactful color, minimalistic lines, and rustic, earth-bound materials.

20. Erin Heatherton supports Global Poverty Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending world poverty.

21. Erin Heatherton birth name is Erin Heather Bubley.

22. Erin Heatherton's nickname is Bubley.

23. Erin Heatherton was born and grew up by her parents in beautiful a place-Skokie, Illinois.

24. Heatherton is a daughter of mother Laura (Stein) and father Mark Bubley.

25. Heatherton attended a Jewish day school Solomon Schechter and Riles High School.

26. Erin Heatherton is incredibly tall measuring 5' 10½" (1.79 m). In the modeling industry she is known for her towering height.

27. Erin Heatherton ranked #35 on Askmen's list of the Top 99 Most Desirable women for 2013.

28. Her parents are both from Jewish families. They parents are from Germany and Eastern Europe.

29. Heatherton's great-grandfather, Edward Bubley, was born in Dvinsk, Latvia.

30. At the age of 17, Erin Heatherton booked her first cover with Italian Flair.

31. In September 2007 Heatherton was named one of the best new girls of the season by Elle.com, selected by casting director Douglas Perrett.

32. As of December 2013 Erin Heatherton is ranked No. 15 on Models.com top 25 sexiest models list.

33. Erin Heatherton once dated actor Leonardo DiCaprio in 2011.

34. Heatherton is a big sport fan. her favorite teams are the New York Rangers, Miami Heat, and Chicago Cubs.

35. Past February, Erin Heatherton played in the Sprint NBA All-Star celebrity game.

36. You wouldn't believe this, but she is a self-proclaimed nerd and regularly participated in her high school Science Fair.

37. Before Erin Heatherton became a models, she actually planned to attend medical school and become a doctor. Heatherton has said that she wanted to become a veterinarian or deliver babies.

38. When Erin Heatherton was scouted South Beach she was only 16 years old.

39. Erin Heatherton is currently dating Felix Bloxsom, also known as DJ Plastic Plates. Before they started to date Heatherton actually expressed that Plastic Plates was her favorite DJ.

40. Erin Heatherton is best friend with VS model, Lily Aldridge.

41. Erin Heatherton and Lily Aldridge are such a good friends that Heatherton is the godmother to Aldridge's daughter, Dixie.

42. Because Erin Heatherton is passionate about interior design she loves to reupholster inexpensive finds.

43. As Erin Heatherton was not able to pursue her doctor's career she finds the way to help other people other way. Erin Heatherton is involved with the Cotton On Foundation which gives money to impoverished communities in Uganda.

44. Erin Heatherton's first TV appearance was a fashion show. Heatherton was in Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 2007, walking the ramp for Camilla Staerk, Diane von Furstenberg, Heatherette, Toni Maticevski, Tracey Reese, Twinkle, and Vivienne Tam.

45. Heatherton keeps her figure slim by working out. She works out with a personal trainer 4 times a week. Erin Heatherton works out according upon her future events.

46. Erin Heatherton's favorite food is fish and chicken.

47. Heatherton's favorite colors are quite settle which include shades of nudes, black, tans and tropical punch color.

48. Because Erin Heatherton is a very tall woman, she didn't fit well in her high school. What was her obstacle while in high school became now her source of success.

49. Heatherton was featured in campaign 'Body by Victoria.'

50. When Heatherton wakes up in the morning, she likes to energize herself with her favorite way. Erin Heatherton likes to wake up at least an hour before heading out. In her morning routine she likes to take a bath and a steam in a tub and veg out. What is your favorite way to start your morning?