Abbey Lee Biography: Boyfriend, Age, Height, Net Worth, Movies, Parents, Modeling, Career

Abbey Lee Kershaw, known professionally as Abbey Lee, is an Australian model, actress, and musician celebrated for her transition from a top-tier fashion model to a versatile actress.

Initially rising to fame as a supermodel, she graced runways for designers like Chanel, Gucci, and Versace, earning the title of “Industry Icon” by Models.com.

She later pursued acting, gaining recognition for roles in films such as Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), The Neon Demon (2016), and Horizon: An American Saga (2024), showcasing her ability to embody complex characters across genres.

Profile

• Full Name: Abbey Lee Kershaw
• Stage Name: Abbey Lee
• Born: 12, June 1987
• Age: 38 years old
• Birthplace: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
• Nationality: Australian
• Occupation: Model, Actress, Musician
• Height: 1.81m
• Parents: Kerry Kershaw, Kim Kershaw
• Siblings: 2
• Spouse: None
• Boyfriends: Matthew Hutchinson (ex)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Not married
• Net Worth: $4 million

Early Life and Education

Abbey Lee Kershaw was born on June 12, 1987, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to Kerry, a psychologist, and Kim Kershaw, a former footballer for the Victorian Football League and founder of Kim Kershaw Finance Solutions.

Growing up in Kensington, Victoria, as the middle child with an older sister and younger brother, she faced health challenges, including meningitis at age four and a knee tumor.

Abbey attended St. Michael’s Catholic Primary School in North Melbourne and later the Academy of Mary Immaculate in Fitzroy, but her education was interrupted when she won the Girlfriend Model Search at 17, prompting her move to Sydney to pursue modeling.

Her ethnicity is English, and her religion is not publicly disclosed.

Career

Abbey Lee Kershaw began her career in 2004 after winning the Girlfriend Model Search, which led to her signing with Chic Management in Sydney.

By 2007, she relocated to New York City, debuting at New York Fashion Week in 2008, walking for 29 designers, including Oscar de la Renta and Rodarte.

Her breakthrough came after meeting photographer Mario Testino, who booked her for a D&G campaign, propelling her to supermodel status. She became a staple in campaigns for Chanel, Gucci, and Versace, and appeared on covers of Vogue Australia, V Magazine, and i-D.

In 2011, V Magazine dubbed her a supermodel, and by 2015, she dropped her surname to focus on acting, marking a pivotal career shift.

Her acting debut came in 2011 with the short film Submission, followed by her breakout role as The Dag in Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), alongside Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy.

This role, which grossed $380.4 million worldwide, revealed her passion for acting, leading her to study method acting under Tony Greco in Los Angeles and New York.

She starred in films like Ruben Guthrie (2015), earning a 2018 AACTA Award nomination for Best Lead Actress for 1% (also known as Outlaws), and appeared in The Neon Demon (2016), The Dark Tower (2017), and Lovecraft Country (2020).

Her theater debut as Yeliena in Uncle Vanya at London’s Hampstead Theatre in 2018 further showcased her range.

Abbey Lee continues to balance selective modeling with a thriving acting career. Her role in Horizon: An American Saga (2024), directed by Kevin Costner, earned an 11-minute standing ovation at Cannes, highlighting her growing prominence.

She is set to appear in Netflix’s Black Rabbit (2025) as Anna, a formidable NYC bartender, alongside Jason Bateman and Jude Law.

Her recent return to modeling includes walking for Schiaparelli and Saint Laurent, maintaining her influence in fashion. As an artist, she creates abstract oil pastel paintings and has expressed interest in writing a semi-autobiographical film about addiction, reflecting her creative depth and commitment to storytelling.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @abbeylee

Personal Life

Abbey Lee Kershaw is single and has no children. She was in a relationship with Australian musician Matthew Hutchinson until their amicable separation in 2015.

She developed a vivid imagination, often dressing up and creating stories as a child. Lee has been open about her 15-year struggle with endometriosis, which led to multiple hospitalizations and chronic pain, though she kept this private during her modeling career.

She enjoys painting, sports, and maintains a close relationship with her family, particularly her sister, who remains removed from the fashion world.

Filmography

• Submission (2011)
• Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
• Ruben Guthrie (2015)
• Gods of Egypt (2016)
• The Neon Demon (2016)
• Office Christmas Party (2016)
• The Dark Tower (2017)
• 1% (Outlaws) (2017)
• Welcome the Stranger (2018)
• Elizabeth Harvest (2018)
• Lovecraft Country (2020)
• Old (2021)
• Florida Man (2023)
• Horizon: An American Saga (2024)

Net Worth

Abbey Lee Kershaw has an estimated net worth of $4 million.

Her wealth primarily stems from her successful modeling career, including high-profile campaigns for Chanel, Gucci, and Versace, and her runway appearances for Victoria’s Secret and Saint Laurent.