Natalia Vodianova Credits Motherhood for Perspective

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There was a time when 7-year-old Lucas Alexander Portman used to correct his mom’s English, but the tables have turned since Natalia Vodianova began taking her kids back to her native Russia.

The family of five — which also includes children Neva, 3, and Viktor, 19 months – makes the monthly voyage in support of Natalia’s charity the Naked Heart Foundation, which builds playgrounds in underprivileged areas. Her desire to give back is rooted in motherhood; Although she made her name as a supermodel, the 27-year-old says that having children put her career in its proper context.

“Now that I am older, and a mother, I understand that modeling is my job. I don’t do it because it is superfun or because I get to travel or because it brings fame. It is what I do for a living. And that puts everything in the right place.”

Lucas, Neva and Viktor are Natalia’s children with husband of six years, Justin Trevor Berkeley Portman.

Source: Vogue, May issue

– Missy

Comments

She has an awesome body, especially after having 3 kids. Beautiful!

- Sofie on May 6th, 2009

I really admire her. I live in London have the year, so I know how truly wealthy her husband is. It’s quiet incredible that she’s working as hard as she did as an unknown model, and managing a big foundation on top of it.

- martina on May 6th, 2009

I totally agree with Sofie, wow what a body for a mother of 3!
Plus giving back to her country as well! Having children does make you want to do more for other children who have less.

- Anna on May 6th, 2009

I am not sure if I know who she is- but from this picture, I thought that was a twelve year old holding that childs hand. She looks so young!

- ana on May 6th, 2009

Her kids are cute.

- Rachel on May 6th, 2009

She is one of my favorite models, love her.

- Jesse on May 6th, 2009

She’s hauntingly beautiful. I want some of her genes, please.

- kai on May 6th, 2009

She’s a 27 year old model! Of course she has an amazing body! It’s remarkable! And what else is how grounded she sounds. I wish I had it that together at 27!

- Mrs. R. on May 6th, 2009

Natalia is beautiful and incredible, and I am so jealous of her figure, still perfection after three pregnancies. Just so unfair.

- lydia on October 10th, 2009