Francesca "Frankie" Rayder (née Heidi A. Rayder; born January 26, 1975) is an American model.
Biography[]
She was born in River Falls, Wisconsin, where she was known as Heidi Rayder. As a teenager, she moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, a large city close to her home town, where she was first approached by a model scout who spurred her interest in the industry.
She is a graduate of River Falls High School, where she played for the basketball team.
She worked at a golf clubhouse in her youth. She was given the stage name Francesca to seem more exotic.
Career beginnings[]
Her first major success came in 1992, when she met photographer Steven Meisel. Meisel booked her for a photo session, which became the first of many. Her first session were soon featured in the magazine Italian Glamour. She began her modeling career with Caryn Modeling & Talent Agency in Minneapolis.
Personal life[]
She dated American filmmaker Roman Coppola in 2002.
In 2004, she started dating Red Hot Chili Peppers' bass player, Michael "Flea" Balzary. In January 2005 the couple publicly announced their engagement. They have a daughter, Sunny Bebop (born October 26, 2005).
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show[]
Frankie walked in four Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows.
1999[]
Frankie walked in the show.
2000[]
Frankie walked in the show.
2002[]
Frankie walked in Segment 2 and Segment 3.
2003[]
Frankie walked in Segment 2: Razor Sharp Latex Ladies and Segment 3: Rock Chicks Rockin' Out.
