Candice Swanepoel's Story: Breakup With Hermann Nicoli, Mom Of Two Sons, Linked With Harry Styles

Meet South African supermodel, Candice Swanepoel, a former Victoria's Secret Angel, and learn about her engagement, two kids, and breakup with Brazilian model, Hermann Nicoli.

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Candice Swanepoel's Story: Breakup With Hermann Nicoli, Mom Of Two Sons, Linked With Harry Styles

Candice Swanepoel was born on October 20, 1988, in Mooi River, Natal, South Africa. Born into an Afrikaner family of Dutch descent, she grew up on a dairy farm with an older brother named Stephen Swanepoel. Right from an early age, she helped her family with the farm's daily chores. Candice has often described herself as a 'farm girl' or 'tomboy', as she did almost all the farm work and even delivered calves while growing up. She attended St. Anne's Diocesan College, a reputed boarding school in Hilton.

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2025: Look at South African supermodel, Candice Swanepoel's journey from 'farm girl' to becoming a supermodel

Right from an early age, Candice Swanepoel was inclined to dance, and as she grew up, she decided to learn classical ballet. What's interesting is that when she was just a child, Candice wanted to become a vet and never thought of becoming a supermodel. For the uninitiated, Candice's modelling journey started back in 2002 or 2003, when she was discovered by a model scout at the age of 15.

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2025: Look at South African supermodel, Candice Swanepoel's journey from 'farm girl' to becoming a supermodel

During Candice Swanepoel's visit to a local flea market in Durban, a model scout saw her and reportedly told her to try her luck in modelling. After a meeting between the model scout and Candice's family, she entered the modelling industry. By the time she was 16, Candice had already booked local fashion shoots and runway shows in South Africa, before heading to Europe to scale her modelling career. By 2006-07, she had entered the club of elite modelling circles after working with Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy, and Tommy Hilfiger.

Candice Swanepoel's rise as a Victoria's Secret Angel icon: From a USD 10 million royal fantasy bra to the Forbes list of highest-paid models

Candice Swanepoel's rise as a Victoria's Secret Angel icon: From a USD 10 million royal fantasy bra to the Forbes list of highest-paid models

The biggest milestone of Candice Swanepoel's modelling career came in 2007, when she appeared in Victoria's Secret's (VS) fashion show. The 'farm girl' from South Africa became a "Victoria's Secret Favourite" because of her athletic physique, blonde hair, and breathtaking facial features. In 2010, Candice became one of the few models in history to be promoted to the prestigious status of Victoria's Secret Angel. In 2010, she gained global fame and dominated VS ad campaigns, TV spots, and catalogues.

Candice Swanepoel's rise as a Victoria's Secret Angel icon: From a USD 10 million royal fantasy bra to the Forbes list of highest-paid models

In the following years, Candice Swanepoel reached the peak of stardom as a VS model after she wore a USD 10 million royal fantasy bra at the 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. In 2014, Candice was named in Forbes' List of Top 10 Highest-Paid Models, reportedly earning USD 5 to 7 million annually. In 2018, she founded the eco-conscious swimwear brand Tropic of C, marking the beginning of her journey as an entrepreneur. From 2021 to 2023, her biggest collaborations were with Balmain, Kim Kardashian's SKIMS,  Kanye West's Yeezy, and Rihanna's Savage x Fenty Vol. 4 show.

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Candice Swanepoel's rise as a Victoria's Secret Angel icon: From a USD 10 million royal fantasy bra to the Forbes list of highest-paid models

On October 15, 2025, Candice Swanepoel walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2025, after a gap of seven years. Despite being a single mother of two kids, Anaca Nicoli and Ariel Nicoli, Candice's sizzling comeback broke the headlines. Even after so many years, the iconic South African supermodel still knows how to own the runway. Candice is also extremely popular on social media, as she has 20 million followers on her Instagram handle. While on the professional front, she has achieved huge success, Candice's personal life has been filled with many hiccups.

Who is Candice Swanepoel's ex-boyfriend, Hermann Nicoli? How they met, engagement, age gap, birth of their two sons, and an acrimonious breakup

Who is Candice Swanepoel's ex-boyfriend, Hermann Nicoli? How they met, engagement, age gap, birth of their two sons, and an acrimonious breakup

Candice Swanepoel met Hermann Nicoli, a famous Brazilian model, in 2005 when a modelling assignment in Paris brought them together. Despite an age difference of six years, they started dating, and after almost a decade together, the couple got engaged in August 2015. At the time of their engagement, while Candice was 27, Hermann was 33. On October 5, 2016, Candice gave birth to their first child, Anaca and on June 19, 2018, she welcomed another baby boy, Ariel, into their paradise.

Who is Candice Swanepoel's ex-boyfriend, Hermann Nicoli? How they met, engagement, age gap, birth of their two sons, and an acrimonious breakup

Unfortunately, in November 2018, reports of Candice Swanepoel and Hermann Nicoli's breakup started making noise in the media. Some gossipmongers and Reddit users even speculated that Hermann allegedly cheated on Candice, which led to their acrimonious breakup. In 2019, during a Q&A session on her Instagram, she confirmed that she was single.

Who is Candice Swanepoel's ex-boyfriend, Hermann Nicoli? How they met, engagement, age gap, birth of their two sons, and an acrimonious breakup Candice Swanepoel's rise as a Victoria's Secret Angel icon: From a USD 10 million royal fantasy bra to the Forbes list of highest-paid models

Since then, Candice has been reportedly co-parenting Anaca and Ariel with Hermann. Around August 2023, there were rumours that Candice and singer-actor, Harry Styles were reportedly dating. However, their link-up rumours faded over time, and as of now, Candice is single and raising her sons.

Who is Candice Swanepoel's ex-boyfriend, Hermann Nicoli? How they met, engagement, age gap, birth of their two sons, and an acrimonious breakup

What are your thoughts on Candice Swanepoel's illustrious modelling career, broken engagement with Hermann Nicoli, and dating rumours with Harry Styles? Let us know.

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