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Kristina Pimenova Balances Fashion Stardom and Budding Acting Career at 19

The former child model, once at the center of controversy, continues to thrive with high-profile modeling work and a growing presence in theater and film.

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Overview

  • Kristina Pimenova, once dubbed 'the world's most beautiful girl,' began modeling at age three and faced early controversy over her mother's photography choices.
  • Her mother, Glikeriya Pimenova, denied accusations of sexualizing Kristina, defending the images as innocent and natural.
  • Now 19, Kristina has worked with major fashion brands such as Vogue, Armani, Burberry, and Dolce & Gabbana while maintaining a personal ethos of 'beauty is inside.'
  • She has transitioned into acting, recently performing in a stage adaptation of Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment' in Russia and securing roles in films like 'Russian Bride' and 'Secret Neighbor.'
  • Kristina credits her early experiences with criticism for strengthening her resolve to pursue diverse opportunities in modeling and acting.