Lykke May Andersen (born 16 June 1982) is a Danish

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. She is best known for her work with

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and the ''

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''. She was once assistant director of The Hole, an art gallery, in New York City.

Career

Andersen began her modeling career in her teens, gaining international prominence as the face of Prada. She became one of the most sought-after catwalk models in Paris, Milan, and New York, appearing on billboards in Times Square and working with major fashion houses.

''Playboy''

Andersen featured on the cover of the May 2012 edition of ''

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''. On 19 April 2012, she held a book-signing for her cover of the May issue of ''Playboy'' at The Hole Gallery in Manhattan.

Personal life

In 2013, Andersen gave birth to a son, Shooter Sandhed Schnabel, fathered by

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* * * 1982 births Living people Models from Copenhagen Danish female models {{Denmark-bio-stub