Sara Stockbridge (born Sarah Jane Stockbridge; 14 November 1965) is an English model, actress and author. In the second half of the 1980s, she was the muse of fashion designer Vivenne Westwood.

Early life

Stockbridge was born in Woking, Surrey, England. Her father was a civil engineer. Sara and her brother spent their early childhood with their family living in Trinidad, Bahrain and Peru. They returned to Woking in the late 1970s.

Career

Modelling

Stockbridge moved to London at age 18 and was taken on by Models 1. A couple of years later, she modelled for Vivienne Westwood. The first fashion show she worked at as model was Mini Crini, Spring/Summer 1985. After her first fashion show, Westwood asked her to front a music project called Choice. She appeared on the cover of '' i-D'' and ''Blitz'' magazines. Sara modelled as

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for a series of promotional photos by photographer Paul Spencer. Her aim was to be cast as Tank Girl in the movie of the same name. Although she did not get the part, the photos became well known and were seen on the covers of magazines such as ''

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'', '' Vogue'' and '' The Face''. She appeared as a shorn headed

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in the British comedy film ''U.F.O.''. In the film, ''Oh Marbella!'', she played a part as the wife of a rich businessman at a nude resort in Spain. Stockbridge is still active in the modelling and acting world. She recently returned for appearances on Westwood's catwalk and in British ''Vogue''.

Writing

Her first novel, ''Hammer'', was published in 2009 and her second novel, ''Cross My Palm'', in 2011.

Personal life

She has a son and daughter, Lelu. At 45 she married Cobalt Stargazer, lead guitarist with Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction. Together they formed a new band, Rooster, with Godwin Nwafor of

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Filmography

Film

*'' Split Second'' (1992) – Tiffany *'' Carry On Columbus'' (1992) – Nina the Model *'' U.F.O.'' (1993) – Zoe *''

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'' (1994) – Estelle *'' Go Now'' (1995) – Bridget *''The Imitators'' (1996) – The Dream Space Baby *'' 24 Hours in London'' (2000) – Simone *''

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'' (2000) – Night Huntress *'' The Wedding Tackle'' (2000) – Felicity *'' Bridget Jones's Diary'' (2001) – Melinda *''

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'' (2002) – Gladys *''Oh Marbella!'' (2003) – Maggie *'' Rag Tale'' (2005) – Sally May *'' Intervention'' (2007) – Sarah *'' Inconceivable'' (2008) – Trixie 'Trix' Bell *'' Enter the Void'' (2009) – Suzy *''

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'' (2010) – Rusty Robinson

Television

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'' (1992, Episode: " Terrorform") – Handmaiden *'' Comic Strip Presents'' (1992–1993) – Helen / Shaaron / Sonia / Janet *'' Glam Metal Detectives'' (1995) – Sara / Maisie *''

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'' (1995–2002) – Gail Stuart / Liz Terry / Carol Tate / Fran *''

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'' (1996) – Louise *''David'' (1997, biblical telefilm) –

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*'' Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married'' (1999–2000) – Megan *''

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'' (2002) – Suzie Gilks *'' Tipping the Velvet'' (2002, BBC Film) – Dickie

Music

* Adam Ant's Music Video – "Room at the Top" * Glam Metal Detectives' single "Everybody Up!" * Blur's promotional video "Country House" *

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's promotional video "Hangover" *

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's promotional video "Electric Barbarella" – 1997 *

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's promotional video "Taking on the World"

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Stockbridge, Sara 1966 births Living people Actresses from Woking English film actresses English female models Models from Surrey