Since being discovered at J.F.K airport in 1988, Kate Moss has become one of the more iconic supermodels on the circuit.

Kate's unconventional look has undoubtedly attributed to her success and she has modelled for practically every major fashion house in the world.

Despite featuring in a few TV programmes (most notably a stint on French and Saunders), Kate is a rare thing indeed - a model who has not really tried to break into acting, although she probably doesn't need the money as she is estimated to be worth £26.8 million.

She has dated a string of celebrities including an engagement to Johnny Depp and a brief relationship with Billy Zane of Titanic fame.

In 2002 Kate gave birth to her first child, Lila Grace.

Update: (23/09/05)

Kate Moss said sorry forher drug-taking lastnight — and vowed tobeat her addiction.

The supermodel brokeher silence a week afterpictures of her snortingcocaine were published.

And in the apologyshe hinted she had taken thefirst steps to get off the drug.

Kate, 31. said in a statement: "I take full responsibility for my actions. I alsoaccept that there are various personal issues that I need toaddress and have started taking the difficult, yet necessary,steps to resolve them.

"I want to apologise to all of the people I have let downbecause of my behaviour, which has reflected badly onmy family, friends, co-workers, business associatesand others.

"I am trying to be positive,and the support and love Ihave received are invaluable."

Kate's career has been infreefall since she was revealedas a £200-a-day cocaine user.

The British biggest selling daily newspaper, The Sun, also exclusivelyrevealed yesterday that she dabbles with deadly crack cocaine.

Cops say they want to speak to her when she returns to theUK. Met Police chief Sir lanBlair personally ordered aninvestigation after the cocainepictures were published.

Sir lan said the decision onwhether or not to charge Kate would take into account hereffect on young people.

Yesterday Kate receivedanother blow when cosmeticsgiant Rimmel prepared todump her. They would be the FIFTH company to wash theirhands of her. The firm said ina statement: "Rimmel Londonis shocked and dismayed bythe recent press allegationssurrounding Kate Moss's behaviour. We are currentlyreviewing her contract."

One source close to Kate said: "This is a desperateattempt to salvage some of hercareer."

But her best pal, actress-turned-designer Sadie Frost,40, insisted yesterday: "She'llbounce back.

"People should rememberwhat she's done for the Britishfashion industry.

"Kate may have been havingsome personal problems butI'm certain she will bounceback from this."

Kate's nightmare weekbegan last Thursday when shewas pictured snorting fivelines of cocaine in 40 minutes.Then it was revealed she hadthree-in-a-bed lesbian orgies.

On Tuesday, high streetstore H&M ended her contract.On Wednesday, designer labels Burberry, Chanel and GloriaVanderbilt followed suit.

The same day Scotland Yard confirmed its probe.

The Sun also revealed Kate could even be charged withsupplying a Class A drugbecause the photos show herhanding out cocaine to boyfriend Pete Doherty, 26, andhis band Babyshambles.

If she is arrested she couldbe barred from entering theUS - which could be the finalnail in the coffin of her career.

Anyone with a criminalrecord or who has beenarrested and is facing legalproceedings must declare itupon entry. A decision is thenmade whether to admit them.

Kate Moss Statement:

'I take full responsibility for my actions. I also accept that there are various personal issues that I need to address andhave started taking the difficult, yetnecessary, steps to resolve them. I wantto apologise to all of the people I have letdown because of my behaviour which hasreflected badly on my family, friends, co-workers, business associates and others. Iam trying to be positive, and the supportand love I have received are invaluable.'

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