Heatherton was discovered by a scout while vacationing with a friend in Miami. At the age of 17 Heatherton moved to New York City. In September of 2006 she launched her career walking for Diane von Fürstenberg. She has since walked for Prada, Stella McCartney, Chanel, Marc Jacobs, Carolina Herrera, Michael Kors, Valentino, Oscar de la Renta, Dolce & Gabbana, Moschino, Isaac Mizrahi, and many others. Heatherton’s campaigns include Chopard, XOXO, Diesel, Versace, Lord & Taylor, Blanco, H&M, Lacoste, Armani Valentino, Karl Lagerfeld and Dolce & Gabbana. Heatherton is a featured supermodel with Victoria’s Secret.
