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1 of 12Karlie Kloss is an American fashion model who just became the newest Victoria's Secret Angel. The 20-year-old could possibly be set to take the place of Miranda Kerr, the longtime Angel who recently announced her departure. Kloss also ranks 2nd on the models.com Top 50 Models list. Check out her gallery to see why.
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2 of 12Karlie Kloss grew up in St. Louis where she studied ballet.
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3 of 12She was discovered at the age of 13 while at a local charity fashion show.
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Karlie stands over 6' tall. She said that with heels, she was a foot taller than her high school prom date.
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Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images5 of 12Her Native American costume caused controversy on the "Victoria's Secret Fashion Show" last year and was eventually cut from the televised program.
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6 of 12Her catwalk has been called "panther-like." Karlie calls it "a moody gait."
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Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images7 of 12Regarding her career, Karlie said, "I never imagined myself doing this. Doors opened for me and I ran for it."
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8 of 12If not a model, Karlie said she would like to be a doctor, like her father.
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9 of 12Her secret ambition is to fly or speak fluent Chinese. "I think both are equally impossible."
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10 of 12Karlie Kloss lives in New York City.
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Larry Busacca/Getty Images11 of 12Kloss is the first Angel in memory to appear in an ad campaign with short hair.
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Valerie Macon/Getty Images12 of 12Next: Nadine Velazquez Sexy PhotosFinally, here is Karlie Kloss with fellow Victoria's Secret Angels Candice Swanepoel (left) and Alessandra Ambrosio (right).