About
Céline Bethmann is a German model born on 4 July 1998 in Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate. She stepped into the spotlight in 2017 when, at just eighteen, she won the twelfth season of “Germany’s Next Topmodel.” The victory delivered a €100,000 prize, an Opel Adam car and her first agency contract, but it also opened the door to an international career that is still unfolding. Today, at 26, she is represented by Elite Model Management in fashion capitals such as London, Milan, Barcelona and Copenhagen, and her résumé features editorials for Elle France and Elle Italia as well as campaigns for Urban Outfitters and Bershka. Her 1 metre 81 stature, brown hair and blue eyes give her a classic runway silhouette, yet her online presence is equally striking: her Instagram community passed the 900k mark in early 2025. This year she added “designer” to her bio, unveiling her debut capsule “Cie Cie × ABOUT YOU” during the ABOUT YOU FASHIONMANIA in Hamburg, a project she calls her biggest personal milestone so far.
Before Fame
Life in Koblenz was quiet for Céline. She grew up with her mother and younger sister in a household where enthusiasm for music ran deep—so deep that her mother chose the name “Céline” in honour of vocal powerhouse Céline Dion. School was enjoyable enough, but fashion magazines on her bedroom floor hinted at different ambitions. When auditions for “Germany’s Next Topmodel” arrived in 2016, she took a leap: she left her high school on the Karthause before taking her Abitur exams and focused entirely on the casting journey. At that point her only catwalk experience was walking the corridors between classes, and her portfolio consisted of phone snapshots, yet her height, easy smile and calm confidence convinced the show’s scouts. The decision felt risky, yet it proved decisive—within a year she swapped textbooks for backstage passes at fashion week.
Trivia
- Winning perks: Her triumph on GNTM came with €100,000 in prize money and a brand-new Opel Adam, a tiny city car she still keeps for sentimental reasons.
- Early runway: Only months after the TV finale, she walked in Paris for Balmain and Yohji Yamamoto, and has since added Milan, Barcelona and London shows to her passport stamps.
- Pet pal: Away from flashing cameras she dotes on a rescue dog named Bibble, whose cameo appearances on her Instagram Stories often steal more likes than her elaborate editorials.
- Digital diary: She launched a self-titled YouTube channel in 2018 where she shares travel vlogs, gentle workout routines and behind-the-scenes glimpses of casting life.
- Fashion-week regular: In February 2024 she strutted for Marc Cain at Berlin Fashion Week and later appeared on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, signalling her move from reality-show winner to high-fashion insider.
- New creative outlet: Designing “Cie Cie × ABOUT YOU” forced her to swap the role of mannequin for that of decision-maker—selecting fabrics, colours and even campaign photos herself. She describes the collection as “clean, cool and wearable.”
Family Life
Céline was raised primarily by her mother, who encouraged both daughters to pursue their interests without apology. The family remains close; Céline often heads back to Koblenz between assignments to recharge with home-cooked meals and long walks by the Rhine. Her younger sister, Fabienne Bethmann, appears in several of those visits on social media and occasionally models for student photographers, joking that she is “borrowing” Céline’s spotlight. The sisters share an easy humour, and Céline credits their bond—and her mother’s steady support—for keeping her grounded while navigating an industry known for constant travel and quick change. Details about her father are private, and she has chosen not to discuss romantic relationships publicly, preferring to focus conversations on work, wellness and family.
Associated With
Winning “Germany’s Next Topmodel” inevitably linked Céline to host and supermodel Heidi Klum, who cheered her on during the live finale and later invited her to charity events. Beyond the show, her career entwines with fashion heavyweights: walking for Balmain put her in line-ups alongside Naomi Campbell protégés; casting weeks see her sharing waiting rooms with fellow GNTM alumna Stefanie Giesinger, and her Elite Model Management roster places her among faces like Vittoria Ceretti. Brand partnerships have ranged from high-street staples such as Bershka to beauty giants like L’Oréal, illustrating her versatility. Off the runway she collaborates with creators on TikTok challenges and podcasts, often discussing sustainable fashion and body positivity—causes she hopes to weave further into future projects.
