Charlotte Kemp Muhl (born August 17, 1987), also known as Kemp Muhl, is an American musician, writer, model and director from Atlanta, Georgia. She is best known as a model for Maybelline.
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| Born | August 17, 1987 |
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| Partner | Sean Ono Lennon (2007–present) |
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| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
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| Website | uni-bomber |
Muhl has been in a relationship with Sean Ono Lennon since 2007 and performs with him in the musical duo The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger. She is also the bassist and band leader for the group UNI and The Urchins, which released their debut album in January 2023.[2][3]
Career
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editMuhl is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, bass, keyboard, and the accordion. Muhl has stated that she uses funds earned from her modeling career to produce her music.[4] Muhl and Sean Ono Lennon formed the record company Chimera Music.[5]
In 2017, Muhl founded the band Uni, currently[when?] including vocalist Jack James and guitarist David Strange.[6] On November 17, 2017, with their original vocalist Nico, they released their debut 7" single "What's the Problem" b/w "Adult Video".[7] Both songs on the single had a music video, directed by Muhl, produced for them. "Mushroom Cloud", their second 7" single, was released March 23, 2018, with a video debuted on Rolling Stone.[8]
In 2024, Muhl was the bassist in St. Vincent's touring live band, supporting the release of Annie Clark's seventh album All Born Screaming.[9]
Modeling
editMuhl has a successful modeling career. She was under contract with Maybelline for 10 years,[10] and has been featured in campaigns for Tommy Hilfiger, Sisley, D&G, Donna Karan,[11] Swarovski, and Jennifer Lopez’s brand J.Lo. She has worked with Ellen Von Unwerth, Terry Richardson, Greg Kadel, Gilles Bensimon, and Steven Klein. From 2002–2005, Muhl was the spokesmodel of Vidal Sassoon in Asia, appearing in commercials and films across the continent.[12][13]
Music videos appeared in
edit- "Imbranato" music video by Tiziano Ferro (2002)
- "Purple" music video by Whirlwind Heat (2003)
- "Just Feel Better" music video by Carlos Santana (2005)
- Music video for "Lolita" (song by Elefant) (2006)
- Music video for "Find A New Way (Terry Richardson Version)" (song by Young Love) (2007)
Music videos directed
edit- "Debris", by Uni
- "DDT", by Uni
- "Electric Universe", by Uni
- "American F*g", by Uni
- "Act One", by Invisible Familiars
- "Black Hanz", by The Moonlandingz
- "Blood and Guts", by Mark Stoermer
- "What's The Problem?", by Uni
- "Adult Video", by Uni
- "Donna Marijuana", by Uni[14]
Personal life
editMuhl met Sean Ono Lennon at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival[15] in 2005, and the two have been in a relationship since 2007. In an interview, Ono Lennon stated that he discovered Muhl was musically talented over a year after they had started dating.[16] Muhl and Ono Lennon are involved in a number of musical endeavours,[17] and much of their work is written at their own home-based studio in Greenwich Village.
References
edit- ^ "Kemp Muhl - Model". Models.com.
- ^ Laddin, Stephen (January 17, 2023). "UNI and The Urchins Are More Than Music—They're an Art Collective". High Times. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ "Out Today: UNI and The Urchins' Debut Album, Simulator (Chimera Music)". Shore Fire Media. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ Rock and Pop Features. "Sean Lennon interview". Telegraph. Retrieved August 23, 2012.
- ^ "Pulse". The New York Times. January 22, 2010. Retrieved February 17, 2010.
- ^ "YouTube (restricted access)". www.youtube.com. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
- ^ "Amazon store". www.amazon.com. 2017.
- ^ "Chimera music store". chimeramusic.com. Archived from the original on April 16, 2015. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- ^ Willman, Chris (August 19, 2024). "St. Vincent's 'All Born Screaming' Tour Further Certifies Her as Rock's Dark (but Oddly Cheerful) Queen: Concert Review". Variety. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
- ^ Girl of the Month: Charlotte Kemp Muhl (March 16, 2010). "Girl of the Month: Charlotte Kemp Muhl - Celebrity Style and Fashion from". WhoWhatWear. Archived from the original on August 8, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- ^ "Maybelline - Kemp Muhl Behind the Scenes". Maybelline.ca. Archived from the original on May 12, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- ^ "Charlotte Kemp Muhl". Fashion Spot. Archived from the original on March 11, 2012. Retrieved August 29, 2012.
- ^ "Charlene Kemp Muhl". Vidal Sassoon CM Gallery. 2004. Archived from the original on October 9, 2004.
- ^ "Premiere: "Donna Marijuana" by UNI". Cool Hunting. April 20, 2021.
- ^ Leslie Bennetts Photograph by Patrick Demarchelier (March 21, 2012). "His One And Ono". Vanity Fair. Retrieved August 23, 2012.
- ^ "Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl make sweet music as The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger". boston.com. January 2, 2011.
- ^ "Postmodern Love: Charlotte Kemp Muhl and Sean Lennon". October 29, 2010. Retrieved December 22, 2018.
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