She was born on November 2, 1984 in Munich, Germany to parents Erika Stegner and Günter Stegner. When she was younger, she developed a passion for playing basketball. Eventually, she joined a club team in Munich. Her career in modeling started when she was featured on the cover of the popular magazine Elle. Since then, she was seen on various brand endorsements including ads for Celine, Yves Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, Dior, and several other fashion houses.