Vera Steimberg Moder is an Argentinian makeup artist who has the gifted hand behind the incredible looks of several Hollywood actors on set. She is considered one of the best makeup artists in Hollywood. However, she is best known as the ex-wife of cinematographer Daniel Moder, who is now married to famed actress Julia Roberts. Let’s take a look at her biography, career and other interesting facts about her.
Vera Steimberg Moder’s Bio
Vera Steimberg was born in 1973 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Not long after her birth in 1973, her family moved to the United States, where she spent much of her formative years. While there are no details about her childhood, early education, siblings and parents, or her livelihood, we do know that Steimberg’s penchant for makeup was evident from the start. Despite this, she began a makeup career in her mid-twenties. Her career began as an assistant hairstylist and makeup artist on the 1999 thriller Total Stranger. The then young Steimberg moved to Los Angeles, where she approached several Hollywood stars to secure a job as a makeup artist. Her talent spoke so loudly and she soon caught the attention of Madonna and Eddie Murphy.
She worked as a special makeup effects artist for the 2000 romance comedy film Nutty Professor II: The Lumps; There she impressively transformed the leading actor Eddie Murphy into a learned personality. She also worked on the romantic comedy, Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001); the action film, The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002); the family comedy, Father’s Day Care (2003) and the 2006 comedy-drama film, Dream Girl . During this time, Steimberg’s reputation as a reliable, talented makeup artist grew in importance. And soon other well-known film producers stopped their services.
Vera Steimberg Moder was soon working with top Hollywood figures such as Sarah Baker, Gabrielle Union and Zoe Saldana on films such as The Losers (2010) , Colombiana (2011) and The Words (2012). She also worked on the comedy film Norbit (2007) and A Thousand Words (2012); a comedy-drama film starring Eddie Murphy. Additionally, Steimberg was the sly hands behind the looks of the actors and actresses who appeared in blockbusters like Guardians of the Galaxy 2 (2017) and Avengers: Infinity War (2018).
While working with an A-list actor, Eddie Murphy shaped much of her makeup career, perhaps it was Steimberg’s closest friend and client American actress and dancer, Zoe Yadira Saldana; who she worked with The Losers (2010) and Colombiana (2011). Vera Steimberg Moder also worked on the famous film, Planet of the Apes starring American actor and producer, Mark Wahlberg. Beyond films, Vera Steimberg’s brushes have beautified the faces of many high-value clients and celebrities who continue to use her services to this day.
More facts about Daniel Moder’s ex-wife
1. Fortune
As of early 2019, sources reveal that Vera’s Steimberg Moder is estimated to be worth over $1 million. She’s collected much of it from makeup gigs and contracts over the years. Additionally, her now-ended marriage to Daniel Moder has also impacted her earnings. While $1 million isn’t chicken feed, it dwarfs her ex-husband’s $10 million fortune by 10 times.
2. Daniel Moder’s ex-wife
While there are few details about their pre-marriage relationship, we do know that Vera Steimberg and Moder married in 1997. After five years without a child, things turned sour for the couple and it was during this time that Daniel met Julia Roberts on the set of the film The Mexican . The year was 2000. Although married, Daniel began a relationship with Roberts. Roberts himself was still dating Benjamin Bratt at the time.
Vera and Daniel eventually parted ways when their divorce was finalized in mid-2002. That same year, Moder married Roberts in a low-key ceremony at the actress ranch in Taos, New Mexico. Together they have three children. As of this writing, there is no news of Steimberg’s marriage. She continues her career as a makeup artist.
3. Height and body measurements
Vera Steimberg Moder has an average build. She has dark brown eyes and blond hair. Her height, weight, body measurements, bra, shoe and dress sizes are not yet known.
