Lily Cole to leave behind acting to study at Cambrige

Supermodel Lily Cole is reportedly turning her back on her flourishing acting career to return to her education.

The model, who turns 20 today, earned straight As at A-level - in English, philosophy and politics - at Latymer Upper School in West London but deferred her place at Cambridge for two years to pursue her catwalk and acting career.

Lily has modeled for Vogue, Chanel, Christian Lacroix and Hermès as well as high street brands such as Topshop and Marks and Spencers as well as filming St Trinian’s last year and working with the late Heath Ledger on his final film this year.

She explained recently: “I’ve just wrapped filming with Terry Gilliam on The Imaginarium Of Dr Parnassus and I haven’t got any more films in the pipeline.

“I’m focusing on modelling this summer, then I start at Cambridge. I’m really excited. It will be a big change, but I can’t wait.”

Lily will study social and political science at the university’s King’s College.