Saffron Dominique Burrows was born on New Year's Day, 1973, into a politically charged household. Her parents were active socialist-feminists who had Saffron distributing flyers and attending rallies throughout her childhood. Young Saffron even had to share her house with striking miners. Who knew that she would end up with a successful modeling and acting career?
At age 15, Burrows was discovered in London's Covent Garden, by the same scout who had discovered Naomi Campbell. An impressive modeling career in France and England ensued, with several major companies building on her precocious looks. However, by the age of 17, Saffron sought something more fulfilling and decided to return to her childhood love of acting.
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