Last updated on: July 17, 2025
Carin van der Donk is a photographer and a model born in the Netherlands. She is famously married to actor Vincent D’Onofrio. Carin was born on November 30, 1969. She spent her childhood with her older sister Marjan, who is also an artist. As a child, Carin was interested in art and creativity.
Quick Facts About Carin van der Donk
| Full Name | Carin van der Donk |
| Birthdate | November 30, 1969 |
| Age
Height |
56 years old
1.65 m |
| Occupation | Photographer, Former Model |
| Husband | Vincent D’Onofrio (married 1997; filed for divorce 2023) |
| Education | Self-taught photographer; International Center of Photography (Documentary Program) |
| Parents | Names not known |
| Siblings | One older sister – Marjan van der Donk (artist/photographer) |
| Children | Elias Gene D’Onofrio (1999), Luka D’Onofrio (2008) |
| Stepdaughter | Leila George (Vincent’s daughter from previous relationship) |
| Net Worth | $1 million (as of 2025) |
Early Life and Modeling Career
Carin began modeling when she was a teenager. She began with local models in the Netherlands. She then relocated to New York City to model internationally. She modeled for well-known brands such as Bumble and Bumble. She worked with renowned photographers like Richard Avedon, Jean-Loup Sieff, Kurt Markus, and Richard Scavullo.
Her career in modeling educated her in style, visuals, and design. These she transferred to the field of photography later on.
Photography Career
Carin was a self-taught photographer after she quit modeling. Her work often captures everyday things and social causes. She would like her work to make people think and care for the world.
Carin has been working on projects that advocate for political and social causes since 2016. She frequently collaborates with her sister, Marjan. They do photographs together that have very strong stories.
Carin has also done work for HBO documentaries. Some of her works are The Sentence and Kill Chain. She also co-directed the film Living Loud, based on a women’s drum group in New York.
Her Life With Vincent D’Onofrio
Carin met Vincent D’Onofrio in 1996 in New York. They fell in love immediately. They married on March 22, 1997. Vincent is a famous actor, known for TV shows such as Law & Order: Criminal Intent and films such as Full Metal Jacket.
Their Family Life
Carin and Vincent have two sons:
- Elias Gene D’Onofrio, born in 1999
- Luka D’Onofrio, born in 2008
Carin is a stepmother to Leila George, Vincent’s daughter from a previous relationship.
Carin and Vincent also had their share of ups and downs like any other couple. They broke up briefly sometime in 2000 but remained close to each other. They reunited later. They brought up their children together and were keen on the family.
They had a peaceful life outside the limelight. Their residence in New York City was previously worth more than $2.6 million.
Current News
Vincent D’Onofrio sought divorce in June 2023. This followed 26 years of matrimony. Fans were shocked by the news. Despite the troubles, they remained together for years. They continue working together to look after their younger son, Luka.
READ ALSO: Vincent D’Onofrio Net worth, Age, Wife, Family, Facts & More
Activism and Personal Interests
Carin is more than a photographer. She is an activist as well. She believes in various causes such as women’s rights, housing justice, and equal political representation. Her photographs tend to reflect what people go through in society.
She has been involved in campaigns such as those by Sister District and Housing Justice for All. She thinks that art should be used to make the world a better place.
