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Donatella Versace
Donatella Versace was (born May 2, 1955 in Italy). Like
her brother Gianni Versace she is a fashion 
designer. In the 1970s she began designing knitwear in
Florence while studying Italian literature. Following
her graduation, she shared a flat with her brother in
Milan.
Before murder of her brother Gianni (in July of 1997),
Donatella and Santo Versace maintained secondary jobs
in his fashion house. However, after the death of Gianni,
Donatella took over the running her brother’s business.
Currently overseeing the fashion house, she has performed
well as the Versace name continues to grow.
Donatella and her former husband, American model Paul
Beck, have two children named Allegra (born June 30, 1986)
and Daniel (born 1991).
She has been impersonated by individuals such as Maya
Rudolph on Saturday Night Live.
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