Lee was born in Melbourne, Victoria, the daughter of Kerry, a psychologist, and Kim Kershaw, who played in the Victorian Football League for Richmond and Hawthorn. She is their middle child. She has said that as a child, … See more

In 2007, Lee signed with Next Management and by March had relocated to New York City. On 11 December, Models.com named her the "Next Superstar".
Lee made her debut in the 2008 New York Fashion W… See more

Lee stated that she was a driven child with big hopes and dreams but her complicated household meant that her parents struggled to put food on the table and there was no music or art in their home. She felt that modelling … See more