Helena Christensen has spoken of her admiration for people who believe in God but says her own beliefs are more about “giving off a good energy” and being humble.

The former supermodel made the comments in today’s edition of The Times.

Although she said she went to a religious school, it appears to have had little influence on her take on spirituality.

“I admire people who believe in God. But for me my beliefs are more about giving off a good energy and trying to be the most decent, dignified and humble person I can be,” she said.

“In a way the ocean is like a religion for me. When I look at it I find a clarity in my thoughts.”

The 41-year-old is a former Victoria’s Secret Angel and has just made her first foray into acting with a 12-minute short film to promote the opening of the plush W Hotel in London’s Leicester Square.

Although she grew up in Denmark, she lives in New York with her 11-year-old son Mingus.

The Danish beauty said she would like to be “some kind of water creature” in another life and admitted that death was her “greatest fear”.

“I find it peculiar to think that we are here on earth and then suddenly gone. I often find these fears tumbling around in my head when I’m alone,” she said.