Cindy Crawford

Cindy Crawford is an iconic American supermodel, actress, and entrepreneur, widely recognized as one of the most famous and influential figures in the modeling industry. Born on February 20, 1966, in DeKalb, Illinois, she gained international fame in the 1980s and 1990s for her distinctive beauty, athletic physique, and signature mole above her lip. Crawford became a leading figure in the "supermodel era," alongside models like Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, and Christy Turlington, and was a regular on the covers of major fashion magazines, including “Vogue,” “Elle,” and “Harper’s Bazaar.”

Crawford's modeling career took off when she was discovered at the age of 16, leading to her first major assignment for “Vogue.” She went on to work with top fashion photographers like Richard Avedon, Herb Ritts, and Helmut Newton, and became the face of numerous high-profile campaigns for brands such as Versace, Revlon, Pepsi, and Omega.

In addition to modeling, Cindy Crawford ventured into acting and television. She hosted the MTV show “House of Style” in the 1990s, which helped make her a household name. She also appeared in films and made guest appearances on TV shows. One of her most famous moments in pop culture came in the form of a 1992 Pepsi commercial, which became iconic.

Crawford has successfully transitioned from modeling into business, launching a number of ventures, including her skincare line, Meaningful Beauty, which she co-created with French anti-aging specialist Dr. Jean-Louis Sebagh. She also launched a furniture collection called Cindy Crawford Home.

Outside of her professional life, Cindy Crawford is known for her philanthropic work, including her support for cancer research after losing her brother to leukemia at a young age.