Celebrities Supermodels of the ’60s and ’70s Where are they now
Where are they now Celebrities Supermodels of the ’60s and ’70s. Their beautiful faces were plastered on billboards and magazines in the ’60s and ’70s, but have you ever wondered what they are up to now? In honor of the return of “America’s Next Top Model” on Sept. 14, click through to see what supermodels like Twiggy, Beverly Johnson and Cheryl Tiegs are up to and how they look more than 30 years after launching their careers.
Iman age 56
At 56, Iman born July 25, 1955, This Somali stunner served as a muse for designers like Halston, Gianni Versace and Yves Saint-Laurent when she arrived on the scene in 1975, and hasn’t stopped
working since. Now married to David Bowie, she owns Iman Cosmetics, and her clothing line Global Chic is amongst HSN’s most profitable brands.
Jean Shrimpton age 68
Jean Shrimpton is 68 years old, she born 7 November 1942, Bucking the trend of voluptuous cover girls, this Brit earned the nickname “The Shrimp” with her waifish figure — and was credited with making the miniskirt a phenomenon. She left the fashion world in the ’70s, Jean and her husband bought a hotel in Cornwall, England, which they have run for over 30 years.
Cybill Shepherd age 61
Cybill Lynne Shepherd age 61, she born February 18, 1950, The former Miss Teenage Memphis, Cybill Shepherd caught the attention of a director when she appeared on a 1970 cover of Glamour. She’s enjoyed a healthy acting career for over 40 years, with roles ranging from her famous part in “Taxi Driver,” to a sitcom based on her life. More recently, she’s appeared in series like “The L Word” and “Psyche.” Nowadays, Shepherd spends most of her time now advocating for gay marriage.
Christie Brinkley age 57
Christie Brinkley age 57, she born February 2, 1954, Three consecutive years as the cover girl for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and a 20-year contract with CoverGirl have made Christie Brinkley a household name for decades. After a 10-year break from posing for the cosmetics line, she became a face of the brand’s line of products for older women in 2005. Brinkley is showing no signs of slowing down, and is currently starring in “Chicago” on Broadway.
Twiggy age 61
Twiggy age 61, she born 19 September 1949, With her trademark short hair, rail-thin figure and huge eyes, Twiggy earned her place as one of the first true supermodels in the 1960s — and she was so successful that she retired after four years of modeling in 1970. She’s released numerous albums, has a lengthy acting résumé, and has a line of clothing on HSN.
Beverly Johnson age 58
Beverly Johnson age 58, she born October 13, 1952, Beverly Johnson made history as the first black Vogue cover girl. She went on to appear on over 500 magazine covers, leading the way for more recent supermodels like Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell. Since her retirement from the biz, Johnson has published a book, been in movies and TV shows and released hair products.
Lauren Hutton age 67
Lauren Hutton age 67, she born November 17, 1943, Lauren Hutton may have started her career as a Playboy bunny but she went on to be a fashion icon for high-name brands and even signed a $1 million contract with Revlon. Hutton has never really given up the entertainment business; she posed nude on the cover of Big magazine at age 61 in 2005, and still takes on the occasional acting gig.
Patti Hansen age 55
Patti Hansen age 55, she born March 17, 1956, As Calvin Klein’s go-to-gal, Patti Hansen was on a billboard for the luxury brand in Times Square and landed covers for Cosmopolitan, Seventeen and Esquire in her day. Happily married to Keith Richards, with whom she has two daughters, Hansen recently opened up about beating bladder cancer, and released her own handbag line, Hung on U.
Grace Jones age 63
Grace Jones age 63, she born 19 May 1948, This Jamaican model was an Andy Warhol favorite, and was pursuing a career as an actress and musician. The outrageous “Boomerang” star recently performed at the Wireless Festival in London in July 2011, and is planning to release an album in 2012.
Cheryl Tiegs age 63
Cheryl Tiegs age 63, she born September 25, 1947, At the tender age of 17, Cheryl Tiegs had already graced the cover of Glamour, Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE and Vogue, and later went on to be a three-time cover girl for the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. More recently, she served as a judge on ABC’s 2009 series “True Beauty,” and she has since appeared on “Living With Ed” to make her Los Angeles home more green friendly.
Janice Dickinson age 56
Janice Dickinson age 56, she born February 15, 1955, Being demure isn’t her strong suit, and Janice claims credit for coining the term “supermodel” after getting her start in New York in the late ’70s. That may have been an exaggeration, but her bold personality served her well as a judge on “America’s Next Top Model” which led to other reality TV opportunities, including spots on “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” and “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew.”
Brigitte Bardot age 76
Brigitte Bardot age 76, she born 28 September 1934, This former actress and model retired at age 39 to focus on animal activism, and has spent her most recent years lobbying for animal rights, like the protection of dolphins and calling for the end of seal hunting. She has also come under fire for making racist and derogatory statements.
Jerry Hall age 55
Jerry Hall age 55, she born July 2, 1956, Jerry Hall was born and raised in Texas, and got discovered while vacationing in the French Rivera. She was working as a model in Paris and New York when she met Mick Jagger, with whom she had four children. Though their marriage didn’t last, her career has endured: She has appeared on Broadway in “The Graduate,” and is the face of Invisible Zinc Skincare along with her daughter, Georgia Jagger.
Rene Russo age 57
Rene Russo age 57, she born February 17, 1954, Born and raised in the Los Angeles area, Rene Russo dropped out of high school to pursue her modeling career. By the time she turned 30, though, Russo switched gears and flung herself into acting. She has starred in major movies like “Major League,” “Lethal Weapon” and most recently appeared in 2011′s “Thor.”
Veruschka age 72
Veruschka age 72, she born 14 May 1939, At her peak, this 6’1” German model made $10,000 a day and worked with big wigs like Salvador Dali. Though she initially left the fashion industry in 1975, she still makes runway appearances to this day.
Kelly Emberg age 52
Kelly Emberg age 52, she born March 20, 1963, After a successful career as a Sports Illustrated, Armani and Calvin Klein model, Kelly Emberg got involved with Rod Stewart. The duo has a daughter, Ruby, together but later split up. Now, Emberg owns an interior design business and The Cotton Box, a home décor store.
Marisa Berenson age 64
Marisa Berenson age 64, she born February 15, 1947, New York City, In the early 1960s, Marisa Berenson was one of Vogue’s hottest it girls and earned one of the highest salaries for a female model at the time. Since ending her modeling career in the ’70s, she’s been featured in many movies and TV and even scored two Golden Globe nominations for her work in “Cabaret.”
Bianca Jagger age 66
Bianca Jagger age 66, she born May 2, 1945, Bianca Jagger is not your typical model. As a human rights advocate, she became a fashion icon after her marriage to Mick Jagger. Bianca spent the 1970s jet-setting and partying at Studio 54 with her close friend, Andy Warhol. The majority of her life post-modeling has been spent working on political causes, for which she has received many awards.
Penelope Tree age 61
Penelope Tree age 61, she born April 28, 1974, The daughter of a socialite and political activist, Penelope Tree started her career as a model without the blessing of her parents. She ended up befriending a lot of hippies in New York, including John Lennon who described her as, “Hot, hot, hot, smart, smart, smart!” Tree’s career ended in her 20s due to a mysterious skin disease that left her with scars. She appeared in a Burberry campaign with Kate Moss in 2006, and now works with Lotus Outreach that helps girls from poor families go to school.
Benedetta Barzini age 67
Benedetta Barzini age 67, Another model who was in Andy Warhol’s social circle in New York, this Italian beauty’s career thrived in New York from 1963-1969. The mother of four returned to Italy to pursue an acting career, and in the ’70s, became a Marxist and feminist organizer in Milan. She now works as a journalist and teacher.
