Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington.Photo: Paul Massey/Shutterstock
There’s a reason they’re calledsupermodels.
The catwalk queens of the 1990s were larger than life, dominating ad campaigns and magazine covers in addition to their runway work.
Here, catch up with those four and their equally gorgeous counterparts, then and now.
01of 13Naomi CampbellNaomi Campbell then and now.Getty (2)The ultimate supermodel,Naomi Campbellbegan her career as a teen on the catwalk and decades later, she’s still one of the most sought-after names in fashion.These days, the 53-year-old spends her time impartinggems of wisdom gained from her illustrious career,lending her voice to causes she cares aboutand most importantly,being a mom to her two young children.
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Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell then and now.Getty (2)
The ultimate supermodel,Naomi Campbellbegan her career as a teen on the catwalk and decades later, she’s still one of the most sought-after names in fashion.
These days, the 53-year-old spends her time impartinggems of wisdom gained from her illustrious career,lending her voice to causes she cares aboutand most importantly,being a mom to her two young children.
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Cindy Crawford
Cindy Crawford then and now.GEtty (2)
Between the flawless hair, almond-shaped eyes and that signature mole, it’s not hard to see whyCindy Crawfordbecame the face of everything from Pepsi to Revlon during the ’90s.
03of 13Linda EvangelistaLinda Evangelista then and now.Arthur Elgort/Condé Nast/Shutterstock; Taylor Hill/GettyAt the height of her fame,Linda Evangelista, a regular on high-fashion runways and in photo spreads, was best known for saying she didn’t get out of bed for less than $10,000.These days, the supermodel is creating awareness aroundpossible dangers of the “fat-freezing” procedure, CoolSculpting.In 2021, the 58-year-old sued CoolSculpting’s parent company, Zeltiq Aesthetics Inc., for $50 million in damages after she was diagnosed with Paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH) and was left “permanently deformed” and “brutally disfigured” following the procedure.She settled the case in July 2022and spoke to PEOPLE about the trauma.Evangelista shares son Augustin with ex Francois-Henri Pinault.
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Linda Evangelista
Linda Evangelista then and now.Arthur Elgort/Condé Nast/Shutterstock; Taylor Hill/Getty
At the height of her fame,Linda Evangelista, a regular on high-fashion runways and in photo spreads, was best known for saying she didn’t get out of bed for less than $10,000.
These days, the supermodel is creating awareness aroundpossible dangers of the “fat-freezing” procedure, CoolSculpting.
In 2021, the 58-year-old sued CoolSculpting’s parent company, Zeltiq Aesthetics Inc., for $50 million in damages after she was diagnosed with Paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH) and was left “permanently deformed” and “brutally disfigured” following the procedure.She settled the case in July 2022and spoke to PEOPLE about the trauma.
Evangelista shares son Augustin with ex Francois-Henri Pinault.
04of 13Christy TurlingtonChristy Turlington then and now.Arthur Elgort/Condé Nast/Shutterstock; Dave Kotinsky/GettyA member of “The Trinity” alongside Campbell and Evangelista,Christy Turlingtonwas another face you couldn’t escape in early ’90s Calvin Klein ads. She modeled for the brand again in 2013, when she stripped down in ads for CK’s intimates collection.Today, her high cheekbones and famous green eyes are still mainstays on major campaigns and international magazines. The 54-year-old recently served asone of the covergirls forW Magazine’s50th Anniversary issueand was a model forLouis Vuitton’s collaboration with Yayoi Kusama.Off the catwalk, she runs the organizationEvery Mother Counts, which strives to improve maternal care worldwide, and is mom to kids Grace and Finn with husband Ed Burns.
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Christy Turlington
Christy Turlington then and now.Arthur Elgort/Condé Nast/Shutterstock; Dave Kotinsky/Getty
A member of “The Trinity” alongside Campbell and Evangelista,Christy Turlingtonwas another face you couldn’t escape in early ’90s Calvin Klein ads. She modeled for the brand again in 2013, when she stripped down in ads for CK’s intimates collection.
Today, her high cheekbones and famous green eyes are still mainstays on major campaigns and international magazines. The 54-year-old recently served asone of the covergirls forW Magazine’s50th Anniversary issueand was a model forLouis Vuitton’s collaboration with Yayoi Kusama.
Off the catwalk, she runs the organizationEvery Mother Counts, which strives to improve maternal care worldwide, and is mom to kids Grace and Finn with husband Ed Burns.
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Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks then and now.Guy Marineau/Condé Nast/Shutterstock; Noam Galai/Getty
Much like Campbell,Tyra Bankswas a staple on the Fashion Week runways back in the day. Not only was she a known face for Versace, Chanel and later on, Victoria’s Secret, she also starred in Michael Jackson’s iconic video for “Black or White” at the genesis of her career.
06of 13Kate MossKate Moss then and now.Getty (2)The ultimate trendsetter,Kate Mosshad the ’90s girls running to their nearest department stores to cop a pair of Calvin Klein jeans. The supermodel lent her signature good looks to campaigns for all the big fashion houses: Dior, Burberry, Chanel, Versace, Dolce and Gabbana, the list goes on.Now, 49-year-old Moss plays mentor to her daughterLila Moss, who is following in her heels. The 20-year-old, whom she shares with ex-boyfriend Jefferson Hack, has already been on several high-profile runways and evenrecreated her mom’s famous 1992 Calvin Klein campaign.
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Kate Moss
Kate Moss then and now.Getty (2)
The ultimate trendsetter,Kate Mosshad the ’90s girls running to their nearest department stores to cop a pair of Calvin Klein jeans. The supermodel lent her signature good looks to campaigns for all the big fashion houses: Dior, Burberry, Chanel, Versace, Dolce and Gabbana, the list goes on.
Now, 49-year-old Moss plays mentor to her daughterLila Moss, who is following in her heels. The 20-year-old, whom she shares with ex-boyfriend Jefferson Hack, has already been on several high-profile runways and evenrecreated her mom’s famous 1992 Calvin Klein campaign.
07of 13Amber VallettaAmber Valletta then and now.Getty (2)BeforeJennifer Lopezmade a splash withthatjungle print Versace dress at the 2000 Grammys, it wasAmber Vallettawho debuted it on the runway during the design house’s spring/summer 1999 show.And she has not strayed far from her fashion roots: the 49-year-old’saesthetically pleasing Instagram pageis chock full of pictures of her still modeling, hanging with other fashionable friends such asKate MossandShalom Harlowand showcasing her different travels. She has one son, Auden, with ex Chip McCaw.
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Amber Valletta
Amber Valletta then and now.Getty (2)
BeforeJennifer Lopezmade a splash withthatjungle print Versace dress at the 2000 Grammys, it wasAmber Vallettawho debuted it on the runway during the design house’s spring/summer 1999 show.
And she has not strayed far from her fashion roots: the 49-year-old’saesthetically pleasing Instagram pageis chock full of pictures of her still modeling, hanging with other fashionable friends such asKate MossandShalom Harlowand showcasing her different travels. She has one son, Auden, with ex Chip McCaw.
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Helena Christensen
Helena Christensen then and now.Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho/Getty; Theo Wargo/Getty
More than 20 years later,Helena Christensenis proving she hasn’t lost her “it” factor. For her54th birthday on Christmas Day, the supermodel shared clips of herself having fun in the sun to mark the milestone.
One video showed the birthday girl taking off her beautiful pink gown as she revealed a chic black swimsuit while standing next to a river. Another featured a clip of her climbing down the steps into the water before taking a dip.
“Merry birthday to me 🎂 another dip around the sun🌊💝,” she wrote in the Instagram caption.
Christensen shares son Mingus with ex Norman Reedus.
09of 13Elle MacphersonElle Macpherson then and now.Thomas Iannaccone/WWD/Penske Media/Getty; Stephane Cardinale/Corbis/GettyAfter posing on the cover ofPlayboyand scoring the nickname “The Body” in 1994,Macphersonwent on to grace the cover of not one, but fiveSports IllustratedSwimsuit issues.Almost 30 years later, the Australian supermodel, 59, is sharing the secrets to her unwavering beauty and impeccable physique. “I take care of mymind, body and spiritevery day with breath practice and meditation,“she wrote on Instagramin December 2022.“My daily practice includes meditating in the morning for around 25 minutes - either guided, or in silence. I try to live my life in a perpetual flow of meditative connection rather than just at specified times."Macpherson and ex Arpad Busson share sons Arpad Flynn and Aurelius Cy.
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Elle Macpherson
Elle Macpherson then and now.Thomas Iannaccone/WWD/Penske Media/Getty; Stephane Cardinale/Corbis/Getty
After posing on the cover ofPlayboyand scoring the nickname “The Body” in 1994,Macphersonwent on to grace the cover of not one, but fiveSports IllustratedSwimsuit issues.
Almost 30 years later, the Australian supermodel, 59, is sharing the secrets to her unwavering beauty and impeccable physique. “I take care of mymind, body and spiritevery day with breath practice and meditation,“she wrote on Instagramin December 2022.
“My daily practice includes meditating in the morning for around 25 minutes - either guided, or in silence. I try to live my life in a perpetual flow of meditative connection rather than just at specified times.”
Macpherson and ex Arpad Busson share sons Arpad Flynn and Aurelius Cy.
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Milla Jovovich
WhileMilla Jovovichmodeled for the likes of Emporio Armani, DKNY, Chanel, Versace and more, it’s her work in film that truly catapulted her into superstardom. The Ukraine-born multi-hyphenate was the star of theResident Evilfranchise, which consisted of six movies.
11of 13Claudia SchifferClaudia Schiffer then and now.Kyle Ericksen/WWD/Penske Media/Getty; Anthony Harvey/ShutterstockThere’s a reason why Liam Neeson’s character inLove Actuallyis so obsessed with Claudia Schiffer: the woman does not age. The blonde bombshell’s impeccable looks are so legendaryshe was immortalized as a Barbiein August 2022 in honor of her 50th birthday.Additionally, the fashion icon alsoteamed up with FRAME to commemorate her milestone birthday and designed two pairs of jeans for the brand. The denim merges her aesthetic with the luxury lifestyle brand’s California cool-girl style, bringing her famed “supermodel-off-duty” look to the masses.Schiffer and her husband, director Matthew Vaughn, have kids Clementine, Cosima and Caspar.
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Claudia Schiffer
Claudia Schiffer then and now.Kyle Ericksen/WWD/Penske Media/Getty; Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock
There’s a reason why Liam Neeson’s character inLove Actuallyis so obsessed with Claudia Schiffer: the woman does not age. The blonde bombshell’s impeccable looks are so legendaryshe was immortalized as a Barbiein August 2022 in honor of her 50th birthday.
Additionally, the fashion icon alsoteamed up with FRAME to commemorate her milestone birthday and designed two pairs of jeans for the brand. The denim merges her aesthetic with the luxury lifestyle brand’s California cool-girl style, bringing her famed “supermodel-off-duty” look to the masses.
Schiffer and her husband, director Matthew Vaughn, have kids Clementine, Cosima and Caspar.
12of 13Karen ElsonKaren Elson then and now.Getty (2)Between the fiery red hair, matching eyebrows and chiseled cheekbones,Karen Elsonwas practically born to be on the cover of fashion magazines. Discovered in Manchester at the age of 16, the English supermodel graced the cover of ItalianVoguefor her 18th birthday, which catapulted her career into the fashion stratosphere.And with a look that unique, it’s no surprise photographers love her to this day. Elson still models,recently gracingthe cover ofHarper’s Bazaar UK.The 44-year-old has two children with ex Jack White.
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Karen Elson
Karen Elson then and now.Getty (2)
Between the fiery red hair, matching eyebrows and chiseled cheekbones,Karen Elsonwas practically born to be on the cover of fashion magazines. Discovered in Manchester at the age of 16, the English supermodel graced the cover of ItalianVoguefor her 18th birthday, which catapulted her career into the fashion stratosphere.
And with a look that unique, it’s no surprise photographers love her to this day. Elson still models,recently gracingthe cover ofHarper’s Bazaar UK.
The 44-year-old has two children with ex Jack White.
13of 13Tatjana PatitzTatjana Patitz then and now.Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho/Getty; Gisela Schober/GettyLike Crawford, Campbell, Evangelista and Turlington, Tatjana Patitz rose to prominence in the late ’80s and early ’90s as one of the original supermodels, making her big splash with her 1990 black-and-white cover forBritish Vogue.She continued to lend her talents to the likes of Etro, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Chanel throughout the 2010s before stepping back from the spotlight to raise her son, Jonah Johnson, and become a self-proclaimed environmental crusader.Patitzdied in January 2023 at the age of 56from breast cancer.
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Tatjana Patitz
Tatjana Patitz then and now.Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho/Getty; Gisela Schober/Getty
Like Crawford, Campbell, Evangelista and Turlington, Tatjana Patitz rose to prominence in the late ’80s and early ’90s as one of the original supermodels, making her big splash with her 1990 black-and-white cover forBritish Vogue.
She continued to lend her talents to the likes of Etro, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Chanel throughout the 2010s before stepping back from the spotlight to raise her son, Jonah Johnson, and become a self-proclaimed environmental crusader.
Patitzdied in January 2023 at the age of 56from breast cancer.
source: people.com
