Biography
Who is Cindy Crawford?
Early life and education
Cindy Crawford was born on February 20, 1966, in DeKalb, United States. She attended DeKalb High School, where she graduated as valedictorian in 1984. Following high school, she earned an academic scholarship to study chemical engineering at Northwestern University.
She attended the university for only one quarter before dropping out to pursue a full-time modeling career. Her modeling path began after local photographer Roger Legel took her picture for a publication, resulting in her first cover and convincing her to enter the industry.
Modeling and entertainment career
Cindy Crawford achieved a ubiquitous presence on magazine covers, runways, and fashion campaigns throughout the 1980s and 1990s. She walked the runway for major fashion houses including Chanel, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, and Christian Dior. She also appeared in high-profile fashion campaigns for brands like Versace, Calvin Klein, and Revlon.
Beyond print modeling, she expanded into television and film. She served as the host and executive producer of MTV's House of Style from 1989 to 1995. She also appeared in music videos such as George Michael's hit Freedom! 90 and made her film debut as the female lead in the movie Fair Game.
Business and later projects
In addition to her modeling and television work, Cindy Crawford found success in various business ventures. She partnered with GoodTimes Home Video and her company Crawdaddy Productions to release successful exercise videos, including Cindy Crawford: Shape Your Body.
She also created a line of beauty products called Meaningful Beauty in partnership with Jean-Louis Sebagh and Guthy-Renker. Also, she launched several furniture lines, including the Cindy Crawford Home Collection, collaborating with manufacturers like HM Richards Inc.
Family and personal life
Cindy Crawford has been married to Richard Gere and Rande Gerber. She has two children, Presley Gerber and Kaia Gerber, with Rande Gerber. Standing at a height of 177 centimeters, she has maintained a prominent public profile throughout her life.
After stepping back from full-time modeling in 2000, she continued to appear occasionally in fashion magazines and focused on her business enterprises. She remains recognized globally for her contributions to the fashion industry and popular culture.
Birthday and age
Cindy Crawford was born on February 20, 1966, which makes Cindy 60 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Cindy shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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