Biography
Who is Elle Macpherson?
Early life and real name
She was born Eleanor Nancy Gow in Killara, Australia, on March 29, 1964. Her father was Peter Gow, who worked as an entrepreneur and sound engineer. Her mother was named Frances. Following her parents' divorce when she was ten, she lived with her mother and two siblings.
A clerical error at a new school resulted in her surname changing to Macpherson, which was her stepfather's name. She attended Killara High School and finished her Higher School Certificate in 1981. She also has a sister named Mimi Macpherson.
Rise to modeling fame
She initially enrolled at the University of Sydney to study law. To fund her books, she traveled to the United States for modeling work. She signed with Click Model Management in New York City. Her first commercial for Tab aired in 1982.
Throughout the 1980s, she appeared in numerous magazines including Vogue, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar. Time magazine gave her the nickname The Body in 1989. She appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue five times between 1986 and 2006. She has modeled for brands like Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, and Calvin Klein. In 2000, she appeared at the Summer Olympics closing ceremony. She was also featured on a series of postage stamps in Antigua and Barbuda.
Business and entrepreneurial work
In 1994, she left Ford Models to establish her own company, Elle Macpherson Inc. She launched a lingerie line called Elle Macpherson Intimates in partnership with Bendon Limited Apparel in 1990. This became a top-selling line in Australia and Great Britain. She later served as creative director for the brand.
In 2014, she co-founded a wellness company called WelleCo. This company released a supplement named The Super Elixir. She also spent time on the board of Hot Tuna Clothing. She has received awards for her business success, including Entrepreneur of the Year from Glamour Magazine in 2005 and the Femmy Awards Lingerie Designer of the Year in 2008.
Acting and media career
She appeared in several films throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. Her roles include the 1994 film Sirens and the 1997 movie Batman and Robin, where she played Julie Madison. She also acted in The Mirror Has Two Faces, The Edge, and South Kensington. She additionally hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live.
On television, she hosted the first season of Fashion Star on NBC. She also served as an executive producer and host for Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model from 2010 to 2013. Also, she had a recurring role on the popular sitcom Friends.
Birthday and age
Elle Macpherson was born on March 29, 1964, which makes Elle 62 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Elle shares the date with 31 other famous people.
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