Here's Where All The Models Who Once Dominated The '80s Are Today

2.Christy Turlington

Though one created by will and intelligence, Christy Turlington's path in the fashion business seems to be a fairy tale. Found aged 14 while riding horses, she waited until 18 to really enter the modelling industry—a choice that turned out to be absolutely crucial for her amazing career path. Her association with Maybelline became legendary, and her many Vogue covers helped to define her as among the most identifiable faces in fashion history. Now 54, Turlington has deftly moved from front of the camera to become a potent behind-the-scenes change agent. Her development from supermodel to activist and entrepreneur highlights her many skills and great will to have a significant influence. Every Mother Counts, her nonprofit for mother health advocacy, shows her commitment to correct world healthcare inequalities. Her outstanding directing debut in No Woman, No Cry was a passionate statement on global mother health concerns rather than only a career step. The documentary provided a forum to draw attention to the difficulties experienced by expecting women all around. Apart from her advocacy activities, Turlington has studied with the same intensity she had for modelling, obtaining a master's degree in Public Health from Columbia University, so demonstrating that intelligence and beauty can coexist.