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Linda Evangelista | |
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.jpg) Evangelista in 2004 | |
| Born | May 10, 1965 St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Model |
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| Spouse | |
| Partner | Kyle MacLachlan (1992–1998) Francois-Henri Pinault (2005-2006) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Christine Evangelista (cousin) |
| Modelling information | |
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
| Hair colour | Brown |
| Eye colour | Blue-green |
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Linda Evangelista (/ˌiːvændʒəliːstə/ EE-van-JUH-lee-STUH; born May 10, 1965) is a Canadian fashion model. She is regarded as one of the most accomplished and influential models of all time,[1] and has been featured on over 700 magazine covers. Evangelista is primarily known for being the longtime "muse" of photographer Steven Meisel,[2][3] as well as for the phrase: "We don't wake up for less than $10,000 a day."
Evangelista's modelling career began in 1984 when she signed with Elite Model Management after having moved from her native Canada to New York City. Upon the suggestion of photographer Peter Lindbergh, Evangelista had her hair cut short in 1988.
Described as the "chameleon" of the fashion industry,[4] and as a key figure among the five supermodels (Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer and Cindy Crawford).[5] Evangelista was one of the most famous women in the world during the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s.[6]
Unlike her colleagues, Evangelista chose not to diversify into other ventures outside of modelling. She retired from her career in 1998 and made a comeback three years later, this time working only sporadically. Her achievements as a model led to her being voted as "The Greatest Supermodel of All Time" by the viewers of the television show Fashion File in 2008.[7]
- ^ Fennell, Tom (December 9, 1991). "The Best in the World". Maclean's. Vol. 104. p. 36(5).
- ^ Gross, Michael (October 12, 1992). "Madonna's Magician". New York. p. 30. ISSN 0028-7369. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
- ^ La Ferla, Ruth (July 7, 1991). "Fashion; Hot Shot". The New York Times. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
- ^ Rothstein, Mervyn (Autumn 1995). "Evangelista!". Cigar Aficionado. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
- ^ Kuefler, Kayla. "The "Big Five" supermodels: then and now". Stylight. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ Helmore, Edward (September 23, 2005). "The Fashionable One; in the Supermodel Era, Linda Evangelista Was the Fashion World's Favourite, and She Can Still Turn It on If the Cause Is Right. but What Gets Her out of Bed Now, Asks Edward Helmore". The Evening Standard. Archived from the original on November 10, 2019. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
- ^ "Fashion File Crowns Your Greatest Supermodel". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. April 2008. Retrieved September 18, 2019.[dead link]