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Christy Turlington Profile |
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Birth Date: January 2, 1969
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Birth Place: Walnut Creek, California, USA
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Birth Name: Christy Nicole Turlington
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Height: 5'10"
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Biography |
Born on January 2nd, 1969, in Walnut Creek, California,
Christy's initial interest was not in the fashion industry,
but rather, she had an undeniable passion for horses and
horseback riding.
By the age of 13, her encouraging father entered young
Christy in local competitions. She continuously trained in
Coral Gables, the location where she grew up with her two
sisters. It was around this time that a man named Dennie
Cody discovered the immature beauty.
Cody took notice of Christy's beauty although she didn't
realize what a potential celebrity she could become. As with
most protective parents, Christy's mom and dad were somewhat
hesitant to let Christy venture into the world of modeling,
but after some urging, they finally gave their consent.
She was hired instantly by a local agency and her first
shoot was for a succession of advertisements for a store
chain called Emporium Capwell. It wasn't long before more
jobs came pouring in for the American Beauty.
Miami's fashion world familiarized itself with Christy's
flawless face in no time and fashion agencies were demanding
Christy's for their shoots. It wasn't long before word about
Christy reached New York and Eileen Ford (modeling's top
scout) offered Christy a job in Paris.
Her first high status photo shoots in Europe were not
successful and Christy returned to the US immediately. It
was at about the same time that models like Stephanie
Seymour, Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelista began getting
noticeable attention. It was evident that after years of the
"blonde" look, brunettes had finally become the "in" thing
in the fashion industry.
In 1985, when Christy was still only 16 years old, Eileen
Ford, who refused to give up on Christy's potential for
stardom, sent the budding babe to New York's most noted
magazines and photographers.
After appearing in Vogue magazine in the US, Christy
returned to high school to complete her education before
continuing her career as a model. It was in 1987 when her
modeling career finally shot into high gear after she did a
cover shot for Vogue Italy.
After she graced the cover of that magazine, the best
photographers in the world began knocking on Christy's
professional door. Designers such as Chanel, Christian
Lacroix, Gianni Versace, and Azzedine Alaia were requesting
the new fresh face for their fashion shows.
By this time, Christy was considered a supermodel, and in
1989, she signed a contract with Calvin Klein and began
representing his perfume Eternity. Soon after that,
Maybelline asked Christy to represent their cosmetics line.
Christy is an advocate for helping poverty-stricken
individuals as she donates all the proceeds from her
calendar to the American Foundation for El Salvador, an
organization that helps the poor in the small Central
American country that was her mom's homeland.
As well, Christy also participates in a number of other
volunteer organizations including Fashion Targets Breast
Cancer and PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of
Animals).
Education-wise, Christy attended UCLA and the Gallatin
School at New York University in which she received her
degree in philosophy and literature, with a specialization
in Eastern philosophy.
In her personal life, Christy most notably dated actor Jason
Patric, and is still seen in advertisements all over the
world. It's evident that Christy is a classic beauty that
won't soon fade out of the spotlight. |
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Other
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Appeared in the nude for a PETA poster stating "I'd rather
go naked than wear fur"
Face is inspiration/model for mannequins in the Costume
Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
Dated actor Jason Patric
Was co-owner of Fashion Cafe in New York City. [1996]
Dated Christian Slater [1994-1995]
On of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People [1993]
Dated Roger Wilson [1987-1991]
Collects pottery
Has been on the cover of nearly 1,000 magazines since 1987
including Vouge, Allure, Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, and Elle.
Sisters, Erin and Kelly.
Had Roger Wilson's initials tatooed on her ankle, but got it
altered to a rose.
Attended Monte Vista High School in Danville, CA.
Is an anti-smoking activist.
Announced that she has early stage emphysema from her
10-year smoking habit. She quit smoking in 1995. [2000]
Announced engagement to Edward Burns [2001]
Spokesmodel of Calvin Klein.
Spokesmodel of Maybelline.
Spokesmodel of STRENESSE.
Measurements: 35B-22-35 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)
Her father is American and her mother is from El Salvador.
Is bilingual (speaks English & Spanish).
Dress size: 6-8
Shoe size: 9
She and Edward Burns welcomed their first child, a baby girl
named Grace (b. 25 October 2003)
One of the five supermodels. The others are Claudia
Schiffer, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, and Linda
Evangelista.
Went back to school in 1994 and graduated cum laude in 1999,
from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study of New York
University (NYU), where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree
with a concentration in Comparative Religion and Eastern
Philosophy.
Is a Jivamukti (ashtanga) Yoga enthusiast
Used to order Kentucky Fried Chicken Original Recipe for her
lunch during modeling shoots for Cosmopolitan magazine
Has a dog named "MicSpic" in honor of her Hispanic and her
husband's Irish backgrounds.
Despite being a huge yoga enthusiast and majoring in eastern
philosophy, decided that she was going back to her Catholic
roots and go back to eating meat.
Graduated from NYU with a degree in Comparative Religion and
Eastern Philosophy (1999)
Was ranked #6 in Channel 5's "World's greatest supermodel".
Diagnosed with emphysema in December 2000. She smoked up to
a pack of cigarettes a day between the ages of 13 and 26,
with a two year break.
Wore a silk-and-lace cap sleeved Galliano gown in her June
2003 wedding to Ed Burns.
Son, Finn, born February 2006. |
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