Models of the nineties, as a rule, were Europeans. But a striking example of an exception to the rule was an American celebrity named Christy Turlington. The young beauty, who lived in a small town in California, not only won worldwide love and recognition, but also became a symbol of success, especially for girls who just decided to go into modeling business.
Christie, of course, became an example for all novice models. This beauty with dark hair, long legs and a chiseled figure not only inspires her imitators, but also inspires hope that if you are hardworking and persevere towards your goal, everything will work out. After all, the famous supermodel is not only appearance, but also labor, stubbornness, perseverance, the ability to uncompromisingly follow your goal. This is what Christy Turlington is different from the other stars of the catwalks and magazine covers, which, of course, deserves respect.
First years of life
Christie was born on January 2, 1969 in a small town in the state of California. She had two more sisters. While still quite a baby, Christy Turlington surprised her relatives with her activity, it was not difficult for her to engage in horse riding and successfully participate in various competitions.
Why Christie became a model
Of course, not the last role in the girl’s career was played by her extraordinary and attractive appearance. Christy Turlington (height, weight is almost ideal for the model - 177.8 cm and only fifty kilograms) is famous for her gorgeous brown hair and emerald eyes. This is excellent external data, but still it was her punchy and purposeful character that made Christie a successful model.
If she had not been hardworking and diligent, her career might never have been successful.
The beginning of a difficult journey
At the age of fourteen, young Christie was offered her first job in the modeling business. Famous at that time in Miami, the photographer noticed a future star and helped the girl in her first steps to world fame. Even then, her photos were placed in local catalogs, and almost none of the local shows were held without Tarlington. Although, as the model now tells, this was not a permanent job, the girl only worked part time in this way.
At the age of sixteen, Christie again smiled luck, it was then that a New York agency became interested in the girl. She was offered shooting, and not just anywhere, but in France itself. And it was this photo shoot, which turned out to be very successful, that gave the young beauty international popularity. Many proposals for cooperation fell upon Christy Turlington, such well-known magazines as ELLE, Harper's Bazaar and many others wanted to work with her.
Model success
Only after reaching the age of eighteen Christie began a full-fledged career as a model. The end of the eighties of the twentieth century gave the girl a chance to get on the cover of the world famous Vogue magazine. Undoubtedly, this is a huge step to success, opening up prospects and ensuring worldwide fame for any model that will show its talent. But the advertising contract signed a bit later with Calvin Clein not only promoted Christie as a model, but also helped the young girl financially: this option was very profitable for her.
In the nineties, the success of the model was so dizzying that even Vogue in 1999 in one of his releases called the long-legged Christie one of the best models - the main muses of the decade.
The end of a modeling career
Knowledge in the life of the model played an important role. In the mid-nineties, Tarlington fans were disappointed: the girl decided to take a break from photo shoots and seriously study. She was always distinguished by an irresistible craving for new knowledge.
At that time, the young beauty did not think that the fashion industry would become her main activity. However, Christy Turlington could not please her growth of importance as a model. But still she decided to concentrate on her studies: the girl submitted documents to one of the universities in New York. Christie studied in full-time. She managed to complete the course in four years. As the celebrity herself admits, this was the best period of her life. Student years are exciting for everyone, whatever one may say.
In the 2000s, Christie Turlington's modeling career ended forever. The biography of the star does not include more success on the catwalks. The girl became the designer of Puma. Christie has released several clothing lines for this company, she is also responsible for the creation and development of yoga clothes. Even in the role of director visited Tarlington - she led the work on a documentary film that was dedicated to women of the third world countries. And on the fortieth anniversary of the model, W magazine pleased Christie, reminding the world of her impeccable modeling career. In the most popular glossy edition, a collection of the most successful and popular photographs of Turlington was published.
Life Out of Career
What was the fate of Christy Turlington? The personal life of a celebrity outside fashion catwalks was also developing successfully. The girl was never alone. Already in 2003, she went down the aisle with actor and writer Edward Burns. Before this momentous event, the couple had known each other for more than three years. Apparently, the lovers decided not to rush to get married, but still Mendelssohn’s march sounded for these lucky ones. Soon, the happy newlyweds had a little daughter Grace. But the couple did not stop on one child: already in 2006 their son was born, who was named Finn.
Christie’s story, though not reminiscent of the Cinderella story, is also able to charm any girl who wants to succeed in life, relying only on herself. Naturally, not every simple girl from a small town will be able to achieve what Christy Turlington has achieved. She was able to perfectly combine both climbing the career ladder to world fame, and getting a decent education, and creating an ideal family. Of course, this supermodel has a lot to learn. She is truly a worthy role model.