Christy Turlington - Biography

Last Editor: soloyo8718				Christy Turlington Biography -   Name : Christy Turlington Birth date : 2 January 1969 Birth Place : Walnut Creek, California Height : 5'10 Weight : 54 Kg Bust-Waist-Hips : (in) 34-23-34 Nationality : American Hair / Eyes Color : Brown/ Green Profession : Model Agencies : Los Angeles - United Talent Agency, London - Elite Premier Best Known As : Calvin Klein model

Christy Turlington Trivia -

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 January 2006. Appeared in a Mario Testino photo shoot for Vanity Fair magazine alongside supermodels Claudia Schiffer, Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford Stephanie Seymour and Naomi Campbell. The pictorial covered pages 182 through 193. [September 2008]

Christy Turlington Detailed Biography -

Photographer Dennie Cody spotted her horseback riding near her Miami home when she was 13 and sent her photos to a local model agency. During nights, weekends, and after classes she had her first photo shoots. Her first job was a series of ads for a store chain, Emporium Capwell, for a hundred dollars per hour. As the months passed, the bookings began to pour in. Within no time, there wasn't anyone in the Miami fashion world that wasn't familiar with this young woman's face, fashion agencies wouldn't hear about any other model. Soon news of this budding new talent reached New York, where modeling's highest priestess, Eileen Ford, offered her a contract in Paris. Her first shots were, for the most part, a failure, and she was quickly dismissed. She immediately returned to the United States. Eillen Ford, reluctant on giving up on Christy's opportunity for stardom, sent her to New York's most prominent magazines and photographers. At this time, Christy was only 16. Working with photographer Arthur Elgort, she eventually gained coverage on American Vogue who had requested her for a series of photos. Christy would wait two more years, first completing her high school education, before pursuing a career as a professional model. In 1987 her career took off when Italian Vogue chose her for its cover. Resume Has Maybelline contract worth $3 million where she has to work 12 days each year. In 1989, Christy signed an exclusive contract with Calvin Klein to represent their perfume Eternity. Modelled for Versace, Peta and Shiseido. Has own calender. Owns the 'Up and Down Club' in San Fancisco with her little sister, Erin. Had documentary made after her called 'Christy Turlington Backstage' which followed her life during the spring 1994 collections. Christy is partners with Elle Macpherson, Claudia Schiffer and Naomi Campbell in ownership of the 'Fashion Café' in New York.