One of the original supermodels of the 1990s, Cindy Crawford’s legacy is still being felt today. Crawford, born on February 20th, 1966, in DeKalb, Illinois, became well-known in the late 1980s after relocating to New York and signing with the Elite New York modeling agency.
She immediately entered the ranks of other famous models of the time, like Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, and Linda Evangelista, and appeared on a historic Vogue cover with them in 1990. Crawford was one of the most well-known supermodels in the ensuing decade, appearing on the covers of illustrious publications and parading down catwalks for prominent fashion designers. She has worked in well-known fashion ads and dabbled in acting.