Full Name: Cynthia Ann Crawford
Date of Birth: February 20, 1966
Place of Birth : DeKalb, Illinois, USA
Occupation: Model, Actress, Businesswoman
Years Active: 1985–present
Early Life and Family
Cindy Crawford was born in DeKalb, Illinois, to Jennifer Sue Crawford-Moluf and John Daniel Crawford. She has two sisters, Chris and Danielle, and a brother, Jeffery, who died of leukemia at age 3. Cindy was discovered by a photographer at age 16, which led to her first modeling assignment and sparked her interest in the profession. She graduated as valedictorian of her high school and briefly attended Northwestern University on an academic scholarship to study chemical engineering before leaving to pursue modeling full-time.
Height
Cindy Crawford stands approximately 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall.
Career
Modeling Career:
1980s-1990s: Emerged as one of the most popular and recognizable supermodels, appearing on the covers of hundreds of magazines, including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Elle.
1992: Released a successful fitness video series, which became a bestseller.
Runway: Walked for major fashion houses such as Chanel, Versace, Dior, and Calvin Klein.
she knew I had a distinctive mole above her lip, which became her signature feature.
Acting Career:
1995: Starred in the action film Fair Game. Appeared in various
TV shows and films, although her acting career was less prominent than her
modeling.
Business Ventures:
1995-2012: Hosted MTV's House of Style, a show that focused on the lives of models and the fashion industry.
Beauty Products: Launched her own line of beauty products called Meaningful Beauty, which has been successful.
Home Furnishings: Created the Cindy Crawford Home Collection, a successful line of home furnishings sold in major retailers.
Author: Published books, including "Becoming," a combination of memoir and coffee table book.
Personal life
Cindy Crawford married actor Richard Gere in 1991, and they divorced in 1995. She married
Rande Gerber, businessman and former model, in 1998. The couple has two children:
Presley Walker Gerber and Kaia Jordan Gerber, both of whom have pursued
modeling career.
Net Worth
As of 2024 Crawford's net worth is estimated to be around $400 million. this wealth is
accumulated from her extensive modeling career, acting roles, and various
successful business ventures including her beauty and home goods lines.
Notable Achievements
One of the original “supermodels,” alongside Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, and Christy
Turlington.
Cindy Crawford remains an enduring figure in fashion and business, admired for her beauty,
entrepreneurial success, and longevity in the ever-evolving industry.
