Cindy Crawford facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cindy Crawford
Crawford in 2015
Born	Cynthia Ann Crawford (1966-02-20) February 20, 1966 (age 59) DeKalb, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation	Model actress television personality
Years active	1983−present
Spouse(s)	Richard Gere ​ ​ (m. 1991; div. 1995)​ Rande Gerber ​ (m. 1998)​
Children	2, including Kaia Gerber
Modeling information
Height	5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (1.77 m)
Hair color	Brown
Eye color	Brown
Agency	Storm Management (London)

Cynthia Ann Crawford (born February 20, 1966) is an American model. She became very famous in the 1980s and 1990s. She was one of the most popular supermodels. You could see her on many magazine covers and fashion runways. She also appeared in many fashion ads. Later, she started acting and created her own businesses.

Early Life and Discovering Modeling

Cindy Crawford was born in DeKalb, Illinois. Her birthday is February 20, 1966. She has two sisters, Chris and Danielle. She also had a brother, Jeffery, who sadly died at age 3 from childhood leukemia.

Cindy's family has been in the United States for many generations. Her background is mostly German, English, and French. She learned that she is a descendant of English settlers. She was raised in the Congregationalist faith. In 2013, she learned that some of her ancestors were European nobility. She even found out she was related to Charlemagne.

When she was in high school, a local photographer asked to take her picture. This photo was for a local publication. It became Cindy's first magazine cover. The positive feedback she got made her want to try modeling. She first worked with a small agency. This agency was later sold to Elite Model Management. In 1983, when she was 17, she entered Elite's Look of the Year contest. She made it to the national finals.

Cindy graduated from DeKalb High School in 1984. She was the top student in her class. She received a scholarship to study chemical engineering at Northwestern University. However, she only went for one term. She then left college to become a full-time model. After working in Chicago, she moved to New York City in 1986. There, she signed with the Elite New York modeling agency.

Cindy Crawford's Modeling Career

In 1987, Cindy Crawford appeared in the movie The Secret of My Success. Three years later, she was on the cover of British Vogue. She was with other famous models like Christy Turlington and Naomi Campbell. Cindy and these models also appeared in the music video for George Michael's song "Freedom! '90". Later, she was in music videos for Jon Bon Jovi and Duran Duran. In 2015, she appeared in Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" video.

Crawford in 1995

Cindy was often on the covers of many fashion magazines. These included Vogue, W, and Harper's Bazaar. By 1998, she had been on over 500 magazine covers. She also walked the runway for top fashion brands. Some of these were Chanel, Versace, and Christian Dior. Cindy also appeared in many advertising campaigns. She worked for brands like Calvin Klein, Revlon, and Pepsi.

In 1991, Cindy wore a famous red Versace dress to the Academy Awards. This dress had a big impact on fashion. Many copies of it were made. In 1992, Cindy released an exercise video called Cindy Crawford: Shape Your Body. It was very popular. She made two more successful fitness videos after that. In 2001, she also made a shorter fitness video for children. It was called Mini-Muscles with Cindy Crawford and the Fit-wits.

Cindy has also been on TV and in movies. From 1989 to 1995, she hosted MTV's House of Style. This show was about fashion and lifestyle. In the early 1990s, she starred in many Pepsi commercials. One famous ad aired during the Super Bowl XXVI in 1992. Pepsi even released a remake of this commercial in 2016, also featuring Cindy.

In 1995, Cindy played the main female role in the movie Fair Game. Critics did not like her acting in this film. The movie also did not make much money. In 2001, she was in another movie called The Simian Line. This film was also not very successful. Cindy has had many smaller roles on TV and in movies. She often played herself.

In the late 1990s, she appeared in magician David Copperfield's stage shows. She helped him with many magic tricks. These included being levitated and sawn in half.

Life After Full-Time Modeling

Cindy Crawford stopped full-time modeling in 2000. Now, she only appears in fashion magazines sometimes. In 2005, Cindy started a line of beauty products. It is called Meaningful Beauty.

In 2005, Cindy also launched a furniture line. It is called the "Cindy Crawford Home Collection." She helped design the furniture. She chose features, colors, and styles that families would like. She also has furniture lines with other companies.

Crawford at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival

In 2015, Cindy published a book about her life and career. It is called Becoming. She wrote it with Katherine O'Leary.

In 2016, Cindy and her daughter Kaia appeared together on the cover of Vogue Paris. In September 2017, Cindy walked the runway for Versace. She was with other famous models like Claudia Schiffer and Naomi Campbell. This show honored the designer Gianni Versace.

In 2019, Cindy and her husband, Rande Gerber, helped buy a famous deli in Hollywood. They wanted to keep it open.

In September 2023, Cindy was featured in a four-part TV show. It is called The Super Models on Apple TV+. The show also featured Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, and Linda Evangelista.

Personal Life and Family

Cindy Crawford was married to actor Richard Gere from 1991 to 1995. They later divorced. She married businessman and former model Rande Gerber on May 29, 1998. They have two children. Their son is Presley Walker Gerber, born in 1999. Their daughter is Kaia Jordan Gerber, born in 2001.

In August 2021, Cindy and Rande sold their home in Trousdale Estates, Beverly Hills.

Appearance and Style

Cindy Crawford is 5 feet 9 and a half inches tall. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Her most famous feature is a mole above her upper lip. People often call it her "beauty mark." She is so well-known for it that she was in an ad where she "licked off" her own mole.

Helping Others and Charity Work

When Cindy was 10 years old, her three-year-old brother Jeff died from leukemia. Since becoming a model, Cindy has focused her charity work on childhood leukemia. She donates money from her calendars to medical research. Cindy has supported the program for children with cancer at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This is where her brother Jeff was treated. She believes he received the best care possible there. She also helps the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.

In 2007, she became a supporter of the Ronald McDonald House Charities. She is a member of their celebrity board. Cindy is also on the committee for the California Wildlife Center.

In 2021, Cindy Crawford remade her famous Pepsi ad. She did this with photographer David Yarrow. The goal was to raise money for the American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. This is the hospital where her brother Jeff was treated for leukemia.

Political Views

In the 2008 election, Cindy Crawford supported Barack Obama for President of the United States.

Film and Television Appearances

Films

Videos

Fitness Videos

Music Videos

Television Shows

See also

In Spanish: Cindy Crawford para niños