Dame Lesley Lawson (née Hornby; born 19 September 1949), widely known by the nickname Twiggy, is an English model, actress, and singer. She was a British cultural icon and a prominent teenage model during the "swinging sixties" in London.
At 76, Twiggy, born Lesley Hornby, remains one of fashion's most recognizable figures, and a new documentary revisits the journey that made her an international icon. The supermodel has reflected on the whirlwind that transformed her life long before she ever imagined a career in the spotlight.
At 76, This Is What Supermodel Twiggy Looks Like Today – Photos
Twiggy, British fashion model and actress whose gamine frame and mod look defined the fashion industry during much of the late 20th century. She is widely considered to have been one of the world’s first supermodels.
Twiggy became an international fashion icon in the 1960s due to her striking, androgynous look, pixie haircut, and bold eye makeup. Discovered at 16, she quickly gained fame, becoming the face of...
In 1970, Twiggy was able to parlay her incredible success into a respectable career in film and TV and on the musical theater stage. It was the iconoclastic director Ken Russell who instilled in her the ambition to move away from modeling and study acting, voice and dance.
Twiggy burst onto the fashion scene as the world’s first supermodel. Discovered at just 16, her unique look and waifish figure revolutionized the industry, making her an iconic figure of the Swinging Sixties.
Explore the official site of Twiggy, featuring her modeling, acting, and music careers, latest news, and upcoming events.