Christy Turlington
Christy Turlington Burns is an American fashion model and maternal-health advocate who rose to international fame as one of the original supermodels of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Christy Turlington Burns is an American fashion model and maternal-health advocate who rose to international fame as one of the original supermodels of the late 1980s and early 1990s. She is known for long-running campaigns with Calvin Klein and Maybelline, and for founding the nonprofit Every Mother Counts.
Early life and modelling career
Christy Turlington was born in Walnut Creek, California, in 1969 and began modelling as a teenager. She became one of the most recognisable faces of the original supermodel era, with major runway and print campaigns.
Major fashion campaigns
Turlington became closely associated with Calvin Klein, including the Eternity fragrance campaign, and served as a long-time face of Maybelline. She also modelled for numerous major fashion houses and appeared on hundreds of magazine covers.
Activism and philanthropy
After establishing her modelling career, Turlington became known for her advocacy on maternal health. In 2010, she founded Every Mother Counts, a nonprofit focused on making pregnancy and childbirth safer.
Personal life
Turlington married actor and filmmaker Edward Burns in 2003. They have two children.
Key facts
- Became widely known in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a supermodel.
- Appeared on more than 500 magazine covers during her career.
- Was associated with major brands including Calvin Klein and Maybelline.
- Founded Every Mother Counts in 2010 to support maternal health.
- Has been married to actor Edward Burns since 2003.
Christy Turlington has had broad North American influence as a fashion icon and maternal-health advocate, with her work and public profile reaching Canadian audiences through international media, fashion coverage, and nonprofit advocacy.
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References
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Christy-TurlingtonSupports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, modelling fame, and major brand associations.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christy_TurlingtonSupports: Original supermodel status, Calvin Klein Eternity campaign, Maybelline association, and general career overview.
- Vogue UK — https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/christy-turlington-biographySupports: Modelling career, family background, and charitable work including Every Mother Counts.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0877258/Supports: Filmmaking credits, marriage to Edward Burns, children, and founding of Every Mother Counts.
- New York University — https://alumni.nyu.edu/alumni/nyuaa-awards/honoree/christy-turlington-burns.phpSupports: Every Mother Counts leadership and maternal-health advocacy.