Linda Evangelista

Linda Evangelista is a Canadian fashion model born in St.

Linda Evangelista is a Canadian fashion model born in St. Catharines, Ontario, on May 10, 1965. She became one of the most prominent supermodels of the late 1980s and 1990s, known for major campaigns with brands such as Revlon and Versace. In 2021, she publicly said she had been left “brutally disfigured” by a cosmetic procedure.

Early life and background

Linda Evangelista was born in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, in 1965. She grew up in Canada before beginning a modelling career that later took her to major fashion markets in North America and Europe.

Modelling career

Evangelista became one of the defining faces of the supermodel era, with major editorial and advertising work in the 1980s and 1990s. She was especially associated with major luxury and cosmetics campaigns and is often listed among the era’s most influential models.

Public image and reputation

She was known for dramatic transformations in hair and style, which contributed to the nickname “The Chameleon.” Her appearance and versatility helped make her a recognisable figure in fashion and popular culture.

Later life and health disclosures

Evangelista later revealed that a cosmetic procedure had caused serious and lasting changes to her appearance. Her disclosure drew wide media attention and made her one of the most discussed former supermodels of the 2020s.