History of Cindy Crawford in Timeline

Cindy Crawford is an American supermodel who achieved prominence in the 1980s and 1990s. Known for her widespread presence on magazine covers, runways, and in fashion campaigns, she was one of the most recognizable and sought-after models of her time. Crawford later expanded her career into acting and various business ventures, solidifying her status as a successful entrepreneur and media personality.

February 20, 1966: Cindy Crawford Born

On February 20, 1966, Cynthia Ann Crawford, who became the American model Cindy Crawford, was born.

1983: Elite's Look of the Year contest national finals

In 1983, At age 17, Cindy Crawford entered Elite's Look of the Year contest and made it to the national finals, marking an early milestone in her modeling career.

1984: Graduation from DeKalb High School

In 1984, Cindy Crawford graduated from DeKalb High School as valedictorian and earned an academic scholarship to Northwestern University.

1986: Move to New York City and signing with Elite New York

In 1986, Cindy Crawford moved to New York City and signed with the Elite New York modeling agency after working for photographer Victor Skrebneski in Chicago, marking a significant step in her modeling career.

1987: Appearance in 'The Secret of My Success'

In 1987, Cindy Crawford appeared in the opening credits of the Michael J. Fox film 'The Secret of My Success'.

July 1988: Playboy Magazine Shoot

In July 1988, Cindy Crawford posed nude for Playboy magazine, with photographs by Herb Ritts.

1989: Host and Executive Producer of MTV's House of Style

In 1989, Cindy Crawford began her role as host and executive producer of MTV's House of Style, a position she held until 1995.

January 1990: Cover of British Vogue

In January 1990, Cindy Crawford, along with top models Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, Tatjana Patitz, and Naomi Campbell, was featured on the cover of the British Vogue.

1991: Marriage to Richard Gere

In 1991, Cindy Crawford married actor Richard Gere.

1991: Versace Dress at the Academy Awards

In 1991, the red Versace dress Cindy Crawford wore to the 63rd Academy Awards significantly influenced fashion trends, leading to numerous imitations.

1992: Release of 'Cindy Crawford: Shape Your Body'

In 1992, Cindy Crawford released her first exercise video, 'Cindy Crawford: Shape Your Body', with Radu Teodorescu, which became highly successful.

1992: Pepsi Super Bowl Commercial

In 1992, Cindy Crawford starred in Pepsi's Super Bowl commercial, which aired during Super Bowl XXVI.

1993: Release of 'Cindy Crawford: The Next Challenge'

In 1993, Cindy Crawford released 'Cindy Crawford: The Next Challenge' with Radu Teodorescu, a follow-up to her successful exercise video.

1994: Appearance in Jon Bon Jovi's "Please Come Home For Christmas" music video.

In 1994, Cindy Crawford played the lost love of Jon Bon Jovi in the music video for his version of "Please Come Home For Christmas".

1995: Divorce from Richard Gere

In 1995, Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere divorced.

1995: Starring role in 'Fair Game'

In 1995, Cindy Crawford made her film debut as the female lead in 'Fair Game', which received negative reviews and was a financial failure.

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1997: Second Most Beautiful Woman in the World

In 1997, a Shape magazine survey ranked Cindy Crawford as the second most beautiful woman in the world.

May 29, 1998: Marriage to Rande Gerber

On May 29, 1998, Cindy Crawford married businessman and former model Rande Gerber.

October 1998: Second Playboy Pictorial

In October 1998, Cindy Crawford appeared in Playboy for a second nude pictorial, again photographed by Herb Ritts.

1998: 500+ Magazine Appearances

In 1998, Cindy Crawford had appeared on over 500 fashion and lifestyle magazine covers including Vogue, W, People, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Allure.

2000: Appearance in 'Body Guards – Guardie del corpo'

In 2000, Cindy Crawford appeared as herself in the Italian comedy 'Body Guards – Guardie del corpo'.

2000: Quitting Full-Time Modeling

In 2000, Cindy Crawford quit full-time modeling, transitioning to occasional appearances in fashion magazines.

2000: Release of 'Cindy Crawford: A New Dimension'

In 2000, Cindy Crawford released 'Cindy Crawford: A New Dimension' with fitness expert Kathy Kaehler, aimed at new mothers getting back into shape.

2001: Co-starring role in 'The Simian Line'

In 2001, Cindy Crawford co-starred in 'The Simian Line', which was not critically acclaimed but her performance was not criticized.

2001: Release of 'Mini-Muscles with Cindy Crawford and the Fit-wits'

In 2001, Cindy Crawford created a shorter fitness video for children titled 'Mini-Muscles with Cindy Crawford and the Fit-wits', featuring animation and the voices of Crawford, Radu, and Kobe Bryant.

2002: One of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People

In 2002, Cindy Crawford was named one of the 50 most beautiful people by People magazine.

2005: Cindy Crawford Home Collection Launch

In 2005, Cindy Crawford launched a furniture line under the name "Cindy Crawford Home Collection", manufactured by HM Richards Inc., assisting in the creation of features, colors, and styles.

2005: Meaningful Beauty launch

In 2005, Cindy Crawford launched a line of beauty products called Meaningful Beauty with Jean-Louis Sebagh for Guthy-Renker.

2005: George Cover Ranked

In 2005, the American Society of Magazine Editors ranked the inaugural issue of George, featuring Cindy Crawford dressed as George Washington, as the 22nd best magazine cover of the last 40 years.

2006: Ranked in Maxim's Hot 100

In 2006, Cindy Crawford was ranked No. 26 in the Hot 100 issue of Maxim magazine.

2007: Official Supporter of Ronald McDonald House Charities

In 2007, Cindy Crawford became an official supporter of the Ronald McDonald House Charities and a member of their celebrity board, called the Friends of RMHC.

2008: Endorsement of Barack Obama

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

2009: Featured in "Room 23"

In 2009, Cindy Crawford was photographed by Deborah Anderson for the coffee table book "Room 23", and was the cover model and wrote the dedication.

2009: Home Goods Line with J. C. Penney

In late 2009, Cindy Crawford launched a home goods line with J. C. Penney, expanding her presence in the home goods market.

2011: Appearance in Duran Duran's "Girl Panic" music video

In 2011, Cindy Crawford appeared in Duran Duran's "Girl Panic" music video as "John Taylor", featuring supermodels as the band members.

2012: Denial of Mitt Romney Endorsement

In 2012, Cindy Crawford denied reports that she endorsed Mitt Romney for the election.

2013: Appearance on 'Who Do You Think You Are?'

In 2013, Cindy Crawford appeared on an episode of 'Who Do You Think You Are?', where she discovered that her ancestors included European nobility and Charlemagne.

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September 2015: Publication of 'Becoming'

In September 2015, Cindy Crawford's book 'Becoming', co-written with Katherine O'Leary, about her life and career, was published.

2015: Appearance in Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" music video

In 2015, Cindy Crawford played Headmistress in Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" music video, alongside a cast including Jessica Alba, Selena Gomez, and fellow models.

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April 2016: Vogue Paris Cover with Kaia Gerber

In April 2016, Cindy Crawford and her daughter Kaia appeared together on the cover of the Vogue Paris.

2016: Pepsi Super Bowl Commercial Remake

In 2016, Pepsi released a remake of its 1992 Super Bowl commercial, again featuring Cindy Crawford.

September 2017: Versace Spring/Summer 2018 Fashion Show

In September 2017, Cindy Crawford, along with models Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, Helena Christensen and Carla Bruni, closed the Versace spring/summer 2018 fashion show.

2018: Versace spring/summer fashion show

Cindy Crawford, along with other supermodels, closed the Versace spring/summer 2018 fashion show.

January 2019: Purchase of Nate 'n Al

In January 2019, Cindy Crawford, along with her husband Rande Gerber and others, announced the purchase of the Hollywood deli Nate 'n Al to keep it open.

August 2021: Sale of Beverly Hills Home

In August 2021, Cindy Crawford and her husband sold their home in Trousdale Estates, Beverly Hills, for $13.5 million.

2021: Recreated Iconic Pepsi Ad for Charity

In 2021, Cindy Crawford recreated her iconic Pepsi ad with photographer David Yarrow to raise funds for the American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

September 20, 2023: Premiere of 'The Super Models' on Apple TV+

On September 20, 2023, Cindy Crawford was featured in 'The Super Models', a four-part docuseries on Apple TV+, alongside Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, and Linda Evangelista.