History of Cindy Crawford in Timeline
Cindy Crawford is an American model who achieved supermodel status in the 1980s and 1990s. She was highly visible in magazines, runways, and fashion campaigns. Crawford later diversified her career by venturing into acting and various business enterprises.
February 20, 1966: Cindy Crawford Born
On February 20, 1966, Cynthia Ann Crawford, later known as Cindy Crawford, was born. She became an American model, supermodel, actress, and businesswoman.
1983: Elite's Look of the Year contest
In 1983, at 17, Cindy Crawford entered Elite's Look of the Year contest and made the national finals, marking an early step 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 Elite New York modeling agency after working for photographer Victor Skrebneski in Chicago.
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: Posed for Playboy Magazine
In July 1988, Cindy Crawford posed nude for Playboy magazine in a shoot by photographer Herb Ritts.
1989: Hosting MTV's House of Style
From 1989, Cindy Crawford was the host and executive producer of MTV's 'House of Style'.
January 1990: British Vogue Cover
In January 1990, Cindy Crawford was featured alongside top models on the cover of 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 had a major influence on fashion.
1992: Pepsi Super Bowl Commercial
In 1992, Cindy Crawford appeared in Pepsi's Super Bowl commercial, aired during Super Bowl XXVI.
1992: Shape Your Body Exercise Video Release
In 1992, Cindy Crawford released an exercise video, 'Cindy Crawford: Shape Your Body,' with Radu Teodorescu.
1993: The Next Challenge Exercise Video Release
In 1993, Cindy Crawford released another exercise video, 'Cindy Crawford: The Next Challenge', again with Radu Teodorescu.
1994: Appeared in Jon Bon Jovi's 'Please Come Home For Christmas' Music Video
In 1994, Cindy Crawford played the lost love interest in the video for Jon Bon Jovi's version of 'Please Come Home For Christmas'.
1995: Divorce from Richard Gere
In 1995, Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere divorced.
1995: Starring in Fair Game
In 1995, Cindy Crawford starred in the movie 'Fair Game', marking her film debut.
1997: Shape Magazine Survey
In 1997, a Shape magazine survey of 4,000 people picked 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 Nude Pictorial in Playboy
In October 1998, Cindy Crawford returned to the pages of Playboy for a second nude pictorial, again taken by Herb Ritts.
1998: 500+ Magazine Appearances
By 1998, Cindy Crawford had appeared on over 500 magazine covers, including Vogue, W, People, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Allure.
1999: Birth of son Presley Walker Gerber
In 1999, Cindy Crawford gave birth to her son, Presley Walker Gerber.
2000: Appearance in Body Guards – Guardie del corpo
In 2000, Cindy Crawford played herself in the Italian comedy 'Body Guards – Guardie del corpo'.
2000: Quit Full-Time Modeling
In 2000, Cindy Crawford quit full-time modeling, making only occasional appearances in fashion magazines from then on.
2000: A New Dimension Exercise Video Release
In 2000, Cindy Crawford released 'Cindy Crawford: A New Dimension' with fitness expert Kathy Kaehler, targeting new mothers.
2001: Co-starred in The Simian Line
In 2001, Cindy Crawford co-starred in 'The Simian Line', receiving no criticism for her acting.
2001: Mini-Muscles with Cindy Crawford and the Fit-wits Released
In 2001, Cindy Crawford released a fitness video for children, 'Mini-Muscles with Cindy Crawford and the Fit-wits,' featuring Crawford, Radu, and Kobe Bryant.
2001: Birth of daughter Kaia Jordan Gerber
In 2001, Cindy Crawford's daughter Kaia Jordan Gerber was born.
2002: Named One of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine
In 2002, Cindy Crawford was named one of the 50 most beautiful people by People magazine.
2005: Launched Meaningful Beauty Line
In 2005, Cindy Crawford created a line of beauty products with Jean-Louis Sebagh called 'Meaningful Beauty' for Guthy-Renker.
2005: Launched Cindy Crawford Home Collection
In 2005, Cindy Crawford launched a new line of furniture under the 'Cindy Crawford Home Collection' name manufactured by HM Richards Inc.
2005: Recognition for George Magazine Cover
In 2005, the American Society of Magazine Editors listed the inaugural issue of George magazine, 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 her forties, Cindy Crawford was ranked No. 26 in the 2006 Hot 100 issue of Maxim magazine.
2007: Support 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.
2008: Endorsed Barack Obama for President
In 2008, Cindy Crawford endorsed Barack Obama for President of the United States.
2009: Appeared in Room 23 Book
In 2009, Cindy Crawford was photographed by Deborah Anderson for the coffee table book 'Room 23' and was also 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.
2011: Appeared in Duran Duran's 'Girl Panic' Music Video
In 2011, Cindy Crawford appeared in the video for Duran Duran's 'Girl Panic', featuring supermodels as the band.
2012: Denied Endorsement of Mitt Romney
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 'Who Do You Think You Are?' and discovered her ancestry included European nobility and descent from Charlemagne.
September 2015: Publication of Becoming
In September 2015, 'Becoming', a book about Cindy Crawford's life and career co-written by Crawford and Katherine O'Leary, was published.
2015: Appeared in Taylor Swift's 'Bad Blood' Music Video
In 2015, Cindy Crawford appeared as Headmistress in the video for Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood".
April 2016: Vogue Paris Cover with Daughter Kaia
In April 2016, Cindy Crawford and her daughter Kaia appeared together on the cover of Vogue Paris.
2016: Pepsi Super Bowl Commercial Remake
In 2016, Pepsi released a remake of their Super Bowl commercial, again featuring Cindy Crawford.
September 2017: Versace Fashion Show Appearance
In September 2017, Cindy Crawford closed the Versace spring/summer 2018 fashion show with other supermodels, as an homage to Gianni Versace.
2018: Versace Spring/Summer Fashion Show
In 2018, Cindy Crawford appeared at the Versace spring/summer fashion show.
January 2019: Purchase of Nate 'n Al Deli
In January 2019, Cindy Crawford, along with her husband and others, announced they would purchase 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 a reported $13.5 million.
September 20, 2023: Premiere of The Super Models Docuseries
On September 20, 2023, 'The Super Models', a four-part Apple TV+ docuseries featuring Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista, premiered.
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