Cindy Crawford - Biography

All you need to know about Cindy Crawford's epic supermodel career, relationship with Richard Gere and daughter Kaia Gerber 

Cindy Crawford has packed a lot into epic career. With roles as supermodel, actress and businesswoman, plus a high-profile marriage to one of Hollywood's most desired leading men, Richard Gere, Cindy's biography ensures she never has a dull moment.

All-American model Cindy Crawford was born on February 20, 1966 to a modest family in Illinois. Cindy was a promising student and dreamed of becoming a scientist, a doctor, or a teacher, but as she grew up it became apparent that she was no ordinary Mid-West girl. Stunning looks and a bombshell physique would soon transform her from girl-next-door into catwalk goddess. 

Cindy Crawford's modelling career

Her first break as a model came in 1982 when she landed the Elite Look of the Year award. Along with Naomi Campbell and Claudia Schiffer, Cindy was destined to become one of the key players in the golden age of the supermodel. She helped change the history of fashion forever, as public attention shifted from the designers and their clothes, to the women who wore them. 

Contracts with Revlon and numerous other high-profile clients ranging from Omega to Pepsi Cola, means she is said to be worth at least $23 million, with others putting the figure closer to $50 million.

Cindy Crawford's relationship with Richard Gere

In 1991, Cindy met and fell in love with one of Hollywood's most desirable leading men. Suave, silver-haired Richard Gere was 18 years older than her and famous for his media-wary approach to fame. But despite their differences, the couple fell in love and were married in 1991. The couple decided to separate in 1995. 

Cindy Crawford's family

Happily married to restaurateur Rande Gerber, Cindy is the mother of Presley, who was born in 1999, and Kaia Jordan, born in 2001. Daughter Kaia has followed in her mother's runway-ready footsteps. At just 16 she made her runway debut, walking in Raf Simons' Calvin Klein Collection show – merely the tip of the iceberg in comparison to everything else that she has achieved since. In her late teens, she racked up an impressive portfolio, walking for the likes of Chanel, Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs and Burberry and even bagged The Fashion Awards’ Model of the Year Award in 2018. Talk about strong family DNA. 

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