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Elle Macpherson
March 29, 1964
Killara, Australia
62 Years Old
Aries
Who Is Elle Macpherson?
Eleanor Nancy Macpherson is an Australian model and businesswoman known for her athletic physique and entrepreneurial spirit. She has cultivated a global brand synonymous with health and beauty.
Macpherson rose to international fame through her record-setting five appearances on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, which led Time magazine to famously nickname her “The Body” in 1989.
Early Life and Education
Born Eleanor Nancy Gow in Killara, New South Wales, Macpherson’s parents, Peter and Frances Gow, divorced when she was ten. Her mother later remarried, and a clerical error at school led to her adopting her stepfather’s surname.
She attended Killara High School and briefly enrolled in law studies at the University of Sydney, planning to fund her books through modeling, an endeavor that quickly blossomed into a celebrated career.
Notable Relationships
A string of high-profile romances has marked Elle Macpherson’s life, including her marriage to French fashion photographer Gilles Bensimon from 1986 to 1989. She later had a long-term partnership with French financier Arpad Busson, which spanned from 1996 to 2005.
Macpherson shares two sons, Arpad Flynn Alexander Busson and Aurelius Cy Andrea Busson, with Busson. She was also married to billionaire Jeffrey Soffer from 2013 until their divorce in 2017.
Career Highlights
Over the decades, Elle Macpherson achieved iconic supermodel status, notably gracing the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue a record five times, a feat that earned her the enduring nickname “The Body” from Time magazine. She also appeared in numerous fashion campaigns and runway shows for top designers.
Beyond modeling, Macpherson launched successful business ventures, including her popular Elle Macpherson Intimates lingerie line and The Body skincare range. She later co-founded WelleCo, a wellness company known for its Super Elixir supplements.
Signature Quote
“It’s not vanity to feel you have a right to be beautiful. Women are taught to feel we’re not good enough, that we must live up to someone else’s standards. But my aim is to cherish myself as I am.”
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