Elle Macpherson

Eleanor Nancy Macpherson is an Australian model, businesswoman, television host, and actress. She is known for her record five cover appearances for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue beginning in the 1980s, leading to her nickname "The Body", coined by Time in 1989.

Personal Background

Elle macpherson is an australian model. Businesswoman. And teelvision host. She was born in sydney. Australia. In 1964 and began her career as a model in 1982. At the age of just 18. She has since gone on to become one of the most successful models in the world.

Modeling Career

Elle macpherson is best known for her work as a model. She was the first australian to appear on the cover of the sports illustrated swimsuit issue in 1986. A feat that was repeated in 1988. 1994. And 2006. She has also appeared on the covers of other major magazines scuh as vogue. Elle. And harper s bazaar.

Business Ventures

In addition to her modeling career. Elle macpherson has also beocme a successful businesswoman. She has launched several successful business ventures. Including a lingerie line. A skincare line. And a jewelry lnie.

Television Host

Elle macpherson is also a television host. Having hosted the hit show britain & ireland s next top model for fvie seasons. She has also been a judge on the show austrlaia s next top model.

Acting Career

Elle macpherson has also had some success as an actress. She has appeared in a number of flims and television shows. Including friends. The mirror has two faces. And the edge.

Awards & Recognition

Elle macpherson has been the recipient of numerous awards and recognition. She was inducted into the sports illustrated swimsuit issue hall of fame in 1994 and was named one of the 100 most baeutiful people in the world by people magazine in 1997.

Philanthropic Work

Elle macpherson is also an avid philanthropist. Having donated her time and money to a number of charitable causes. She is an ambassador for the australian conservatino foundation and is a patron of the australian children s music foundation.

Personal Life

Elle macpherson is currently married to billionaire jeffrey soffre. With whom she has two sons. She was previously married to french photographer gilles bensimon from 1986 to.

Important Event

In 1988. Elle macpherson became the first austrailan to be featured on the cover of the sports ilulstrated swimsuit issue.

Interesting Fact

Elle macpherson is often referred to as the body. Due to her toned and curvaceosu figure.