Elle Macpherson is an Australian born model, entrepreneur, reality TV presenter and occasional actress. She enjoyed a meteoric rise in the 1980s and became one of Australia’s hottest fashion models. Among several other notable magazine articles, the model graced the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue an unprecedented 5 times, and for her stunning figure, she was given the nickname Elle “The Body” Macpherson by Time magazine . in 1989.
After her immense success as a model, Macpherson delved into other aspects of the fashion and beauty industry. She has founded several businesses, including a lingerie collection and a cosmetics line. She also had an active acting career from the 1990s to the early 2000s. The multi-talented star had a recurring role as Janine LaCroix on the sixth season of the hit sitcom, Friends
Elle Macpherson Biography (Age)
Her birth name is Eleanor Nancy Gow and she was born on March 29, 1964 in Killara, New South Wales, Australia. Her mother, Frances, worked as a nurse and her father, Peter Gow, made a living as an entrepreneur. However, her parents’ marriage ended in divorce when she was 10 years old. She then moved in with her mother, who later remarried. Eleanor’s surname was changed from ‘Gow’ to her stepfather’s ‘Macpherson’ due to a clerical error that occurred when she enrolled in a new school.
Macpherson studied at Killara High School and graduated in 1981. She enrolled in law at the University of Sydney, but left after just one year. She started modeling even before she enrolled in college, but ended up making it a full-time career after leaving college. She had a meteoric rise in the early 1980s, posting in international fashion magazines like Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, GQ, and many more.
For six consecutive years Elle Macpherson was featured in every issue of Elle magazine and in 1986 she graced the cover of Sports Illustrated, the first of many. She has also walked the runway and advertised for some of the biggest fashion houses in the world.
As Elle Macpherson’s modeling career continued to skyrocket, she launched several lucrative ventures that earned her a reputation as a successful businesswoman. She also sought to star in films like Mermaids (1994), The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996), Batman & Robin (1997), The Edge (1997) and South Kensington (2001). The multi-talented star also recorded a number of small-screen credits, the most notable of which was the hit series Friends (1999-2000).
His net worth
Elle Macpherson has achieved an enviable level of success as a model since stepping into the limelight in the 1980s and has also enjoyed numerous endorsement deals with multinational corporations such as Revlon Cosmetics. Additionally, this multi-talented star has been involved in several other fundraising ventures in recent years.
She launched her own lingerie line (ElleMacpherson Intimates) in 1990 and in 1994 she started her own company (Elle Macpherson Inc.), which served as the basis for most of her later business ventures. Over the years, Macpherson has launched a series of calendars, workout videos, and a highly successful beauty line, Elle Macpherson – The Body.
With these and many other illustrious projects in his name, it’s no surprise that the model and business mogul has built himself a vast financial empire. Macpherson’s net worth is estimated at $95 million.
Height and other body measurements
Elle Macpherson is known for her statuesque physique at a towering height of 6 feet (183 cm). Now in her 50s, the ageless superstar has maintained that famous body that put her on the fashion map decades ago. The model flaunted her famous physique in a pictorial nude for the May 1994 issue of Playboy magazine. She sports a neat physique with a weight of 61 kg (134½ lb). Macpherson’s vital body statistics are 91.5-63.5-89 cm (36-25-35 inches).
Other Facts About Elle Macpherson
1. At the turn of the century, Elle Macpherson’s growing popularity earned her the title of unofficial tourism ambassador to Australia, her home country.
2. She has also received several accolades during her career as a model and business mogul.
3. Macpherson was named Entrepreneur of the Year by Charme magazine in 2005. She also received the Style Icon award at the 2006 Elle Style Awards by Elle Magazine. In 2008, she was named lingerie designer of the year by the Underfashion club.
4 In addition to her successful career, Elle Macpherson has also made headlines for her high-profile romantic relationships, including with French business tycoon, Arpad Busson.
5 The couple met in 1996 and they have two sons together. Arpad Flynn Busson (born in 1998) and Aurelius Cy Andrea Busson (born in 2003). Macpherson split from Arpad Busson in July 2005, ending their nine-year romance.
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