Christy Turlington

Date of Birth: January 2, 1969

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Biography

Christy Turlington is an American supermodel, philanthropist, and filmmaker. Born in Walnut Creek, California, she rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s as one of the most successful and recognizable faces in the fashion industry. Turlington has graced the covers of hundreds of magazines, including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle, and has been a prominent figure in major advertising campaigns for brands like Calvin Klein, Maybelline, and Versace. Beyond modeling, Turlington has pursued a variety of philanthropic endeavors, most notably founding Every Mother Counts, a non-profit organization dedicated to making pregnancy and childbirth safe for women around the world. She also directed the documentary “No Woman, No Cry,” which highlights global maternal health challenges.

5 Interesting Facts about Christy Turlington

1. Christy Turlington was discovered by a local photographer while horseback riding in Miami at the age of 14.

2. She completed a Bachelor’s degree in Comparative Religion and Eastern Philosophy from New York University.

3. Turlington is a certified yoga instructor and authored a book titled “Living Yoga: Creating A Life Practice.”

4. She made her directorial debut with the 2010 documentary “No Woman, No Cry,” which focuses on maternal health issues worldwide.

5. In 2013, Turlington was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Christy Turlington

1. “Modeling is transient. It’s not important. But I know that I have the power to do something else and to make a difference.”

2. “I have lots of ambitions. I want to direct films, and I want to have a foundation, and I want to have a family.”

3. “For me, exercise is more than just physical—it’s therapeutic.”

4. “Every Mother Counts is about making pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother.”

5. “I think the most important thing that I’ve learned is that you live and you learn. Try not to be hard on yourself.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Christy Turlington’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $40 million.

Children

Christy Turlington has two children with her husband, actor and director Edward Burns: a daughter named Grace Burns (born in 2003) and a son named Finn Burns (born in 2006).