Cindy Crawford

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Biography

With her unique All-American look in a sea of exotic-looking Naomi Campbell's, Linda Evangelista's and Christy Turlington's, she stood out from the pack. It did not hurt that her effervescent personality translated effectively to the small screen, most especially when hosting the then popular MTV program, "House of Style" (1989- ). Her personal life transfixed the public, most especially her romance with Hollywood leading man, Richard Gere. In …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer

Born

February 20, 1966

Career Milestones

Raised in De Kalb, Illinois

1982

At age 16, began modeling career; signed by Elite Model Management in Chicago

1986

Moved to NYC

1987

Made uncredited screen appearance in the comedy "The Secret to My Success"

1988

Posed for Playboy

1989

Hosted the MTV series "House of Style"

1994

Executive produced and hosted "The Cindy Crawford Special" (MTV)

1995

Appeared in the documentaries "Unzipped" and "Catwalk"

1995

Feature acting debut in "Fair Game"

1998

Had two-episode guest role on the NBC sitcom "3rd Rock From the Sun"

1998

Hosted the ABC special "Sex with Cindy Crawford"

1998

Made cameo appearance in "54"

1999

Was a contributor to the ABC early show "Good Morning, America"

2000

Co-starred as a businesswoman struggling with her marriage in "The Simian Line"; released theatrically in the USA in 2001

2001

Hosted the special "Fashion Flashback" (WE: Women's Entertainment)

2001

Served as host of "InStyle Celebrity Homes" (NBC)