’90s Supermodels Then & Now: Tyra Banks, Christie Brinkley & More Glam Evolutions

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September 29, 2023 12:14PM EDT
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The 90s’ hottest supermodels are still stunning as ever. See models like Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell from their early days to now in our gallery.

The fashion of the ‘90s may have been off-kilter but these models were always on point! So many of today’s most famous supermodels are either still in the industry, building their empires, or looking back on the incredible legacy they left. Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell were making history in the modeling world, as two powerful black women who took the runway and covers of magazines by storm! 

Other models found that their careers led to bigger things, like acting! Bridget Moynahan memorably turned her stunning looks to the small screen on the HBO series ‘Sex & The City’ while other stars, like Christy Turlington, took their talents behind the camera later on in their career. Other models have chosen to live a quiet life, like Iman, who lost her beloved husband, David Bowie in 2016 after over 20 years of marriage.

These models have really made their marks! To see more ‘90s models and their transformations, check out the rest of the gallery.

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Claudia Schiffer

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Claudia Schiffer worked with some major designers in the ’90s. She has modeled Chanel, Versace, Balmain, and more. Following her time in modeling, Claudia designed her own line. She’s also made small acting appearances like in the films ‘Love, Actually’ and ‘Zoolander.’

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Tyra Banks

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Tyra Banks made history as the first black women to take on the solo cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue in 1997 and has built an incredible empire. Tyra also got into acting with appearances on ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ and a starring role in the film ‘Life Sized.’ She hosted her own talkshow from 2005-2011 and the series ‘America’s Next Top Model’ from 2003-2018. 

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Christie Brinkley

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Christie Brinkley was one of the most famous covergirls in the ’90s. She signed a 25-year contract with CoverGirl and appeared on a number of magazine covers. In recent years, she’s ventured into some acting, appearing on the NBC comedy series ‘Parks and Recreation.’ She is now watching her daughter, Sailor Lee Brinkley-Cook, take on modeling, as well! 

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Bridget Moynhan

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Bridget Moynhan had a lot of succes in the ’90s from modeling, which greatly helped her transition to acting. She appeared in a number of episodes of HBO’s ‘Sex & The City’ as Natasha. She’s recently appeared in the films ‘John Wick’ and ‘John Wick: Chapter 2.’

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Naomi Campbell

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Naomi Campbell was dubbed a supermodel during the height of her career in the ’90s. She’s worked with a slew of designers over the course of her career, and is still modeling to this day! Naomi has also ventured into hosting and has her own YouTube channel where she has interviewed stars like Nicole Richie and Serena Williams. 

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Cindy Crawford

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Cindy Crawford was incredibly popular in the ’90s, working with designers like Calvin Klein, Liz Claiborne, Guess, Revlon and more. She also appeared in a number of magazines, like Vogue, Elle, and W. Now, Cindy has seemingly retired from modeling, as her daughter, Kaia Gerber, enters the business. 

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Helena Christensen

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Helena Christensen became a spokesperson for Revoln in 1992 and flourished in print and covers for magazines like Elle, Vogue, and W. Now, Helena is using her platform for activism, fighting against climate change and raising awareness for breast cancer research.

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Kate Moss

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Kate Moss worked with a slew of famous designers during the ’90s. She was featured worked with Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Alexander Wang and more. Although Kate has faced drug allegations in the past, her work continues to prosper, including a 2010’s ad for Burberry with model Cara Delevingne. 

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Linda Evangelista

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Linda Evangelista was dubbed a supermodel in the early ’90s and was part of the elite group ‘The Trinity’ with fellow models Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington. She retired in 1998 and made few appearances after. In 2021 she revealed she had been ‘permanently disfigured’ by a botched cosmetic fat removal procedure called ‘CoolSculpting’. She is currently suing the company behind ‘CoolSculpting’.

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Christy Turlington

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During her career as a model, Christy Turlington posed for Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, and more. She also worked with designers like Calvin Klein, Chanel, and Marc Jacobs. In 2003, she married actor Edward Burns and the couple have two children. She’s a humanitarian who directed the 2010 documentary ‘No Woman, No Cry.’ 

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Amber Valletta

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Amber Valletta was a major model in the ’90s who worked with Prada, Gucci, Michael Kors and more. She also ventured into acting, appearing on the ABC series ‘Revenge’ from 2011-2014. She has continued to act beyond her modeling career. 

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Iman

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Iman’s beauty hasn’t aged a day since she captivated designers and photographers in the ’90s. Since then, she married rocker David Bowie in 1992, and the pair had a daugther named Alexandria Zahra Jones in 2000. After Bowie’s death in 2016, Iman kept her privated life private, and stayed close to her daughter and Bowie’s son from a previous marriage. 

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