Linda Evangelista: Photos Of The Reclusive Supermodel

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May 9, 2023 1:42PM EDT

Linda Evangelista has stayed out of the spotlight following a botched cosmetic procedure. Celebrate her May 10 birthday with a look back at photos of the supermodel.

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Linda Evangelista: Photos

Linda Evangelista: Photos — Linda Evangelista , born May 10, 1965, is known as one of the hottest supermodels of the 1990s. She began her modeling career in 1984 and rose to fame over the next ten years. In 1998, Linda announced her retirement from modeling, but she returned to the industry in 2001 with a ‘Vogue’ cover.

Linda sporadically appeared in modeling campaigns over the next several years, but essentially disappeared from the spotlight in 2016. She later revealed that she had suffered rare side effects from CoolSculpting, a “fat-freezing” alternative to liposuction. Linda filed a lawsuit in 2021, alleging that the failed cosmetic procedure had kept her from working.

Here, Linda attends a CHANEL Fine Jewelry dinner to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the “Bijoux de Diamants” collection, originally created by Gabrielle Chanel in 1932. She stunned at the dinner, held in New York in 2012, and rocked a black tweet jacket that was belted at the waist.

Keep scrolling through the gallery to see more photos of Linda over the years, before she disappeared from the public eye.

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Linda Evangelista Walks Versace

Linda Evangelista Walks Versace — Blonde ambition! Linda looks amazing in black and gold while strutting down the catwalk of the Versace fashion show in Paris.

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Linda Evangelista In 1995

Linda Evangelista In 1995 — Linda Evangelista is chic as can be during New York Fashion Week’s autumn/winter 1995/1996 presentations. Her strapless black dress and bob were so 90s.

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Linda Evangelista Walks Versace In 1992

Linda Evangelista Walks Versace In 1992 — The cat’s meow. Linda Evangelista models a leopard Versace look during a 1992 fashion show for the house in Milan, Italy. Her silky skirt was paired with a matching shawl, a mock turtleneck, leather gloves, and a big belt with gold hardware.

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Linda Evangelista And Kylie MacLachlan

Linda Evangelista And Kylie MacLachlan — Linda Evangelista is seen with ‘Twin Peaks’ hunk Kyle MacLachlan in 1994. The pair were engaged by broke off their relationship in 1998.

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Linda Evangelista Walks For Todd Oldham

Linda Evangelista Walks For Todd Oldham — So chic. Linda Evangelista struts down the catwalk of designer Todd Oldham’s 1995 Spring/Summer fashion show in NYC.

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Linda Evangelista In Overalls

Linda Evangelista In Overalls — Another Versace hit. Linda Evangelista is radiant in silky, stone-hued overalls during a Paris fashion show for ersace. The brand loved Linda’s look and used her in their fashion shows regularly.

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Linda Evangelista With Red Hair In 1991

Linda Evangelista With Red Hair In 1991 — Fiery! Linda Evangelista rocks a red pixie cut and pearl-hued sequins with patent leather gloves on the runway during a 1991 Paris Fashion Week show for the Autumn/Winter season.

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Linda Evangelista Models Vivienne Westwood

Linda Evangelista Models Vivienne Westwood — Linda Evangelista brings the drama modeling a billowing, green Vivienne Westwood gown with Gilded Age-style decadence during the English designer’s Spring/Summer fashion shows in Paris in Oct. 1996. So chic.

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Linda Evangelista At The 2005 Met Gala

Linda Evangelista At The 2005 Met Gala — Throwback! Linda Evangelista is stunning in blue silk during the 2005 Met Gala in NYC. It was a much more casual event back in the day, with no stairs involved

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Linda Evangelista Walks Christian Dior

Linda Evangelista Walks Christian Dior — Linda Evangelista looks pretty as a sunset as she struts down the runway for Christian Dior’s show during Paris’ Haute Couture Week. The jeweled gown featured a pink to orange ombre tint and was named after actress Rita Hayworth.

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Linda Evangelista In 1997

Linda Evangelista In 1997 — Ciao, bella! Linda Evangelista shimmers during a 1997 Milan Fashion week show.

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Linda Evangelista & Her Son Augustin

Linda Evangelista & Her Son Augustin — Model Linda Evangelista walks with her son Augustin James in downtown Manhattan. She bundled up in a coat and boots for the outing.

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Linda Evangelista & Her Son

Linda Evangelista & Her Son — Linda Evangelista, who was visiting Manhattan Family Court to seek a child support settlement from Francois-Henri Pinault, was seen walking with her son Augustin. She wore a floral dress and cardigan.

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Linda Evangelista & Son Augustine On A Boat

Linda Evangelista & Son Augustine On A Boat — Linda Evangelista is seen here with her baby son, Augustine James on a boat while on vacation in St Bart’s over Christmas 2007. She held her son on her lap as he fussed in his life jacket.

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Linda Evangelista In 2015

Linda Evangelista In 2015 — Linda Evangelista attends the Fragrance Foundation Awards in New York on June 17, 2015. She wore a black dress with a black blazer.

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Linda Evangelista at The 2015 Met Gala

Linda Evangelista at The 2015 Met Gala — Linda Evangelista at the Costume Institute Gala Benefit celebrating China: Through the Looking Glass. She wore a black and red gown to the 2015 event.

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Linda Evangelista At The 2014 Met Gala

Linda Evangelista At The 2014 Met Gala — Linda Evangelista attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating “Charles James: Beyond Fashion”, in New York in 2014. The supermodel stunned in a pink gown.

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Linda Evangelista At The White House

Linda Evangelista At The White House — Linda Evangelista attends the White House Correspondent’s Association Gala Dinner in Washington D.C. in 2014. Classic.

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Linda Evangelista In 2013

Linda Evangelista In 2013 — Linda Evangelista turns heads at the 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York. She wore a black, strapless Oscar de la Renta dress.

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Linda Evangelista At The 2013 Met Gala

Linda Evangelista At The 2013 Met Gala — Linda Evangelista wore a Marchesa dress at the 2013 Costume Institute Gala Benefit celebrating the Punk: Chaos To Couture exhibition. She paired the gown with a matching headband.

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Linda Evangelista At A Chanel Exhibit

Linda Evangelista At A Chanel Exhibit — Linda Evangelista attends CHANEL’s The Little Black Jacket Exhibition, in New York. She wore a black and white ensemble featuring a white dress and black tweed jacket.

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