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Born on January 2nd, 1969, in Walnut
Creek, California, Christy's initial
interest was not in the fashion industry,
but rather, she had an undeniable
passion for horses and horseback
riding.
By the age of 13, her encouraging
father entered young Christy in local
competitions. She continuously trained
in Coral Gables, the location where
she grew up with her two sisters. It was
around this time that a man named
Dennie Cody discovered the immature
beauty.
Cody took notice of Christy's beauty
although she didn't realize what a
potential celebrity she could become.
As with most protective parents,
Christy's mom and dad were somewhat
hesitant to let Christy venture into the
world of modeling, but after some
urging, they finally gave their consent.
She was hired instantly by a local
agency and her first shoot was for a
succession of advertisements for a
store chain called Emporium Capwell. It
wasn't long before more jobs came
pouring in for the American Beauty.
Miami's fashion world familiarized itself
with Christy's flawless face in no time
and fashion agencies were demanding
Christy's for their shoots. It wasn't long
before word about Christy reached
New York and Eileen Ford (modeling's
top scout) offered Christy a job in Paris.
Her first high status photo shoots in
Europe were not successful and
Christy returned to the US immediately.
It was at about the same time that
models like Stephanie Seymour, Cindy
Crawford and Linda Evangelista began
getting noticeable attention. It was
evident that after years of the "blonde"
look, brunettes had finally become the
"in" thing in the fashion industry.
In 1985, when Christy was still only 16
years old, Eileen Ford, who refused to
give up on Christy's potential for
stardom, sent the budding babe to
New York's most noted magazines and
photographers.
After appearing in Vogue magazine in
the US, Christy returned to high school
to complete her education before
continuing her career as a model. It
was in 1987 when her modeling career
finally shot into high gear after she did
a cover shot for Vogue Italy.
After she graced the cover of that
magazine, the best photographers in
the world began knocking on Christy's
professional door. Designers such as
Chanel, Christian Lacroix, Gianni
Versace, and Azzedine Alaia were
requesting the new fresh face for their
fashion shows.
By this time, Christy was considered a
supermodel, and in 1989, she signed a
contract with Calvin Klein and began
representing his perfume Eternity.
Soon after that, Maybelline asked
Christy to represent their cosmetics
line.
Christy is an advocate for helping
poverty-stricken individuals as she
donates all the proceeds from her
calendar to the American Foundation
for El Salvador, an organization that
helps the poor in the small Central
American country that was her mom's
homeland.
As well, Christy also participates in a
number of other volunteer
organizations including Fashion
Targets Breast Cancer and PETA
(People for the Ethical Treatment of
Animals).
Education-wise, Christy attended
UCLA and the Gallatin School at New
York University in which she received
her degree in philosophy and
literature, with a specialization in
Eastern philosophy.
In her personal life, Christy most
notably dated actor Jason Patric, and
is still seen in advertisements all over
the world. It's evident that Christy is a
classic beauty that won't soon fade out
of the spotlight.
Creek, California, Christy's initial
interest was not in the fashion industry,
but rather, she had an undeniable
passion for horses and horseback
riding.
By the age of 13, her encouraging
father entered young Christy in local
competitions. She continuously trained
in Coral Gables, the location where
she grew up with her two sisters. It was
around this time that a man named
Dennie Cody discovered the immature
beauty.
Cody took notice of Christy's beauty
although she didn't realize what a
potential celebrity she could become.
As with most protective parents,
Christy's mom and dad were somewhat
hesitant to let Christy venture into the
world of modeling, but after some
urging, they finally gave their consent.
She was hired instantly by a local
agency and her first shoot was for a
succession of advertisements for a
store chain called Emporium Capwell. It
wasn't long before more jobs came
pouring in for the American Beauty.
Miami's fashion world familiarized itself
with Christy's flawless face in no time
and fashion agencies were demanding
Christy's for their shoots. It wasn't long
before word about Christy reached
New York and Eileen Ford (modeling's
top scout) offered Christy a job in Paris.
Her first high status photo shoots in
Europe were not successful and
Christy returned to the US immediately.
It was at about the same time that
models like Stephanie Seymour, Cindy
Crawford and Linda Evangelista began
getting noticeable attention. It was
evident that after years of the "blonde"
look, brunettes had finally become the
"in" thing in the fashion industry.
In 1985, when Christy was still only 16
years old, Eileen Ford, who refused to
give up on Christy's potential for
stardom, sent the budding babe to
New York's most noted magazines and
photographers.
After appearing in Vogue magazine in
the US, Christy returned to high school
to complete her education before
continuing her career as a model. It
was in 1987 when her modeling career
finally shot into high gear after she did
a cover shot for Vogue Italy.
After she graced the cover of that
magazine, the best photographers in
the world began knocking on Christy's
professional door. Designers such as
Chanel, Christian Lacroix, Gianni
Versace, and Azzedine Alaia were
requesting the new fresh face for their
fashion shows.
By this time, Christy was considered a
supermodel, and in 1989, she signed a
contract with Calvin Klein and began
representing his perfume Eternity.
Soon after that, Maybelline asked
Christy to represent their cosmetics
line.
Christy is an advocate for helping
poverty-stricken individuals as she
donates all the proceeds from her
calendar to the American Foundation
for El Salvador, an organization that
helps the poor in the small Central
American country that was her mom's
homeland.
As well, Christy also participates in a
number of other volunteer
organizations including Fashion
Targets Breast Cancer and PETA
(People for the Ethical Treatment of
Animals).
Education-wise, Christy attended
UCLA and the Gallatin School at New
York University in which she received
her degree in philosophy and
literature, with a specialization in
Eastern philosophy.
In her personal life, Christy most
notably dated actor Jason Patric, and
is still seen in advertisements all over
the world. It's evident that Christy is a
classic beauty that won't soon fade out
of the spotlight.
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Diet
Christy Turlington eats a healthy balanced organic diet. She is involved in Animal Rights with PETA and eats a Vegetarian Diet.
Exercise
Christy practices yoga as much as she can. Throughout both pregnancies Christy did yoga three times a week and Pilates once a week. She also walked a lot and had regular prenatal massages.
Check out her books here Living Yoga & The Spirit of Yoga
Quotes
“A lot of people have questioned how yoga and their own spiritual beliefs can come together. Yoga actually pre-dates religion.”
“People always think that if you eat anything as a model, it’s amazing. I used to tease them and say, you know I’m going to throw up afterwards.”
“You can usually tell when I’m happy by the fact that I’ve put on weight.”
Christy’s Cravings when she was Pregnant. “I always craved foods that I needed nutrients from. I guess it was my body’s way of letting me know what I needed most. With Grace, it was avocado and lemonade. With Finn, I craved squash,
pumpkin, tahini and nuts.”
Interview
These are some related highlights with Psychology Today. She has such a great attitude about life, body, and beauty.
How long have you been practicing yoga and how did you start?
I went to my first yoga class at 18. A friend was doing it, and I admired the discipline and focus. I decided I wanted that positive focus in my life to help me cope with the erratic lifestyle my career perpetuates. It was, and remains, an invaluable
source of energy and inspiration for me, and all of my efforts in life, both personal and professional.
How have you adjusted your life according to Ayurveda?
It has been an organic evolution. Through my practice of yoga I was drawn to Ayurveda, a sister philosophy, and also to things that are generally better for me. My diet, and also the way that I respond to the world and the world to me, has
gradually changed.
What is your dosha, and how does it reflect who you are?
I am a vata/pitta, which means that my constitution is generally pitta, hard-working, a leader, but I also have a vata imbalance, which is revealed in my skin type. I have dry skin and a small bone structure, a lot of creative energy and I speak
very quickly. This is just a snapshot of how dosha qualities affect me physically, but Ayurveda is a very complex science that is 5,000 years old. We all have all three doshas and all five elements of nature in each of us in varying degrees, which
makes each of us an individual.
What did you learn about women’s relationship to beauty from the time you spent in the fashion industry?
Nothing. I think each woman has her own relationship to beauty. I began to understand this after I made the decision to step outside the profession to continue my studies. Life teaches you your opinion about these matters, not modeling. It
just is not real or broad enough to provide the answers to those questions.
How were you able to avoid many of the difficult body-image issues that models deal with?
I guess I am fortunate in that I have maintained a very healthy self-image throughout my life. I began my career before I was aware of magazines and the power those images have on young women. And, when I was in the midst of that world
and working with talented people, I simply entrusted them to worry about the way I looked.
Sources: Psychology Today, Self Magazine
Christy Turlington eats a healthy balanced organic diet. She is involved in Animal Rights with PETA and eats a Vegetarian Diet.
Exercise
Christy practices yoga as much as she can. Throughout both pregnancies Christy did yoga three times a week and Pilates once a week. She also walked a lot and had regular prenatal massages.
Check out her books here Living Yoga & The Spirit of Yoga
Quotes
“A lot of people have questioned how yoga and their own spiritual beliefs can come together. Yoga actually pre-dates religion.”
“People always think that if you eat anything as a model, it’s amazing. I used to tease them and say, you know I’m going to throw up afterwards.”
“You can usually tell when I’m happy by the fact that I’ve put on weight.”
Christy’s Cravings when she was Pregnant. “I always craved foods that I needed nutrients from. I guess it was my body’s way of letting me know what I needed most. With Grace, it was avocado and lemonade. With Finn, I craved squash,
pumpkin, tahini and nuts.”
Interview
These are some related highlights with Psychology Today. She has such a great attitude about life, body, and beauty.
How long have you been practicing yoga and how did you start?
I went to my first yoga class at 18. A friend was doing it, and I admired the discipline and focus. I decided I wanted that positive focus in my life to help me cope with the erratic lifestyle my career perpetuates. It was, and remains, an invaluable
source of energy and inspiration for me, and all of my efforts in life, both personal and professional.
How have you adjusted your life according to Ayurveda?
It has been an organic evolution. Through my practice of yoga I was drawn to Ayurveda, a sister philosophy, and also to things that are generally better for me. My diet, and also the way that I respond to the world and the world to me, has
gradually changed.
What is your dosha, and how does it reflect who you are?
I am a vata/pitta, which means that my constitution is generally pitta, hard-working, a leader, but I also have a vata imbalance, which is revealed in my skin type. I have dry skin and a small bone structure, a lot of creative energy and I speak
very quickly. This is just a snapshot of how dosha qualities affect me physically, but Ayurveda is a very complex science that is 5,000 years old. We all have all three doshas and all five elements of nature in each of us in varying degrees, which
makes each of us an individual.
What did you learn about women’s relationship to beauty from the time you spent in the fashion industry?
Nothing. I think each woman has her own relationship to beauty. I began to understand this after I made the decision to step outside the profession to continue my studies. Life teaches you your opinion about these matters, not modeling. It
just is not real or broad enough to provide the answers to those questions.
How were you able to avoid many of the difficult body-image issues that models deal with?
I guess I am fortunate in that I have maintained a very healthy self-image throughout my life. I began my career before I was aware of magazines and the power those images have on young women. And, when I was in the midst of that world
and working with talented people, I simply entrusted them to worry about the way I looked.
Sources: Psychology Today, Self Magazine