Lesley Lawson (née Hornby; 1949), widely known by the
nickname Twiggy, is an English model, actress and singer. In the mid-1960s, she
became a prominent British teenage model of swinging sixties London with others
such as Penelope Tree.
Twiggy was initially known for her thin build (thus her
nickname) and her androgynous look consisting of large eyes, long eyelashes,
and short hair. In 1966, she was named "The Face of 1966" by the
Daily Express and voted British Woman of the Year. By 1967, Twiggy had modelled
in France, Japan, and the U.S., and landed on the covers of Vogue and The
Tatler. Her fame had spread worldwide.
After modelling, Twiggy went on to enjoy a successful career
as a screen, stage and television actress. She has hosted her own series,
Twiggy's People, in which she interviewed celebrities, and also appeared as a
judge on the reality show America's Next Top Model. Her 1998 autobiography,
Twiggy in Black and White, entered the bestseller lists.
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