Christy Turlington smiling at a film festival event, wearing gold earrings and a black dress.

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Christy Turlington

Born

January 2, 1969

Died
Birthplace

Walnut Creek, California, US

Age

57 Years Old

Horoscope

Capricorn

Who Is Christy Turlington?

Christy Nicole Turlington Burns is an American fashion model known for her timeless elegance and influential presence in the industry. She captivated global audiences with her distinct features and poised demeanor.

Her breakout moment arrived with the iconic Calvin Klein Eternity campaign in 1989, solidifying her status as a supermodel. This success propelled her to international fame.

Full NameChristy Nicole Turlington Burns
GenderFemale
Height5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
Relationship StatusMarried
Net Worth$40 million
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityMixed
EducationMonte Vista High School, New York University, Columbia University
FatherDwain Turlington
MotherMaría Elizabeth Parker Infante
SiblingsErin Turlington, Kelly Turlington
KidsGrace McKenna Burns, Finn Burns

Early Life and Education

Born in Walnut Creek, California, Christy Turlington grew up as the middle of three daughters to a Pan Am pilot and a Salvadoran flight attendant. She was raised in the Roman Catholic faith.

Discovered horseback riding at fourteen in Miami, she began modeling after school and during summers while attending Monte Vista High School. Turlington later earned a BA from New York University and pursued public health studies at Columbia University.

Notable Relationships

Christy Turlington married actor and filmmaker Edward Burns in June 2003, after an on-again, off-again engagement. The couple is known for maintaining a low-profile relationship.

Turlington shares two children with Burns: daughter Grace McKenna Burns and son Finn Burns. Her experience during Grace’s birth inspired her maternal health advocacy.

Career Highlights

Christy Turlington dominated the fashion world in the late 1980s and 1990s, becoming one of the era’s original supermodels. She graced over 500 magazine covers and was the face of numerous high-profile campaigns for brands like Calvin Klein and Maybelline.

Beyond modeling, Turlington directed the powerful 2010 documentary No Woman, No Cry, exploring global maternal health issues. This work led her to found Every Mother Counts, a nonprofit dedicated to improving maternal health outcomes worldwide.

She has also launched business ventures including a skincare line and activewear collections. Turlington continues to walk runways for designers like Marc Jacobs, showcasing her enduring presence in fashion.

Signature Quote

“I sincerely feel that beauty largely comes from within.”

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