Linda Evangelista is a Canadian fashion model who has made a significant impact in the fashion industry.
She is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential models of all time, with her work appearing on over 700 magazine covers. Her iconic looks and versatile modeling abilities have earned her a lasting place in the fashion world.
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- Full name: Linda Evangelista
- Stage Name: Linda Evangelista
- Date of birth: May 10, 1965
- Age: 59 years old
- Place of birth: St. Catharines, Canada
- Nationality: Canadian
- Occupation: Fashion model
- Height: 1.77m
- Parents: Tomaso and Marisa Evangelista
- Siblings: Jim Evangelista and Danny Evangelista
- Spouse: Gérald Marie, Kyle MacLachlan and Fabien Barthez
- Children: Augustin James Evangelista
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $40 million
Early life and education
Linda Evangelista was born on May 10, 1965 in St. Catharines, Canada to Tomaso and Marisa Evangelista. She has two siblings, an older brother named Jim and a younger brother named Danny. She attended Denis Morris Catholic High School. She is Canadian and Catholic.
Career
Linda’s passion for fashion began at a young age, and she was first discovered through a local beauty pageant. After signing with Elite Model Management in 1981, she quickly became one of the most sought-after models in the industry.
In 1988, she underwent a dramatic transformation when photographer Peter Lindbergh convinced her to cut her hair short, which became her signature hairstyle and challenged society’s standards of beauty.
Linda’s success as a model was a result of her versatility and willingness to experiment with her hair, making her a favorite of photographers like Steven Meisel. Along with supermodels Christy Turlington and Naomi Campbell, Evangelista became part of the powerful group known as “supermodels.”
These women transcended modeling and became celebrities in their own right, with Evangelista alone appearing on over 700 magazine covers. Their fame and iconic status even earned them the nickname “The Trinity.”
Social media
- Instagram name: @lindaevangelista
Personal life
Linda’s love life was tumultuous, with several serious relationships and a failed marriage. Although her supermodel career was successful, her personal life was not as smooth.
She went through a divorce from her first husband, Gérald Marie, and a long-term relationship with actor Kyle MacLachlan that eventually ended.
Even her relationship with French footballer Fabien Barthez was fraught with difficulties, including a miscarriage and several breakups and reunions before finally ending. Despite these challenges, Evangelista still has a son, Augustin James Evangelista, whom she loves and cherishes.
Net worth
Linda Evangelista has achieved great success in her career, earning a net worth of $40 million. She earns her income through her professional work, which includes modeling for many high-end fashion brands and appearing on the covers of prestigious magazines.
Despite her wealth and fame, Linda is known for her humble and down-to-earth attitude, making her an inspiration to many in the fashion industry.
