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Gigi Hadid
(American Model and Television Personality)
Gigi Hadid
110
Birthdate: April 23, 1995
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Named International Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council in 2016, fashion model Gigi Hadid has made several appearances on international Vogue magazine covers. The daughter of a former model, she began her career as a toddler. She made her mark in her teenage yeaars and continues to be a popular model.

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Kendall Jenner
(Supermodel Who Rose to Fame with the Reality TV Show 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians')
Kendall Jenner
125
Birthdate: November 3, 1995
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Like many of her other family members, Kendall Jenner gained fame after starring in the American reality television show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which focuses on the personal and professional lives of the Kardashian-Jenner family. She is also a fashion model, co-designs a clothing line and was named the world's highest-paid model of 2018 in the Forbes top-earning models list.

 3 
Bella Hadid
(American Model Known for Her 27-Appearances on 'Vogue' Magazine Covers)
Bella Hadid
49
Birthdate: October 9, 1996
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States

One of the most popular American models of the current generation, Bella Hadid has been featured in popular magazines, such as Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. She was voted Model of the Year in 2016 by industry professionals. The same year, Hadid contributed to Johny Dar's Jeans for Refugees project in order to raise fund for the International Rescue Committee.

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Cindy Crawford
(One of the Most Popular Supermodels During the 1980s and 1990s and a Ubiquitous Presence on Magazine Covers)
Cindy Crawford
37
Birthdate: February 20, 1966
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Supermodel Cindy Crawford ruled the fashion industry in the 1990s. Her trademark mole and the red Versace dress she wore at the Oscars set fashion trends. She has endorsed scores of products, appeared in all top-notch magazines, hosted a TV show, and owns a make-up line and a furniture line. 
 5 
Kaia Gerber
20
Birthdate: September 3, 2001
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Kaia Gerber is an American model whose work earned her the prestigious Model of the Year honor in 2018 at The Fashion Awards. Over the years, Gerber has been featured on the cover of popular magazines like Vogue. She had a major impact on the fashion world in 2018 when she collaborated with Karl Lagerfeld to create the KarlxKaia collection.

 6 
Brooklyn Decker
(Actress & Model Known for Her Films: ‘Just Go with It’ and ‘What to Expect When You're Expecting’)
Brooklyn Decker
27
Birthdate: April 12, 1987
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio, United States

Brooklyn Decker is an American actress and model. One of the most popular models to pose for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Brooklyn Decker has also worked for Victoria's Secret. Not surprisingly, she has been featured on lists like Men's Health magazine's 100 Hottest Women of All-Time and Esquire's Sexiest Woman Alive.

 7 
Kylie Jenner
(The Most Followed Woman on Instagram)
Kylie Jenner
87
Birthdate: August 10, 1997
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
An elite socialite and fashion model, Kylie Jenner is the head of Kylie Cosmetics and creator of the hugely popular line of lipsticks, Kylie Lip Kit. Thrown into the limelight in her teens, courtesy the reality series Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Jenner has since gone on to become a highly successful businesswomen and social media influencer.
 8 
Christie Brinkley
(Model, Actress, Businesswoman)
Christie Brinkley
33
Birthdate: February 2, 1954
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Monroe

Christie Brinkley is an American actress, model, and entrepreneur. Widely regarded as one of the most attractive women ever, Brinkley has been featured on more than 500 magazine covers and was the face of CoverGirl for 25 years! Apart from being an inspiration to aspiring models worldwide, Christie Brinkley has also touched the lives of many through her philanthropic activities.

 9 
Gia Carangi
(First Women to Be Titled as Supermodel)
Gia Carangi
19
Birthdate: January 29, 1960
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died: November 18, 1986

A model who was active during the late 1970s and early 1980s, Gia Carangi was considered by many to be one of the first supermodels. She was featured on the covers of multiple fashion magazines, including editions of Vogue and Cosmopolitan. She also worked with various famous designers. She died of AIDS at the young age of 26.

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Emily Ratajkowski
(American Model and Actress Known for Her Role in the Film 'Gone Girl')
Emily Ratajkowski
23
Birthdate: June 7, 1991
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Westminster, London, United Kingdom
Signed with Ford Models at 14, American model Emily O'Hara Ratajkowski later graced the cover of GQ Turkey and was recommended by Ben Affleck for her role of the sassy mistress in Gone Girl. Her oomph factor made sure she got a place on Maxim's "Hot 100" list in 2014.
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Karlie Kloss
(American Fashion Model and Former Victoria's Secret Angel)
Karlie Kloss
30
Birthdate: August 3, 1992
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Former Victoria's Secret Angel Karlie Kloss was declared one of the top 30 models of the 2000s by Vogue Paris. Known as “the panther,” for her signature style of catwalk, Kloss has also hosted Project Runway. She supports STEM education through Kode with Klossy and also aids underprivileged children.
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Milla Jovovich
(Actress & Supermodel Best Known for Her Role of 'Alice' in the 'Resident Evil' Film Series)
Milla Jovovich
24
Birthdate: December 17, 1975
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Kyiv, Ukraine

The quintessential action heroine of Hollywood, Milla Jovovich was rightly called the reigning queen of kick-butt by VH1 in 2006. Milla Jovovich is synonymous with the Resident Evil film series as the series revolves around its central character Alice, played by Milla. The Resident Evil film franchise is the highest-grossing movie series to be adapted from video games.

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Alessandra Ambrosio
(One of the World’s Sexiest Women)
Alessandra Ambrosio
18
Birthdate: April 11, 1981
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Brazilian-American model/actor Alessandra Ambrósio has been a Victoria's Secret Angel and also promoted the brand’s PINK line. Named one of People’s 100 Most Beautiful People in the World, she is also associated with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, co-owns a beachwear brand, and has appeared on various TV shows.
 14 
Hailey Baldwin
(Model and Socialite)
Hailey Baldwin
57
Birthdate: November 22, 1996
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Tucson, Arizona, United States

Model and TV personality Hailey Baldwin is a major figure in the international fashion scene and modeled for brands like Ralph Lauren, Guess, and Tommy Hilfiger. Born into the famous Baldwin family, she started modeling early on. She has also appeared in a few TV shows and films. 

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Olivia Culpo
(Miss USA and Miss Universe 2012)
Olivia Culpo
11
Birthdate: May 8, 1992
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Cranston, Rhode Island, United States

Olivia Culpo is an American social media personality and fashion influencer. She gained international recognition after winning the Miss Universe beauty pageant in 2012. As a fashion influencer, she has collaborated with many fashion and beauty brands, such as Kipling and L'Oréal. She also owns a restaurant in Rhode Island.

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Paulina Porizkova
(Swedish Model and Actress)
Paulina Porizkova
21
Birthdate: April 9, 1965
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Prostějov

Model, actress, and author, Paulina Porizkova, became the first woman from Central Europe to be featured on the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in 1984. She began modeling as a teenager and became a top model in Paris during the early 1980s. She eventually began acting as well. Also a writer, she has written a few books.

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Ashley Graham
(Plus-size Model)
Ashley Graham
15
Birthdate: October 30, 1987
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Lincoln, Nebraska
Ashley Graham has been breaking down barriers in the modelling industry, especially the plus-size model movement. She has always been a force for body positivity and has never shied away from responding to critics. She owns a successful line of size-inclusive lingerie. 
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Iman Abdulmajid
(Somali Model, Actress, Philanthropist and Widow of Rock Musician David Bowie )
Iman Abdulmajid
28
Birthdate: July 25, 1955
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Mogadishu, Somalia

Iman is a Somali fashion model, entrepreneur, and actress. At the peak of her fashion modeling career, Iman served as a muse for influential designers like Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Gianni Versace, and Yves Saint Laurent. Also known for her philanthropic activities, Iman is involved in several charitable endeavors. She is closely associated with the non-profit organization, Children's Defense Fund.

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Christy Turlington
(American Model and Humanitarian)
Christy Turlington
11
Birthdate: January 2, 1969
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Walnut Creek, California, United States

Model Christy Turlington is best known for being part of Calvin Klein's Eternity campaign. Named to Time 100, she has worked with Maybelline and Versace, too. Her cover of British Vogue inspired George Michael's video Freedom. She owns the non-profit Every Mother Counts, which works for safe pregnancy and childbirth.

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Kim Kardashian
(Socialite and Model Known For Her Reality TV Series 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians')
Kim Kardashian
91
Birthdate: October 21, 1980
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

First gaining media attention as a friend and stylist of Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian didn’t take long to become a celebrity in her own right. She came into the limelight in the early 2000s owing to a leaked sex tape and quickly became a social media celebrity with millions of followers across platforms.

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Lily Aldridge
10
Birthdate: November 15, 1985
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Kathy Ireland
5
Birthdate: March 20, 1963
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Glendale
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Jerry Hall
(American Model, Actress and Ex-Partner of Musician 'Mick Jagger')
Jerry Hall
18
Birthdate: July 2, 1956
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Gonzales, Texas, United States
Jerry Hall initially modeled for top-notch magazines such as Cosmopolitan and Vogue. She is an accomplished stage actor and holds the Guinness record for the most musical appearances in a single night. She is known for her annulled 9-year marriage to Mick Jagger and is now married to Rupert Murdoch.
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Amber Valletta
(Model and Actress Known for Her Role in the Supernatural Thriller ‘What Lies Beneath’)
Amber Valletta
11
Birthdate: February 9, 1974
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Amber Valletta is an American actress and supermodel. After starting her career as a fashion model, Valletta went on to become the face of popular brands like Chanel, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Versace, and Louis Vuitton, which elevated her status to supermodel. She then started focusing on acting and appeared in films like Raising Helen, Transporter 2, and My Sexiest Year

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Taylor Hill
(American Model)
Taylor Hill
12
Birthdate: March 5, 1996
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Palatine, Illinois
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Camila Morrone
(Model and Actress)
Camila Morrone
6
Birthdate: June 16, 1997
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Camila Morrone is an Argentine-American actress who has appeared in films like Never Goin' Back and Death Wish. She was honored at the 2019 San Diego International Film Festival with the Rising Star Award. Also a model, Morrone has been featured on the cover of Turkish Vogue.

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Hunter Schafer
13
Birthdate: 1999 AD
Birthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina

A promising young actress, model and LGBT rights activist, Hunter Schafer found fame with her debut role - Jules - in the HBO series Euphoria. Before this, she made a name for herself in the modelling industry working for famous designers and brands. A proud transgender woman, she has been fighting for the rights of LGBTQ since a long time.

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Camila Alves
(Brazilian Model, Designer and Wife of American Actor Matthew McConaughey)
Camila Alves
23
Birthdate: January 28, 1982
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Itambacuri, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Camila Alves’s rags-to-riches story is an inspiration to many. The Brazilian beauty went from being a waitress to the brand ambassador of a Macy’s collection. She designs the Muxo brand of bags and has also dabbled in hosting, lifestyle blogging, and entrepreneurship. Camila is also known as Matthew McConaughey’s wife.

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Jaime King
(American Actress and Model)
Jaime King
10
Birthdate: April 23, 1979
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Paris Jackson
(Actress, Singer-Songwriter and Musician Known for Her Album ‘Wilted’)
Paris Jackson
21
Birthdate: April 3, 1998
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Beverly Hills, California, United States

The only daughter of Debbie Rowe and Michael Jackson, Paris Jackson works as a model, musician, and actress. She has been vocal about issues, such as child abuse and supports the LGBTQ community. Quite eccentric in nature, Paris Jackson considers herself black, although she is white. Also, she has dated men and women but doesn't consider herself bisexual.

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Rebecca Gayheart
(Model)
Rebecca Gayheart
8
Birthdate: August 12, 1971
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Hazard, Kentucky, USA
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Cheryl Tiegs
9
Birthdate: September 25, 1947
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Breckenridge, Minnesota
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Molly Sims
(Model)
Molly Sims
10
Birthdate: May 25, 1973
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Murray, Kentucky, USA
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Nyle DiMarco
(Model, Actor)
Nyle DiMarco
6
Birthdate: May 8, 1989
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Queens, New York
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Bettie Page
(American Model who Gained Notoriety in the 1950s for her Pin-Up Photos)
Bettie Page
6
Birthdate: April 22, 1923
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, US
Died: December 11, 2008

Model Bettie Page was an iconic figure in pop culture in the 1950s. Considered a sex symbol, she was most popular for her pin-up photos. In 1955, she became one of the earliest Playmates of the Month for Playboy magazine. After a short but immensely successful modeling career, she converted to Christianity and quit modeling.

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Yvette Prieto
(Michael Jordan’s Wife)
Yvette Prieto
8
Birthdate: 1979
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Cuba
Model Yvette Prieto gained fame working with renowned designers such as Alexander Wang. She appeared as herself in the documentary Cuba: An Island Apart. She is married to NBA legend Michael Jordan. Apart from her twin daughters with Jordan, she has three stepchildren from Jordan’s previous marriage.
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Camille Kostek
(American Model and Television Host Known for Her Shows: ‘Wipeout’ and ‘Dancing with Myself’)
Camille Kostek
7
Birthdate: February 19, 1992
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Killingworth, Connecticut, United States
Model Camille Kostek gained fame with her campaigns with Reebok and also graced the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She will be appearing in the 2021 revival of Wipeout and the upcoming film Free Guy. She has also collaborated with Dune Jewelry to release her line of jewelry.
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Sara Jean Underwood
(Playboy's Playmate of The Year 2007 and Former Host of ‘Attack of the Show!’)
Sara Jean Underwood
6
Birthdate: March 6, 1984
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, United States
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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Chanel Iman
(Model)
Chanel Iman
5
Birthdate: December 1, 1990
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Atlanta
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Barbi Benton
(Former Girlfriend of Hugh Hefner)
Barbi Benton
9
Birthdate: January 28, 1950
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Model Barbi Benton is best known for her stint with Playboy magazine. She also appeared in the series Playboy After Dark, Sugar Time!, and Hee Haw, and released several albums. She dated Playboy founder Hugh Hefner for a while and then married real-estate developer George Gradow.
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Adrianne Curry
(Model)
Adrianne Curry
6
Birthdate: August 6, 1982
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Joliet, Illinois, United States
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Jill Goodacre
(Model & Actress)
Jill Goodacre
5
Birthdate: March 29, 1964
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Lubbock, Texas, United States
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Charlotte McKinney
6
Birthdate: August 6, 1993
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Orlando, Florida, United States
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Tyson Beckford
(Model)
Tyson Beckford
7
Birthdate: December 19, 1970
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, USA
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Rhea Durham
11
Birthdate: July 1, 1978
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Lakeland, Florida

Rhea Durham is an American model known for gracing the cover of many prominent fashion magazines, such as Elle, Marie Claire, and French Vogue. She also appeared on TV in 2001, guest-starring as herself in one of the episodes of Spin City. Her popularity increased in 2009 when she married popular actor Mark Wahlberg in Beverly Hills, California.

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Karen McDougal
6
Birthdate: March 23, 1971
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Merrillville, Indiana
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Jessica Caban
(Fashion Model, Actress & the First Ever 'Model Latina' Champion)
Jessica Caban
7
Birthdate: June 13, 1982
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Jessica Caban is an American model and actress who won the first edition of the reality competition show Model Latina. Beginning her career in the early 2000s, she represented Jennifer Lopez’s line in one of her first assignments. She later modeled for many magazines and appeared in several commercials. 

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Kimberley Conrad
(Actress & Model)
Kimberley Conrad
5
Birthdate: August 6, 1962
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Moulton, Alabama, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Janice Dickinson
(Model & Judge of the Reality TV Show 'America's Next Top Model')
Janice Dickinson
13
Birthdate: February 16, 1955
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Janice Dickinson was touted as the world’s first supermodel in the 1970s and the 1980s. She also appeared as a judge on America's Next Top Model. She later launched a modeling agency, which was featured on the reality show The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency. She has also authored three memoirs.

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Frances Bean Cobain
(American Visual Artist and Model)
Frances Bean Cobain
8
Birthdate: August 18, 1992
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Model, artist, and musician Frances Bean Cobain is the only child of Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain and Hole singer Courtney Love. She had a difficult childhood due to her parents’ drug issues and her father’s suicide. She was also removed from her parents’ custody briefly. She now owns Kurt’s copyrights.