Why Cindy Crawford's Modeling Career Will Go Down in History

Cindy Crawford rose to fame for her catwalk strut and swimsuit spreads during the '80s and '90s, but the supermodel is still capturing hearts today. Despite old rumors that she was retiring from the business, Cindy's still very much in the game. She's scoring major fashion campaigns and helping her daughter Kaia Gerber launch her own career.

Today marks Cindy's 51st birthday, so on this special occasion we're looking back at some of Cindy's most iconic moments.

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She Is the Original Supermodel on TV
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She Is the Original Supermodel on TV

Before there was America's Next Top Model, there was Cindy on MTV's House of Style.

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Her Swimsuit Shoots Are Unforgettable
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Her Swimsuit Shoots Are Unforgettable

Cindy is the queen of swimsuit shoots — including those that appeared in her 1992 calendar.

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She Starred in One of the Most Iconic Super Bowl Ads — Ever
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She Starred in One of the Most Iconic Super Bowl Ads — Ever

Who can forget Cindy's 1992 Pepsi commercial?

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She Started Trends We Are Still Wearing Today
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She Started Trends We Are Still Wearing Today

Cindy's 1995 MTV Movie Awards look seems right in line with Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid's current street style.

05
She Built a Fashion Empire
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She Built a Fashion Empire

Cindy's daughter, Kaia Gerber, is a model at age 14 — just like her mom.

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She Has a One-of-a-Kind Iconic Beauty
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She Has a One-of-a-Kind Iconic Beauty

She showed off her signature flair in 1990.

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She Continues to Look Chic in Campaigns
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She Continues to Look Chic in Campaigns

She posed for the latest Balmain campaign alongside Claudia Schiffer and Naomi Campbell.

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There's Even a Sweatshirt in Her Honor
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There's Even a Sweatshirt in Her Honor

Thanks to Reformation's hit sweatshirt in 2015.

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She's a Runway Legend
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She's a Runway Legend

She's a catwalk icon and has mastered runways like that of Hervé Leger in 1995.

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She Brings Glamour Everywhere She Goes
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She Brings Glamour Everywhere She Goes

She brought major beauty to the Cannes Film Festival red carpet in 2013.