Why Cindy Crawford's Modeling Career Will Go Down in History
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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.
She Is the Original Supermodel on TV
Before there was America's Next Top Model, there was Cindy on MTV's House of Style.
Her Swimsuit Shoots Are Unforgettable
Cindy is the queen of swimsuit shoots — including those that appeared in her 1992 calendar.
She Starred in One of the Most Iconic Super Bowl Ads — Ever
Who can forget Cindy's 1992 Pepsi commercial?
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.
She Built a Fashion Empire
Cindy's daughter, Kaia Gerber, is a model at age 14 — just like her mom.
She's a Muse For Fashion's Greatest Designers
Designers like Karl Lagerfeld adore Cindy — they posed with Claudia Schiffer at a Chanel show in 1993.
She Continues to Look Chic in Campaigns
She posed for the latest Balmain campaign alongside Claudia Schiffer and Naomi Campbell.
There's Even a Sweatshirt in Her Honor
Thanks to Reformation's hit sweatshirt in 2015.
She's a Runway Legend
She's a catwalk icon and has mastered runways like that of Hervé Leger in 1995.
She Brings Glamour Everywhere She Goes
She brought major beauty to the Cannes Film Festival red carpet in 2013.