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“You can’t get so caught up with something being perfect that you never make decisions. Don’t let perfect be the opposite of good.” --Crawford
Example: Kate Moss Despite being shorter than model peers, five-foot-seven Moss rose to international superstardom for her “heroin chic” look. She also proved her strength when she survived through a tough drug scandal in 2005, and has since went on to create a collection with Topshop, pose for a variety of new campaigns, walk on catwalks like Louis Vuitton (shown), and support cancer research charities like Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
They conquer the runway, design fashion lines, host television shows, advocate for humanitarian efforts, and even find time to Tweet regularly. We’re talking about supermodel moguls--extraordinarily impressive women whose beauty shot them to stardom and whose intelligence propelled them to worldwide acclaim. Instead of admiring from afar, we wanted know one thing--how do they do it? We caught up with Cindy Crawford, Kimora Lee, and Niki Taylor to find out the secrets behind supermodel success. Read their 15 tips for career and life--and see more models who mastered success--in the gallery!
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“Listen to your inner voice and tell yourself you can do it and tell other people they can do it. Put out all the energy you want to come back to you.” --Simmons
Example: Kimora Lee In 2009, Forbes placed Kimora Lee as #9 on its list of Hollywood’s Hardest Working Mothers, and we can certainly see why. At 13, she began to model under the guidance of Karl Lagerfeld, but soon took her work beyond the catwalk. Now the author, philanthropist, producer, Tony Award winner, fragrance creator, businesswoman, fashion designer, and reality TV personality always strives to be an inspiration with her “Fabulosity” mantra. Not only that, but she never forgets her followers despite her hectic lifestyle. She updates her Twitter daily and keeps a blog for her fans.
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“It’s important that human beings help other human beings. I’ve been given a second chance at life. I don’t take anything for granted. Every day is a gift.” --Taylor
Example: Niki Taylor Taylor has modeled for L’Oreal, CoverGirl, Gap, Pantene, and a host of other brands, but all of that flashed before her eyes when she was critically injured in a car accident in 2001 and needed 100 units of blood. Since then, the model has bounced back and focused on projects that mattered to promoting her cause--she founded Begin Foundation for the Advancement of Women in Business, and serves as an ambassador to the American Red Cross. She also co-hosted Bravo’s "Make Me a Supermodel" show, starred on "The Celebrity Apprentice," and launched a fragrance aptly titled “Begin.”
“At a very young age I gave myself permission to take care of myself. So, if I wanted a facial, I could say, ‘Oh, it’s for work.’ I knew it was important to take care of myself, physically, my body. I’ve been doing it for 25 years and now I don’t even think about it.” --Crawford
Example: Cindy Crawford Crawford has commanded attention since she was discovered at 16. (That mole! That skin!) Outside of modeling, Crawford hosted the original "House of Style" on MTV, created workout videos, designed a line of home furnishings, launched her own line of skincare products, and serves on no less than three charity boards. Most recently, she became the face of Propel Zero, helping to raise awareness about the benefits of an active lifestyle. The working mother of two (with husband Rande Gerber) also makes time for herself.
“You can’t get so caught up with something being perfect that you never make decisions. Don’t let perfect be the opposite of good.” --Crawford
Example: Kate Moss Despite being shorter than model peers, five-foot-seven Moss rose to international superstardom for her “heroin chic” look. She also proved her strength when she survived through a tough drug scandal in 2005, and has since went on to create a collection with Topshop, pose for a variety of new campaigns, walk on catwalks like Louis Vuitton (shown), and support cancer research charities like Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
“I’m more choosy now because I always have something better to do, which is time with my family. With any new endeavor, I make sure it’s something I’m passionate about so it’s worth the time away.” --Crawford
Example: Christie Brinkley The longtime CoverGirl spokesmodel and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit favorite has also been an actress, host, author, illustrator, and animal rights advocate. Still a recognizable name at 57-years-old, Christie Brinkley proves that staying power means picking the right projects, and she most recently tore up the Great White Way starring as Roxie Hart in "Chicago" on Broadway.
“When I was young, did I think I could do it? Well, yes! So I did. Every day I meet people like that who are doing it and who want to do it.” --Simmons
Example: Tyra Banks She can smile with her eyes 100 different ways, but Tyra Banks knows more than just modeling. The longtime "America’s Next Top Model" host and acclaimed talk show personality has already taken television by storm. This year, she studied at Harvard Business School and launched her new typeF website. And does she let anyone get in her way? No!
“I’ve learned to pick and choose what I support. And I can't feel bad if I have to turn something down, because sometimes I need a night at home with my family, a night where I’m not Cindy Crawford.” --Crawford
Example: Claudia Schiffer Schiffer’s career included magazine covers (over 500!), multiple campaign and runway modeling contracts, film acting gigs, workout videos, and even a restaurant venture with other models. But in 2010, the soon-to-be mother of three explained that being a wife and mom helped her recognize the importance of taking time off for herself and her family.
“I should get the Oscar, the Oscar for multi-tasking! Being in business means being diverse. It’s not a singularly driven thing.” --Simmons
Example: Iman Somali-born model Iman has her fingers in a little bit of everything. Now 55, she started modeling in her twenties, launched her own cosmetics, clothing, home, and jewelry lines, works with HSN, hosts Bravo’s The Fashion Show, starred in movies, and is a spokesperson for Keep a Child Alive. On top of all that--she also speaks five languages, is a mom of two (stepmom of one more)and is married to David Bowie. Whew!
“Through business I try to speak to a certain woman that I represent.” --Simmons
Example: Heidi Klum With her bubbly personality and irresistible charm, Heidi Klum makes being a successful model, businesswoman, mother, and wife look easy, and that’s how she connects to her fans. At 38, she’s already covered magazines, inspired women with her post-baby body, hosted and produced "Project Runway," and launched affordable clothing lines (HKNB Heidi Klum for New Balance), jewelry (Wildlife by Heidi Klum for QVC) and a lifestyle website with tips for the everyday woman (HeidiKlum.AOL.com).
“Sometimes things don’t need to be perfect. If I sign up to make something for a bake sale, I don’t need it to be the most labor intensive thing. There are places where you can delegate and not get obsessed.” --Crawford
Example: Elle Macpherson Australian model Elle “The Body” Macpherson has so much on her plate that it’s a wonder how she does it all! As the head of Elle Macpherson, Inc.--which includes a line of intimates, a skin care line, and a series of workout videos--she has to delegate. The 48-year-old also parlayed her time in front of the camera into television, starring on The Beautiful Life, hosting "Britain’s Next Top Model" and NBC’s upcoming "Fashion Star" show (shown filming above).
“One of the things I get from work is this sense of a job well done, and the self-esteem that goes with that. When people have that in their lives from outside, it takes the pressure off their relationship with their significant other.” --Crawford
Example: Naomi Campbell Campbell first started modeling at 15. Now 41, the British beauty is still at it, appearing on runways for Louis Vuitton, Issa, Hermes, and more. In 2005, she founded two charities--We Love Brazil to fight poverty in the South American country and Fashion for Relief, in which she organizes fashion shows to raise money for victims of global charities like Hurricane Katrina, the India terrorist attacks, and most recently, the Japan earthquake. She has been honored multiple times for her dedication to charity.
“Hopefully, we push one another to do great things. It’s about the sisterhood. I think that idea of fabulosity will go on forever, and the ones who don’t want it, we just call them the haters.” --Simmons
Example: Christy Turlington Turlington, 42, rose to fame as the face of Calvin Klein for two decades and starred in Maybelline’s “Maybe She’s Born With It” campaigns. Now, she’s so much more than a pretty face--she produces documentaries (on topics spanning fashion and global maternal health), works with international humanitarian organization CARE, and is a (RED) ambassador. The mom of two (with husband Ed Burns) also pursued a master’s degree in public health from Columbia University.
“Every day I want to be fabulous. It’s not about how much money you have or how much free time you have. It’s about things that are inside.” --Simmons
Example: Gisele Bundchen Bundchen topped off Forbes’ list of the World’s Top-Earning Models for the seventh year in a row in 2011, but she knows how to use her power for good. The Brazilian beauty serves as an environmental ambassador for the United Nations, lent her face to American Express’s (RED) card to raise money for Africa’s HIV/AIDS victims and was honored with Harvard’s 2011 Global Environmental Citizen Award. The wife of Tom Brady and new mom is always working on new projects--her goals are infinite!
"I can be my own worst enemy, but it’s important to have positive, strong people around you. I get good feedback and encouragement all the time from my team and my husband.” --Taylor
Example: Milla Jovovich Jovovich is one of the most successful models-turned-actresses. After modeling for years, she landed her breakthrough role in "The Fifth Element" alongside Bruce Willis, and went on to star in the successful "Resident Evil" franchise. More than modeling and acting, she also started a fashion line, released music albums, owns her own production company Creature Entertainment, and supports charity work in her native country Ukraine and around the world.
"Sleep is very important. It’s important for your body to recover and I think sleep keeps me feeling energized.” --Taylor
Example: Linda Evangelista Who needs her sleep more than Canadian model Linda Evangelista, who was famously quoted saying: “We don't wake up for less than $10,000 a day.” In her career, she’s been on the cover of hundreds of magazines, and starred in campaigns for L’Oreal, Prada, and even Talbots. She is often spotted supporting of AIDS research fundraisers, dinners, galas, and more. And, as one of the world’s top supermodels--still, to this day--she needed her beauty sleep!
