Linda Evangelista is a Canadian fashion model and one of the top supermodels from the 1990s. She is regarded as one of the most accomplished and influential models of all time and has been featured on over 700 magazine covers.
Born on May 10, 1965 (age 56 years), in St. Catharines, in Canada, Linda is regarded as one of the most accomplished and influential models of all time and has been featured on over 700 magazine covers.
Evangelista’s modelling career began in 1984 when she signed with Elite Model Management after having moved from her native Canada to New York City. Upon the suggestion of photographer Peter Lindbergh, Evangelista had her hair cut short in 1988.
In addition to her work for Versace and Lagerfeld, Evangelista also modelled for various other fashion brands such as Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Gianfranco Ferré, Ralph Lauren, Yves Saint Laurent, Azzedine Alaïa and Herve Leger.
Career History
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Models: The Film | Herself | Documentary |
| 1994 | Prêt-à-Porter | Herself (uncredited) | |
| 1995 | Unzipped | Herself (uncredited) | Documentary |
| 1995 | Catwalk | Herself | Documentary |
| 2013 | Mademoiselle C | Herself | Documentary |
| 2013 | Mode als Religion (Fashion as a Religion) | Herself | Documentary |
| 2017 | George Michael Freedom | Herself | Documentary |
| 2017 | Rupaul’s Drag Race[202] | Herself | Reality tv |
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | “Freedom! ’90” | George Michael | |
| 1992 | “Too Funky” | George Michael |
Linda Evangelista Children: Meet Linda Evangelista Son Augustin James Evangelista
In October 2006, Evangelista gave birth to a son, Augustin James, refusing to name his father, sparking rumours.
Augustin’s father is a French businessman who happens to be one of the richest people in France, however, he had separated from Linda about eight months before he was born.
James real father is said to be known as François-Henri Pinault.
