4. Rene Russo – 1973
Rene Russo
John Crossby first discovered Rene Russo at a Rolling Stones concert (they claimed it was an accidental discovery). She was initially signed to Ford Modeling Agency and, from there, attained the status of being one of the best models during the 1970s. Her career since then saw her gracing the covers of popular magazines like Cosmopolitan, Mademoiselle, Vogue, and much more. As her career progressed, she ventured into other career paths like acting where she landed roles in top-performing movies like The Thomas Crown Affair, Outbreak, Get Shorty, Lethal Weapon, and many others.
5. Beverly Johnson – 1974
Beverly Johnson
Being the first Afro-American to grace the cover of America Vogue, there is no question of how Beverly Johnson made it to this list. Beverly was deemed one of the most influential people in the fashion industry in the 20th century by The New York Times and was the first to be on the cover of Elle Magazine. The model also ventured into acting where she played a role in films like Ashanti, How to Be a Player (by Def Jam), Crossroads, and more. She also made appearances on various TV series such as The Parent Hood and Law & Order.
