Supermodels Who Became Famous The Year You Were Born

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.