12. Christie Brinkley – 1981
Christie Brinkley
Christie Brinkley outdid the history of Cheryl Tiegs (who appeared on two covers of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issues) by appearing on the cover three times consecutively. She also copped the face of CoverGirl for 25 years. Christie was much like Cheryl at the time who didn’t see herself entering the fashion or modeling industries but was discovered by her beauty and natural poise. The fashion world discovered her in 1973. In addition to modeling, she is even also an actress and appears in numerous music videos.
13. Cindy Crawford – 1982
Cindy Crawford
Cindy Crawford, who hails from DeKalb. Illinois started her modeling career while still in high school at the age of 17. Crawford entered the Elite Model Management’s Look of the Year contest and was placed second. Ever since, after leaving her college degree journey behind (Northwestern University), she has had no regrets as it has been success after success for her. By 1998, Crawford had appeared on over 500 magazine covers and was a runway model for fashion powerhouses like Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Versace, Chanel, Dior, and so many others. Her standout features included her big hair and a facial mole, which many found attractive.
