Elle Macpherson
Eleanor Nancy Macpherson (/məkˈfɜːrsən/; née Gow; born 29 March 1964) is an Australian model, businesswoman, television host, and actress.
Elle Macpherson | |
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Macpherson in Sydney in 2011 | |
| Born | Eleanor Nancy Gow 29 March 1964 Killara, New South Wales, Australia |
| Spouse(s) |
Jeffrey Soffer
(m. 2013; sep. 2017) |
| Partner | Arpad Busson (1996–2005) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Mimi Macpherson (sister) |
| Modelling information | |
| Height | 182 cm (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) |
| Hair colour | Light brown |
| Eye colour | Brown |
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She is known for her record five cover appearances for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue beginning in the 1980s, leading to her nickname "The Body", coined by Time in 1989. She is the founder, primary model, and creative director for a series of business ventures, including Elle Macpherson Intimates, a lingerie line, and The Body, a line of skin care products. She was the host and executive producer of Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model from 2010 to 2013. She is an executive producer of NBC's Fashion Star and was the host for the first season.
As an actress, Macpherson appeared in supporting roles in Sirens (1994), The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996) and as Julie Madison in Batman and Robin (1997) as well as lead roles in The Edge (1997) and South Kensington (2001). She had a recurring role on Friends and hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live.