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    Elle Macpherson

    Elle Macpherson

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    Records

    Elle Macpherson's career is marked by a record that remains unmatched in the modeling world: five consecutive Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue covers from 1986 to 1990. This achievement, along with her enduring moniker 'The Body' from Time magazine, solidified her status as a defining supermodel of her era. Her ability to maintain relevance across decades, from the runways of the 1980s to wellness entrepreneurship in the 2020s, is a testament to her business acumen and adaptability. Her contributions to fashion and wellness have inspired countless fans and entrepreneurs.

    Elle Macpherson receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 50th Anniversary Top Models

    Sports Illustrated·2014

    Recognized as one of the top models in the publication's history.

    Rankings & Lists

    #Top 10

    Greatest Supermodels of All Time

    Vogue·2018

    Magazine Covers

    Time

    1989

    The Body

    Sports Illustrated Swimsuit

    1986

    Cover

    Sports Illustrated Swimsuit

    1987

    Cover

    Sports Illustrated Swimsuit

    1988

    Cover

    Sports Illustrated Swimsuit

    1989

    Cover

    Sports Illustrated Swimsuit

    1990

    Cover

    Vogue

    Various

    Multiple covers

    Records & Feats

    Most consecutive Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue covers

    Modeling·1986-1990

    Appeared on the cover five years in a row from 1986 to 1990, a record no other model has matched.