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Twiggy from The CW's "America's Next Top Model" (ANTM)
Twiggy from The CW's "America's Next Top Model" (ANTM)
Twiggy is a judge on The CW's "America's Next Top Model" (ANTM).

A native of North London, Twiggy became a living icon in the fashion world in the mid-1960s. At age 17, Twiggy was internationally known as thA native of North London, Twiggy became a living icon in the fashion world in the mid-1960s. At age 17, Twiggy was internationally known as the world's first teenage supermodel. During her modeling career, she graced the covers of virtually every fashion magazine in the world, including Vogue, Elle, McCall's, Seventeen and Newsweek.

After officially retiring from modeling in 1970, Twiggy became an actress in film, stage and television. Twiggy's film credits include "The Boyfriend," "The Doctor and the Devils," "Madam Sousatzka" and "The Blues Brothers." Her television credits include "The Little Match Girl," "Young Charlie Chapman" and her own ITV chat shows "Twiggy's People" and "Take Time with Twiggy."

Twiggy won two Golden Globe Awards for her role in Ken Russell's film "The Boyfriend" and was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in the award-winning Gershwin musical "My One and Only." Twiggy has also recorded several albums from country pop to Broadway musicals. Twiggy's latest album, "Midnight Blue," was released in 2004.

Twiggy is an ardent supporter of animal welfare, an anti-fur campaigner and is known for her support of breast cancer research groups.

Twiggy currently resides in London with her husband actor/director Leigh Lawson. They have two adult children.






TWIGGY: FACTS

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Age: 60 years old
Birthday: September 19, 1949
Height: 5' 6"
Full Name / Real Name: Leslie Hornby
Birthplace: Neasden, England, UK
Husband: Leigh Lawson
Michael Witney (6/14/1977 - 11/30/1983, his death, 1 child)



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