Here is Twiggy's biography:
Leslie Hornby, better known as Twiggy, was born on September 19, 1949, in Twickenham, Middlesex, England. She was one of three daughters to Nell Hornby and Norman Hornby, a master carpenter and joiner. Twiggy's doe-eyed, pouty-lipped gamine look with angelic features and boyish crop took the fashion industry by storm at the age of 17, defining the era of "flower power."
Twiggy was a top model of the late 1960s, along with other famous skinny models such as Jean Shrimpton, Veruschka von Lehndorff, and Penelope Tree. She was nicknamed "Sticks" initially due to her reed-thin figure, but later changed it to "Twigs" and eventually "Twiggy." Despite only being a model for four years, Twiggy's look and image became an instant global sensation.
Twiggy's success led to numerous appearances on magazine covers, including Vogue and Tatler, and even had her own American publication "Her Mod, Mod Teen World." The "psychedelic '60s" would not have been the same without her.
In 1970, Twiggy transitioned into a career in film and TV, as well as musical theater. She was encouraged by director Ken Russell to pursue acting, voice, and dance. Twiggy made her film debut in "The Devils" (1971) and later starred in "The Boy Friend" (1971),earning a Golden Globe for her performance.
Twiggy's subsequent films included "W" (1974),"There Goes the Bride" (1980),and "The Blues Brothers" (1980). After the death of her first husband, Michael Witney, in 1983, Twiggy continued to work in film and TV, appearing in "The Doctor and the Devils" (1985) and "Club Paradise" (1986).
Twiggy has also worked in musical theater, making her West End debut as "Cinderella" in 1974 and later starring in "My One and Only" (1983) and "Blithe Spirit" (1997). In 2003, Twiggy joined the judging panel of "America's Next Top Model," bringing her expertise and warmer demeanor to the reality show.
