Twiggy Was a Supermodel, but Now She’s 73 Years Old

[@sitinowak]

She was beautiful and still is. God bless her.

[@FactsVerseUK]

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[@freddiebiscuit9703]

she was naturally lovely back then she was not a narcissist and she is still gorgeous today.

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

why mention the narcissist comment?

[@DMSJagXK]

A life well lived and still being lived. Well done girl!

[@FactsVerseUK]

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[@ChrisPBacon-vf2dz]

She's a month older than me ! 1949 was a GREAT year ( and I have my wife's permission to say so as she was born in the April). Not only beautiful she also sang " Here I go again" which I love. Stay young Twiggy.

[@a24-45]

Re that black and white portrait photo at 1:47: those pronounced lower eyelashes, which became her signature makeup look, were not actual lashes, they were created by painting lines onto the skin with a black eyeliner brush. This was a new development in makeup, and every young woman at the time had a go at copying it. The painted-on lashes were not just reserved for special events; quite a few young women would do their eyes this way every day to go to work. I can confirm from my own experience that doing this yourself required a VERY steady hand, and was not at all easy to get right! The point of the look was to create a doll-like expression -- which accentuated Twiggy's gamine, naturally childlike facial features even more. Twiggy was the perfect model for the era. Her non-curvy "early teens" figure perfectly suited the angular, straight-line geometric fashions that were all the rage. Those awkward poses which we see her adopt in those photos broke with the norms of advertising which required models to look elegant. Her unconventional poses expressed innocence and naturalness -- as opposed to the self-conscious artifice of the curvy models of the 50s. For me the message that Twiggy conveyed through her looks was that young girls could become women without losing the freedom, ease and naturalness of childhood. We didn't need to lose our playfulness, our sense of freedom and wonder, just because we had grown up. It was a message of hopefulness and new horizons, especially for women who didn't fit the conventional female stereotype. We who were young then remember those days with real affection. We love Twiggy.

[@djr6876]

She absolutely was the first super model! Everyone had heard of “Twiggy”, even if they didn’t give a fig about fashion. Like the narrator said ,”a household name”.

[@FactsVerseUK]

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[@mt.shasta6097]

I just had to have those painted-on lower lashes! They were frowned upon in Senior year in a Catholic school, but I didn't care at all. I didn't want to look like other girls. I loved Twiggy, Jean Shrimpton, Pattie Boyd--those beautiful British girls. Thank you, Twiggy. You're a beautiful, caring woman.

[@angelikabohmer6524]

I remember her very well when she became popular back in the sixties. In Germany she appeared in every youth magazine and in many fashion magazines. She had big influence on us girls wishing to wear modern fashion. German lifestyle at that time was very conservative.

[@lilybond6485]

She’s 73 years old and still beautiful.

[@RobinBarr]

Yes, still very beautiful - more than before, in my opinion.

[@michaelwood875]

why she said no to me just the other day...take it to the grave, Twigster...

[@charleneandrle-olson3099]

I remember Twiggy! Many of us Americans loved her. I am the same age as her. She was a great model and a humble, unassuming woman. Loved her then and do now! Glad she's done so well. God bless her.

[@FactsVerseUK]

Fun stuff, thanks for sharing this info! Be safe and have a great weekend 💕

[@leesmith2300]

Everyone including myself was crazy about twiggy. I think she looks amazing for her age still. Good for you twiggy 💋💋

[@kerryhoyle7569]

She was my idol in high school! I was tall and thin and ha cute my hair very short as well. Thank you for helping me feel like a total outcast and almost fashionable!

[@FactsVerseUK]

Glad to know that you're a fan of Twiggy! We love her ❤

[@crankyoldperson6871]

She was born super cool, and never seemed to lose touch with real people, in spite of her decades of fame, and status as an icon. Loved her as a judge on top model.

[@dianadee9757]

I loved Twiggy! She was so unique.

[@FactsVerseUK]

Beautiful words, thank you for your message for Twiggy. We love her too ❤

[@mmcs4973]

She's still lovely and happily has not resorted to cosmetic surgery rather has shown that a healthy lifestyle may be the best way to aging beautifully. Thanks for this update, as I lived in London in the early 70s and used to see her around 😍☘

[@FactsVerseUK]

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[@mmcs4973]

@@FactsVerseUK it's always good to catch up with people who have led somewhat authentic lives. The other kind are happy to toot their own horns!

[@jacquiburnley5885]

as I was in her class at school, I can correct this point, the school was Brondesbury and Kilburn Girls Grammar School, in Willesden. She was clever. we studied german, music and art together. A great role model is great

[@annmcevoy5686]

And still looks fab and classy!

[@groovywitch1955]

Twiggy wil forever be an icon🥰

[@FactsVerseUK]

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[@frankmccann29]

Amen. 10 years later I fell head over heels over a Revlon model who enjoyed super model status for a while. Her stories were incredibly informative.

[@frankmccann29]

@@FactsVerseUK 2 things totally unrelated: Battlefield of Agincourr, and, what is Voyager REALLY seeing without the usual click bait routine?

[@jodifritz9456]

TWIGGY. My favourite. I got her false lashes at a downtown dept store in Harrisburg, PENNSYLVANIA where I grew up. I had her TWIGGY MAGAZINE. I MODELLED FOR THE DEPT STORE WHERE I WAS WORKING AS A TELEPHONE OPERATOR. I MOVED TO NYC. WITHIN MONTHS I WAS IN US MAGAZINE, THEN AMERICAN GIRL MAGAZINE...I WAS ONE OF TOMMY HILFIGER'S FIRST MODELS..TWIGGY IS MY HEROINE👏👏👏💜 I THINK SHE WAS ON MY LATE PARTNER'S TALK SHOW, THE JOE FRANKLIN SHOW. TWIGGY WAS ON BROADWAY THEN....🌻

[@michaelpipetap8307]

She was someone different than Mr Hefner’s obsession

[@michelez715]

The first supermodel was Jean Shrimpton.

[@ruthnightingale3231]

Absolutely - The Shrimp was beautiful

[@Colorbrush21]

Yes. Jeanne Shrimpton was a rock star model in the mid-60s. She came to Portland, Oregon, in 1968. She made an appearance at Meier & Frank department store, and the police were there because the huge crowd of teenage fans caused a traffic jam. I was never a fan of Twiggy because she was way too bony.

[@guerralg63]

Jean shrimp was beautiful too, but I always thought the first super model was Suzy Parker.

[@guerralg63]

@ruthnightingale3231 what a horrible nickname for such a gorgeous woman!

[@djr6876]

As a kid in America I never heard of those other ladies, but I had heard of twiggy. You didn’t have to know or care about fashion to have heard of her, she was a ‘household name’ like the narrator said. Every woman, man, and child around the world had heard the name Twiggy!

[@carolbarnett3912]

I am the same age & as a teen expertly learned to draw TWIGGYS between my lower lashes..No spandex in clothing back then..Very hard to get the look if you were anything more then skinny

[@jimsimpson1006]

Still a lovely woman today. It’s obvious that she’s taken care of herself.

[@FactsVerseUK]

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[@PossumLover1111]

I had the Twiggy doll when it came out. I'm 66 now and still love her style then and now. I wish I still had that doll.

[@debbiebrooks3473]

And she is still pretty ❤

[@heidibee501]

That was nice. I'm glad she succeeded in various enterprises. She was a part of a really special era.

[@FactsVerseUK]

We absolutely agree! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Be safe and have a great day!

[@nancyallen3440]

The painted on long eyelashes. She was very unique for the time. I enjoyed seeing and reading about her.

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[@terrimead1003]

OMG! I'm 63yo & would wish I look like her @73!!! Grew up in 60s...loved her!!

[@julialdeservetoprosperford2283]

Twiggy was the faceof the sixties andstill looks good in her seventies❤🎉😊

[@paulmason6474]

She is in the film The Boyfriend check it out❤

[@JulieAnne-7]

Wow! I didn’t know Twiggy and I were born on the same day! Always loved her💖💫

[@virginiahobby3726]

I admire her Philanthropic Contributions more than anything. She's aged gracefully.

[@FactsVerseUK]

Beautiful words, thank you for your message for Twiggy. What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

[@rogerwalton8160]

And she's still stunning!

[@paulacapps]

I was hoping Twiggy spoke in this. I loved Twiggy, I had some of her clothes, the Twiggy doll and I loved her look and makeup.

[@frankmccann29]

I love you Twiggy. If not for you. We wouldn't have had so many pretty girls in the world. Take care.

[@FactsVerseUK]

Beautiful words, thank you for your message for Twiggy! We're moved. What other types of video would you like to see?

[@frankmccann29]

Whatever you want is good 👍.

[@LindaJones-wg3jr]

gorgeous then and gorgeous now damn her

[@FactsVerseUK]

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[@josephchan4198]

Awesome!! Remember seeing 70's photos as a kid

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[@jorgemartinezperez3868]

Twiggy.....one of My favorites british top models......I always like her eyes. Much more than Betty Davis eyes.....

[@FactsVerseUK]

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[@LillianSteele-u9v]

I had a Twiggy Dol and this lady still continues to do good work in a positive way today.

[@jnormanton]

Twiggy is beautiful at 73 I remember when the world raged over Twiggy I'm 75.

[@FactsVerseUK]

Us too! Thanks for the trip down memory lane. What other types of video would you like to see?

[@joycook1191]

Loved her look, her make-up etc. She still is very pretty, you can tell she took good care of herself.😊

[@FactsVerseUK]

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[@delmaquezada6733]

She wasn't a dumb blonde. I always wondered about that. She knew what she wanted and achieved it. Alright Twiggy.

[@carola7539]

Always beautiful, she was the # 1 in the 60's, we all wanted to look like her!

[@FactsVerseUK]

Beautiful words, thank you for your message for Twiggy. What other types of video would you like to see?

[@gayhendrie84]

Looking good twiggyy

[@ChipLooper]

Outstanding the test of time❤

[@FactsVerseUK]

We absolutely agree! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Be safe and have a great weekend!

[@themovement1092]

TWIGGY 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@DK-qe3xz]

I was mesmerised when I saw her beautiful face with super long eyelashes that were very heavy. She was unique and no one like her. She is such a beautiful woman

[@mousiebrown1747]

Hi, Dame Twiggy! You look great! Groovy!!! (I was born in 1949 also)

[@paulbroderick8438]

Looking good, lady! Her outlook on life certainly shows!

[@cherrycato1940]

She is a beautiful kind human being… 🌟💜🍒

[@FactsVerseUK]

We absolutely agree! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Be safe and have a great weekend!

[@katiecucumber]

Shes amazing! Ladies take inspiration. A one of a kind incredible captivating lady, a true soul.

[@michaelflinn7784]

Wow and she's more gorgeous than ever ❤

[@FactsVerseUK]

Beautiful words, thank you for your message for Twiggy! What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

[@reefprayerresin]

I can only hope I look that gorgeous when I'm 73! 😍

[@FactsVerseUK]

You and me both! Be safe and have a great weekend 💗

[@reefprayerresin]

@@FactsVerseUK - Thankyou, you too 💕😁

[@srigging]

Twiggy was the envy of every girl around the world! The p3rfect look for the times. I remember so well. She still looks fabulous too! 🥰👏👏

[@pauldufour3072]

It's that photo of her Iconic haircut to which I can not find the style on the left hand side. During lock down, I went on a mission to have a similar haircut.

[@robalexander8065]

Wow! People get older? Who knew?

[@ViBellArt]

Twiggy is a true icon and a huge inspiration for visual artists like myself

[@kaymuldoon3575]

She looks fantastic! ♥️

[@michaelharrison7072]

She still looks great !

[@hoovergrant]

History reflects but not necessarily tells the whole story. I remember looking at my older sister’s fashion magazines. I was in high school and I emulated Twiggy’s look, but my body type was wrong I was short and built like Marilyn Monroe.

[@Miss.Moth.666]

My favourite thing about her was the cover of Bowies PinUps album.

[@joanncappuccio3486]

Looking great😊🙃🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️

[@FactsVerseUK]

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[@Lauren-vd4qe]

she was actually better looking in her 30s, 40s, 50s etc!

[@leifgunnarlindberg3879]

dont forget the film Club Paradise. with Robin Williams. Jimmie Cliff and Peter o toole.

[@cathylindeboo.9598]

She has aged amazingly well!!!

[@sallyclay1974]

She looks great! A successful life!

[@FactsVerseUK]

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

[@hazeljoseph2594]

8:42 Love twiggy style fashion when will she come back on HSN AN QVC❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@watchgoose]

the beautiful Jean Shrimpton was a supermodel before Twiggy and even introduced the miniskirt.

[@FactsVerseUK]

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[@bernaclischurchill4463]

I don't think her figure is unrealistic. I too am thin as twiggy was then, and I'm 68 yrs old. I have never been able to gain weight, and throughout my life I was often teased & still am because of it. It just goes to show you, that everyone is different and not everyone is suffering from obesity. Although obese people are more accepted than people who look like Twiggy. Most people also don't realize that the slurs that people use to devalue obese people, are no less painful, nor no less justified than the ones that are used to belittle, and devalue people of slighter build and frame. Like Twiggy have learned to embrace who I am. Ms. B. Churchill

[@djr6876]

I know. I certainly looked more like her than a “Playboy” centerfold.

[@janettrim7587]

All that training wasn't wasted on her! "Hey, Ma, look at me now!" Definition of GORGEOUS! It sure wasn't wasted! (I wish I had held up that well, L O L )

[@claudevarieras6397]

She had a very successful life!

[@hugowilliams1988]

More beautiful now.

[@FactsVerseUK]

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[@Daisy-tl2lh]

I remember sitting in a Cape Town Cinema aged seventeen circa 1972 all on my own watching Twiggy in the film The Boyfriend in which she was very good, although she seemed much older than me she was only about 21 herself

[@ralex3697]

Twig the Wonderkid - David Bowie - Pin Ups

[@CesareVesdani]

There's no better girl than Twiggy.

[@BarbaraEhrlich-y5m]

Good for Twiggy! A lovely, successful lady. Bravo!

[@FactsVerseUK]

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

[@dulciemidwinter1925]

Twiggy is still beautiful bless her. A National Treasure!

[@FactsVerseUK]

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[@dulciemidwinter1925]

@FactsVerseUK Someone here mentioned Jean Shrimpton. The 'Shrimp' was also very beautiful but I know little about her. It would be good to see a video about her.

[@SteviePaints]

She is still a very pretty woman.

[@FactsVerseUK]

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

[@lyndafreier4090]

Everything...she..was..the..60s

[@stevefowler3398]

Dyslexia hadn't been invented when Twiggy was in school.

[@sharynloshakoff5404]

As a special Ed teacher, I can confirm dyslexia has been around for centuries.

[@cathyleatherman3097]

Very much an Icon

[@DK-qe3xz]

She made me want to be a model & design clothing also... I was able to do both things with success

[@conniezimmer2305]

Wow 73 and awesome I remember how slender she was and her Mimi dresses

[@derekantill3721]

I never liked Twiggy the model, seeing her as far to skinny. I came to like Twiggy in the mid 1970’s and her singing. The girl from Neasden has done very well in life, and looks much more attractive today than she ever did. ❤

[@HarleyDavidsonVince]

Still attractive

[@FactsVerseUK]

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[@kathleennye262]

Original super model and look how the clothes are wearable today..

[@moe9246]

Her drawn on lower lashes

[@mariantreber8055]

Some were glued on...top and lower. It was the unattainable waif look...the ca-baal loves children , ya know.

[@bethellingworth7814]

Actually I think Jean Shrimpton was the first supermodel, but Twiggy was also a supermodel!

[@cl759]

Very good actress too

[@FactsVerseUK]

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[@theresarezac7502]

Twiggy looked like a child.

[@wisnuwardana6771]

Please cover another eroupean model Ira von Frustenbergh.

[@FactsVerseUK]

reat suggestion, thank you! We won't promise you anything but we'll definitely look into it. Watch out for our next video!

[@scuttlebuttz7202]

I named my skinny cat after her! 😽💕

[@FactsVerseUK]

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[@raycooper3269]

Favorite memory of Twiggy:? Film The Boy Friend with Tommy Tune

[@mariantreber8055]

This made teens like I was feel like I was fat when I was NOT. Bad image for teen girls. She used many fake lashes for a look that really was not attainable. Later on, she was Leslie, just like everyone else. It is awful how the ca-baal messed with our minds and bodies.

[@janedodd8291]

I agree , twiggy made average sized girls feel huge, fat, unattractive ... I had a terrible complex due to her " look" that was everything back then .

[@mariantreber8055]

@@janedodd8291 Yes, exactly! She was the starvation look back then. I still like her then and now but the ca-baal used her for their nefarious purposes to "defeat" people like us. It was a mental and emotional obstacle for teen girls.

[@sandyhumissouri5131]

She didn't make girls feel fat, her popularity made us compare ourselves to her and normal, muscular built or curvy girls felt fat. She's beautiful then and now, but there should be more variation in what is considered beautiful!

[@Triska1066]

I grew up in the 60s and was thin like Twiggy . I was teased alot about it - especially my legs - and it felt good to have Twiggy to relate to .

[@elzaaltmann]

She was thin as a rail therefore Twiggy

[@koalaeinstein-y7r]

Those eyes .

[@JaanaG2005]

I don't know about "curvy figures" up until the 60's. Twiggy may have been slightly thinner with her childish figure, but if you watch any old movies from the 40' and 50's, most leading women were quite thin bar Marilyn Monroe. Thin figures were common in the 20's and 30's. I don't believe a truly Curvy figure has been celebrated since the Rubenesk era. Oh, well, this is just my opinion.

[@Dakiniwoman]

Oh my God... I didn't think she would ever get fat... but then, so did I.

[@vikinghex]

twiggy now your73 im 80 any chance love like white wine and vodka big fan of diana rigg wooffffffffffffffff

[@ww2remembered983]

Still a hottie. She even inspired me to marry a hot blonde Londoner with bangs!

[@judithphillips3436]

Wow I did not know that I was the same age as ‘Twiggy’. I remember her very well and was airways envious of her fame and fortune,