At the age of 77, this “First American Supermodel” embraces her natural beauty and wrinkles. See the transformation of this iconic figure over the years, from her early appearances on magazine covers to her current graceful demeanor.

During her early years, this model embodied the pinnacle of American beauty, her career propelling her to global recognition. Renowned for her innovative contributions to the fashion industry, she established novel benchmarks and opened doors for numerous individuals who pursued similar paths.

The model gained notoriety at the age of 17 when she appeared on the cover of Glamour magazine. She defied the odds, as most models face the end of their careers in their early 30s.

Time magazine hailed her as the perfect All-American model at the age of 31, a unique recognition that cemented her place in popular culture. She continued on her modeling career after that, though.

 

Her classic beauty and charm never failed to enthrall audiences; in 1996, she made an appearance for the fourth time in Sports Illustrated’s renowned swimsuit issue.

Other famous models, such as Tyra Banks and Gigi Hadid, made appearances after her in this legendary issue. A few years later, in December 2000, this All-American supermodel graced the cover of More magazine.

 

Social media users have been praising her in recent years, pointing out how amazing she still looks, even at seventy. “You appear precisely the same! Still got it,” a commenter said. A different person commented, “You have an amazing smile.” One more person said, “Wow, lookin Great [sic].”


The progression of Cheryl Tiegs from a youthful cover model to a trailblazing icon is evidence of her continuing influence in the fashion industry. Tiegs’ unforced beauty and upbeat attitude on life continue to inspire generations as she gracefully and confidently embraces aging.