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Cheryl Tiegs

Cheryl Tiegs - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornSeptember 25, 1947
Age78
BirthplaceBrevard, Florida, USA
Zodiac SignLibra - (see also Cheryl Tiegs's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacPig
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForPioneering American supermodel and influential figure in fashion, notably for her covers of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and TIME magazine.

Intro

Cheryl Tiegs is an American model and fashion designer best known for her multiple appearances on the covers of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and TIME magazine. She is often credited with helping to establish the concept of the 'supermodel' in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.

Early Life & Background

Cheryl Tiegs was born in Brevard, Florida, but was raised in Alhambra, California. Her family moved to California when she was a child, and she attended Alhambra High School. She began her modeling career while still in high school, after her swimsuit picture was published in Seventeen magazine.[1][2]

Career Highlights

  • Featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1970, 1975, and 1983.
  • Appeared on the cover of TIME magazine, becoming the first model to do so.
  • Became a globally recognized fashion and pop culture icon during the 1970s–1980s.
  • Launched a signature line of clothing and accessories for Sears in the 1980s, one of the first celebrity-endorsed fashion lines in the US.

Trivia

  • Her 1978 'Pink Bikini' poster is considered an iconic image in pop culture.
  • Tiegs has participated in environmental conservation efforts and serves on several advisory boards of wildlife and environmental organizations.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Cheryl Tiegs?

Cheryl Tiegs is 78 years old.

When was Cheryl Tiegs born?

Cheryl Tiegs was born the 25 September 1947.

Where is Cheryl Tiegs from?

Brevard, Florida, USA.

On Her Birth-Day

About September 25th, 1947, in brief:

  • Historical events: Russ Abbott, a British entertainer known for his work in comedy and television, was born on September 25, 1947. He gained popularity in the 1980s with his own television show and was recognized for his contributions to British comedy. Abbott's career spanned several decades, making him a well-known figure in the entertainment industry.
  • Day of the week: September 25th, 1947 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Near You by Andrews Sisters
  • Popular movie: The Fugitive directed by John Ford

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheryl_Tiegs
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0862863/