Elle Macpherson
Elle Macpherson
Elle Macphersonis an Australian model, businesswoman, television host and actress. She is well known for her record five cover appearances for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue beginning in the 1980s, leading to her nickname The Body. She is the founder, primary model, and creative director for a series of business ventures, including Elle Macpherson Intimates, a lingerie line, and The Body, a line of skin care products. She has been the host and executive producer of Britain & Ireland's Next...
NationalityAustralian
ProfessionModel
Date of Birth29 March 1964
CityKillara, Australia
CountryAustralia
I don't have a problem with nudity. I never have. I was born naked. I'd like to buried naked. It's a way of life in Australia.
I went to America on holiday when I was 17 and, before I knew it, I'd been signed up by an agency and had these obligations I didn't understand, but which I couldn't say no to. This industry chose me. But I did choose to make it fulfilling.
For 15 years, I've been playing the same character-which is myself-and I'm bored with 'myself'.
I think that natural beauty is very charismatic... I just believe in enhancing who we are rather than trying to manipulate or change it too much.
I feel beautiful when I'm at peace with myself.
For me, just being on the cover of a magazine wasn't enough. I began to think, what value is there in doing something in which you have no creative input?
Acting and modeling have nothing to do with each other.
I just happen to like the work. I like preparing for a role. I like reading. I like analyzing. I like literature. I like emotions. I like working with other actors.
But I do know focusing on the exterior doesn't make me happy. If I want peace and serenity, it won't be reached by getting thinner or fatter.
People in the fashion industry have used the press a lot more than people in the film industry, because you have nothing to sell except for the image: The image is everything.
Underwear is such an emotional thing.
I wanted so badly to study ballet, but it was really all about wearing the tutu.
I wish somebody had told me to start using sunscreen when I was younger 'cause I grew up in the '70s... and at that time, I used to coat my body with baby oil. I think it's so important that we learn to be as careful as we possibly can and not only for beauty, but for skincare.
If your wearing lingerie that makes you feel glamorous, you're halfway thereto turning heads.