Cheryle Tiegs

Cheryle Tiegs (September 25, 1947 – present) is an American model, actress, and businesswoman who became one of the pioneering supermodels of the 1970s and 1980s. Born in Minnesota, Tiegs moved to California as a teenager to pursue modeling, quickly rising to prominence through her work for major fashion houses and magazines. She became iconic for her appearances on the covers of Sports Illustrated and other prestigious publications, helping to redefine the modeling industry and establish the concept of the celebrity supermodel. Tiegs appeared in numerous television shows and films, bringing her modeling career into mainstream entertainment, and was a regular guest on talk shows, becoming a recognizable cultural figure beyond the fashion world. Beyond modeling and acting, she became a successful businesswoman, launching her own line of beauty and wellness products and establishing herself as an entrepreneur. Tiegs' career paralleled the rise of television and mass media, making her one of the first models to achieve true celebrity status comparable to movie stars. Her influence on fashion, beauty standards, and the modeling industry remains significant, and she has continued to work in entertainment and business well into her later years, remaining a cultural icon from the golden age of supermodeling.