A Canadian supermodel who dominated the 1990s fashion scene with her iconic looks and phrase "I don't wake up for less than $10,000 a day."
Linda Evangelista is a Canadian fashion model revered as one of the most accomplished and influential models of all time, with a staggering 700+ magazine covers to her name. She's perhaps best known for her iconic phrase, "We don't wake up for less than $10,000 a day."
Born on May 10, 1965, in St. Catharines, Canada, Evangelista was raised in a working-class Catholic family of Italian immigrants. She was the second of three children to Marisa and Tomaso Evangelista. Her father worked for General Motors, and her mother was a bookkeeper.
Evangelista's foray into modeling began at 12, when she attended a self-improvement course in a modeling school, where she was taught poise, etiquette, and more. She later attended Denis Morris Catholic High School.
Evangelista's modeling career took off in 1984 when she signed with Elite Model Management after moving to New York City. In 1988, photographer Peter Lindbergh suggested she cut her hair short, which became a defining feature of her look.
She soon became known as the "chameleon of the fashion industry," thanks to her ability to transform into any character or style required of her. This versatility earned her a spot among the elite group of supermodels, alongside Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, and Cindy Crawford.
In 2008, Evangelista was voted "The Greatest Supermodel of All Time" by the viewers of the television show Fashion File.
Unlike her contemporaries, Evangelista chose not to diversify into other ventures outside of modeling. She retired from the industry in 1998, only to make a comeback three years later, working sporadically thereafter.
Evangelista's remarkable career has left an indelible mark on the fashion industry, cementing her status as a true legend and inspiration to aspiring models worldwide.
Evangelista's famous phrase, "We don't wake up for less than $10,000 a day," has become a rallying cry for models demanding fair compensation for their work. Her unwavering commitment to her craft and her unapologetic stance on her worth have made her a beacon of empowerment for women in the industry.
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