How the ‘First American Supermodel’ Looks at 77 Without Hiding Her Wrinkles — Photos

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

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

The model gained notoriety at the age of 17 when she appeared on the cover of Glamour magazine. She overcame 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 recently exploded in praise of this groundbreaking supermodel’s old shot, with admirers ogling over her breathtaking appearance.

“It’s amazing how you looked that way! Crazy! 🥳,” a commenter said. “Oh my gosh, just ICONIC.❤️ ” another social media user commented. Someone else wrote, “Very lovely and organic…😉.”

The model entered motherhood and began a new chapter in her life as her career slowed down. She welcomed fraternal twins, born via surrogate, in the wee hours of July 1, 2001. The model has a 9-year-old son from a previous marriage and was married to yoga instructor Rod Stryker at the time.

While most ladies her age were accepting, even enjoying, being empty nesters, the 53-year-old beauty was stuck with two newborns to feed and change diapers. She did, however, accept this new chapter with open arms.

“I love the way my life has unfolded,” she stated. This renowned model has now accepted the role of a grandma as well. She said, “My grand, Elektra, always sticks out her pretty little pink tongue when she smiles,” as the caption for a cute photo of herself with her granddaughter from 2020.

Even while the supermodel’s front-of-the-camera profession may have slowed down over time, her personal life flourished as her family expanded, providing her with happiness and contentment off the catwalk.

As time went on, she defied Hollywood’s demands to get cosmetic surgery and instead to age naturally. Rather, she accepted her wrinkles and continued to look stunning well into her eighties.

She boldly said, “Nothing makes me feel older,” in response to the question of whether or not being recognized as an icon made her feel older. The years of insecurity and labor that have gone into what I’ve accomplished are only known to me.”

When the model looked back on her career, she said that pushing herself to the limit has always been her aim. Even though she occasionally didn’t want to get out of bed for work, she was constantly appreciative of the chances she was given.

“I was being paid a lot of money to do something that I enjoyed doing,” she said. The model stressed that “you really have to make the effort; you can’t just hope that it happens” when asked for advice on aging gracefully.

Finding happiness in life, maintaining a healthy diet, and exercising frequently were the main factors that kept her feeling young. She made care to keep active and involved in things that made her happy, even as her workout regimens changed as she grew older.

“Do something that makes you happy. I love reading, and I gave that up for a while. Now I’m back to that. Find friends who make you laugh. I just want friends in my life who are positive influences — that’s where I’m at now. It’s a nice, healthy, happy state,” the cultural icon revealed.

Though she was described as the “first American supermodel,” the icon saw the title more as a recognition of the fact that she didn’t disappear after her modeling career peaked.

“That title, of course, belonged to someone. I think it’s a way of indicating that I didn’t just fade out of sight after a very successful career in modeling; I went on to start other enterprises,” the supermodel added.

She launched a clothing brand for Sears and was a contributor to “Good Morning America”. She decided to concentrate on business endeavors that mirrored her enthusiasm, in contrast to many of her peers who made the move into performing.

But as of 2017, she relished a well-earned vacation from the limelight. For the first time in my life, I don’t have to set an alarm to wake up and go to work in the morning. I’m taking a little hiatus. The supermodel said, “I occasionally consider writing a book, but sometimes I get tired of talking about myself.”

It’s none other than Cheryl Tiegs, the classic beauty. See the supermodel’s evolution over the years, from her early modeling days to her stunning presence at 77, by reading on.

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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 another 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 legend 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.