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Twiggy
British model, actress and singer (born 1949)
For other uses, see Twiggy (disambiguation).
Dame Lesley Lawson DBE | |
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Twiggy in 2023 | |
| Born | Lesley Hornby (1949-09-19) 19 September 1949 (age 75) Neasden, Middlesex, England |
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| Years active | 1966–present |
| Spouses | Michael Witney (m. 1977; died 1983)Leigh Lawson (m. 1988) |
| Children | 1 |
| Modelling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Hair colour | Blonde |
| Eye colour | Blue |
| Agency | Models 1 |
Dame Lesley Lawson (néeHornby; born 19 September 1949), widely known by the nickname Twiggy, is an English model, actress, and singer. She was a British cultural icon and a prominent teenage model during the swinging '60s in London.
Twiggy was initially known for her thin build and the androgynous appearance considered to result from her big eyes, long eyelashes, and short hair.[1] Dame Lesley Lawson DBE Ken Russell and Twiggy on set of The Boy Friend (1971) Lesley Hornby Neasden, Middlesex, England Michael Witney Leigh Lawson Dame Lesley LawsonDBE (born Lesley Hornby 19 September 1949, in London, England) is an Englishactress, fashion model and singer, known professionally as Twiggy.[1] Her childhood nickname Twiggy came from her thin legs.[2] In the 1960s, when she first became famous she weighed only 6.5 stone (91 lb).[2] As an actress, she starred in The Boy Friend, and had featured roles in The Blues Brothers and Young Charlie Chaplin. She recently appeared as hers For other uses, see Twiggy (disambiguation). Quick facts for kids Lesley Lawson Twiggy in 2023 Lesley Hornby Neasden, Middlesex, England Michael Witney Leigh Lawson Dame Lesley Lawson (néeHornby; born 19 September 1949), widely known by the nickname Twiggy, is an English model, actress, and singer. She was a British cultural icon and a prominent teenage model during the swinging '60s in London. Twiggy was initially known for her thin build and the androgynous appearance considered to result from her big eyes, long eyelashes, and short hair. She was named "The Face of 1966" by the Daily Express and voted British Woman of the Year. By 1967, she had modelled in France, Japan, and the US, and h
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Twiggy
Born
(1949-09-19) 19 September 1949 (age 75)Other names Twiggy Occupations Years active 1966–present Spouse(s) Children 1 Modelling information Height 5'6 (168cm) Hair colour Blonde Eye colour Blue Agency Models 1 •
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Born
(1949-09-19) 19 September 1949 (age 75)Other names Occupation Years active 1966–present Spouse(s) Children 1 Modelling information Height 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) Hair colour Blonde Eye colour Blue Agency Models 1
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