Cheryl Tiegs, renowned as one of America’s pioneering supermodels, burst onto the scene 46 years ago with her iconic pink bikini poster that captured the world’s attention. Her image graced the covers of renowned publications like Sports Illustrated, Vogue, and Time, making her a household name. But beyond modeling, Cheryl became an influential advocate for environmental causes and dedicated herself to promoting health and well-being.
Curious about her appearance today? Let’s delve into her journey over the years.
Reflecting on her illustrious career, Tiegs offers insights into the dramatic shifts in the modeling industry. Back in her day, models did not enjoy the visibility afforded by today’s social media platforms and entertainment shows like Entertainment Tonight. “It was more in the moment, and I liked that,” she revealed to Artful Living.
In the 1980s, Cheryl ventured into the realm of acting. She appeared in popular shows like Moonlighting and Just Shoot Me, along with movie roles in titles such as The Brown Bunny and Sharknado 4. Despite her foray into acting, she chose to focus on other facets of her life, like nurturing her personal relationships and embracing motherhood. Cheryl was married multiple times and is the proud mother of three children, including twin sons born via surrogate in 2001.
Aside from her modeling and acting endeavors, Cheryl Tiegs has passionately committed herself to environmental advocacy. Over the years, she has used her platform to raise awareness about pressing issues like global warming and has supported various conservation initiatives. Her passion even took her to far-off locations such as the Canadian Arctic and Mexico’s Copper Canyon to deepen her understanding of environmental challenges.
In 2016, Cheryl stirred controversy when she criticized Sports Illustrated for featuring plus-size model Ashley Graham on its cover, arguing that it might promote unhealthy body standards. “I don’t like that we’re talking about full-figured women because it glamorizes them because your waist should be smaller than 35 [inches]. That’s what Dr. Oz said, and I’m sticking to it,” Cheryl explained to E! News. “No, I don’t think it’s healthy. Her face is beautiful. Beautiful. But I don’t think it’s healthy in the long run.”
By 2017, Cheryl further clarified her stance, pointing out how media had sensationalized her comments, “because really all I was doing was trying to look out for the health of someone who’s too thin or going on the other side of the scale,” she stated. “It’s just about finding your own healthy path. That’s all. I don’t know her; I don’t know if she’s healthy or not. That’s up to her.”