Dame Lesley Lawson (née Hornby; 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 …

Jan 3, 2026 · Twiggy, British fashion model and actress whose gamine frame and mod look defined the fashion industry during much of the late 20th century. She is widely considered to …

She originally was nicknamed "Sticks" because of her reed-thin figure, but then switched it to "Twigs" and, finally, "Twiggy." A model for a scant four years, she had never even walked the …

Mar 9, 2025 · She was the original supermodel, and nearly six decades after finding overnight fame at the age of 16, Twiggy remains one of most famous fashion icons in the world. A …

“Twiggy” is due for general release in cinemas in February 2025. Author, playwright and comedian Ben Elton has written and directed a musical based on Twiggy’s life called “Close Up”.

Jun 20, 2025 · How did a girl from the suburbs become an internationally renowned model and 1960s cultural icon? We look at Twiggy's amazing story.

Nov 18, 2025 · At 76, Twiggy, born Lesley Hornby, remains one of fashion's most recognizable figures, and a new documentary revisits the journey that made her an international icon. The …

Dec 24, 2023 · Though Twiggy is best known for her work as a model, she only modeled for a few years before officially retiring in 1970. Then, she pivoted to a film career, and had success …

Apr 10, 2025 · We are talking just as a documentary of her life, Twiggy, directed by Sadie Frost, is to be released. It started as a joke between her and Frost, when the latter appeared as a guest …

1 day ago · Fran Drescher Reveals The Nanny Was Inspired by an Outing She Had with Model Twiggy's Daughter (Exclusive) In her new PEOPLE cover story, the actress and writer reveals …