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 prominent teenage …

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 have been one of …

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 supermodel has …

“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”.

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 catalyst for a cultural...

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 runways by 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 both in movies …

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 on her...

Sep 19, 2018 · Below, check out some of Twiggy’s most iconic looks, from her classic ’60s shift dresses to her ’80s glam style, her relaxed, menswear-inspired ’90s wardrobe and everything in between.

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.