Beverly Johnson

Beverly Johnson

Infobox Model
name = Beverly Johnson


imagesize = 240px
caption = Beverly Johnson departs the 10th Annual Angel Ball 2007 for the G&P Foundation for Cancer Research, Marriott Times Square, October 29, 2007. Photo by Christopher Peterson
birthdate = Birth date and age|1952|10|13
location = Buffalo, New York, U.S.
deathdate =
deathplace =
height = height|ft=5|in=9
haircolor = Dark brown
eyecolor = Dark brown
measurements = 34-25-35
weight =
dress size = 6 (US), 36 (EU)
shoesize = 8.5
homepage = http://www.amekor.com

Beverly Johnson (born October 13, 1952) is an American supermodel and actress. She made history when she rose to fame as the first African-American model to appear on the cover of "Vogue" in 1974.

Biography

Born into a middle class family in Buffalo, New York, Johnson was a champion swimmer in her youth and aspired to be a lawyer. She was studying criminal justice at Northeastern University when, at the suggestion of friends, she tried her hand at modeling. She quickly landed an assignment with "Glamour" magazine and began working steadily. [cite news|url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20109578,00.html|title=The Body Game|date=1993-01-11|publisher="People"|accessdate=2008-08-15] Johnson would go on to grace more than 500 magazine covers [cite news|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_9_63/ai_n27506775?tag=content;col1|title=Beverly Johnson showcases timeless beauty|last=Murray|first=Nubia |date=2008-07|publisher="Ebony"|accessdate=2008-08-15] including her groundbreaking "Vogue" cover in August 1974. Johnson's appearance on the cover changed the beauty ideal in fashion and by 1975, every major American fashion designer began using African American models. [cite book|last=Gross|first=Michael|title=Model: The Ugly Business of Beautiful Women|publisher=HarperCollins|date=2003|pages=239|isbn=0-060-54163-6]

In addition to modeling, Johnson has also authored a book, "Beverly Johnson's Guide to a Life of Health and Beauty" [cite web|url=http://www.amekor.com/bj_bio.htm|title=Beverly Johnson: Official Biography|publisher=amekor.com|accessdate=2008-08-15] , and embarked on an acting career.cite news|url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20113286,00.html|title=Like Mother, Like..|last=Levitt|first=Shelley |date=1992-08-10|publisher="People"|accessdate=2008-08-15] She has also had roles in "Ashanti" (1979), "The Meteor Man" (1993), "Def Jam's How to Be a Player" (1997), and "Crossroads" (2002). She has also appeared in guest spots on several television series including "Law & Order", "", and "The Parent 'Hood".

In 2008, Johnson served as a celebrity judge on the first season of the TV Land series, "She's Got the Look", a reality series where women over 35 compete for a modeling contract and magazine spread. [cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/television/reviews/article_display.jsp?&rid=11214|title=TV Review: "She's Got the Look"|last=Moss|first=Marilyn |date=2008-06-02|publisher=hollywoodreporter.com|accessdate=2008-08-15]

Personal life

At age 19, Johnson married real estate agent Billy Potter. The marriage lasted three years, ending in 1974. In 1977, she married music publisher Danny Sims. They have one daughter together, Anansa, who is now a plus size model. Sims and Johnson divorced in 1978.cite web|url=http://www.denverpost.com/ci_9457529?source=rss|title=Model Beverly Johnson still has "The Look"|last=Lee|first=Luaine |date=2008-06-02|publisher=denverpost.com|accessdate=2008-08-15]

In 1995, Johnson dated actor Chris Noth. The couple broke up three years later. [cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,285593_2,00.html|title=Noth's Side Now|last=Tucker|first=Ken |date=1998-11-06|pages=2|accessdate=2008-08-15]

In the early 1990s, Johnson revealed that during her modeling career, she suffered from both bulimia and anorexia.

Filmography

External links

*imdb name|id=0424588|name=Beverly Johnson
*fashionmodel|id=Beverly_Johnson|name=Beverly Johnson
*tvtome person|id=20062|name=Beverly Johnson
* [http://www.tvland.com/originals/shesgotthelook/judges.jhtml Beverly Johnson on tvland.com]

Persondata
NAME= Johnson, Beverly
ALTERNATIVE NAMES=
SHORT DESCRIPTION= Supermodel, actress
DATE OF BIRTH= October 13, 1952
PLACE OF BIRTH= Buffalo, New York, U.S.
DATE OF DEATH=
PLACE OF DEATH=


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