Linda Evangelista rose to prominence in the fashion industry quickly and decisively. She was born with natural beauty and was meant to walk the most prestigious catwalks in the world. She won a beauty pageant at the tender age of 15 and signed a contract with the esteemed modeling agency “Elite.”
Evangelista, who was well-known for her cool attitude and bold energy, mesmerized photographers and designers with her capacity to transform into many characters and deftly capture even the most cutting-edge trends.
Evangelista, one of the most sought-after runway stars among the prestigious “big five” of the 1990s, is inextricably tied to the “golden” age of models. Her contributions to the field looked so unwavering that it was as though Steven Meisel had lost his inspiration when she was gone.
But since 2016, Evangelista has suddenly pulled back from the spotlight, living a hermit lifestyle that belies her colorful appearance and seldom showing up at high-profile events.
Evangelista revealed her pain in a lengthy interview with People magazine in 2021, revealing that she had suffered from a botched plastic surgery procedure. The supermodel’s life was completely turned upside down when she developed paradoxical fat hyperplasia, a rare consequence of the planned fat-removal procedure cryolipolysis.
When Evangelista received a breast cancer diagnosis in 2018, fate delivered yet another devastating blow. She decided to get both of her mastectomy because she was ready for a fierce fight. She also started a lawsuit against the company that makes CoolSculpting at the same time. Even though her case was resolved in 2022, Evangelista had to go through a new round of treatment when her disease returned.
Evangelista, who turns 59 on May 10, conquered the odds and overcame hopelessness to start over in her life.
She made a great deal of effort to accept and show off her new self. After depending on severely Photoshopped images and careful angle choices in her early years, Evangelista eventually regained her individuality.
These days, she frequently appears in newspapers and social gatherings, dressing in flowing materials and muted colors that accentuate her characteristic haircut.
Evangelista, who is well-known for her strict diet, intense workout routine with a personal trainer, and love of yoga, radiates beauty with little makeup and carefree style, perfectly capturing classic elegance.
