The adventures of Lauren Hutton, the original supermodel
January 25, 2026 / 10:11 AM EST / CBS News
TL;DR
- Lauren Hutton was initially discouraged from modeling due to her "improper" features, including a gap between her teeth and crossed eyes.
- She holds the record for most American Vogue cover appearances with 26.
- In 1973, she signed a groundbreaking $250,000 annual contract with Revlon, changing the economics of modeling.
- Hutton's primary motivation for modeling was to fund her passion for travel, especially to Africa.
- She endured financial loss due to her manager, Bob Williamson, but rebuilt her career.
- A severe motorcycle accident in 2000 left her near death, but she recovered and returned to her life.
- Hutton views her life as one of luck and adventure, prioritizing experiences over traditional modeling success.