Twiggy
Dame Lesley Lawson, widely known by the nickname Twiggy, is an English model, actress, and singer. She was a British cultural icon and a prominent teenage model during the "swinging sixties" in London. Twiggy was initially known for her thin build and androgynous appearance, considered to result from her big eyes, long eyelashes, and short hair.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Neasden
- Educated at
- Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
- Awards
- 🏆 Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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Timeline
1949
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Birth
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- spouse:
- Michael Witney, Leigh Lawson
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