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Lesley Lawson, widely known by the nickname Twiggy, is an English model, actress and singer. In the mid-1960s she became a prominent British teenage model of swinging sixties London with others such as Penelope Tree. Twiggy was initially known for her thin build and her androgynous look consisting of large eyes, long eyelashes, and short hair. In 1966, she was named "The Face of 1966" by the Daily Express and voted British Woman of the Year. By 1967, Twiggy had modelled in France, Japan, and the U. S. , and landed on the covers of Vogue and The Tatler. Her fame had spread worldwide. After modelling, Twiggy went on to enjoy a successful career as a screen, stage and television actress. She has hosted her own series, Twiggy's People, in which she interviewed celebrities, and also appeared as a judge on the reality show America's Next Top Model. Her 1998 autobiography, Twiggy in Black and White, entered the bestseller lists
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Twiggy
Born 1949-09-19 (75 years ago) in Neasden.
Height 172 centimeters.
Award | Year |
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Outer Critics Circle Special Award (My One and Only) | 1984 |
Golden Globe Award for Best New Star of the Year – Actress (The Boy Friend) | 1971 |
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (The Boy Friend) | 1971 |
Award | Year |
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Outer Critics Circle Special Award (My One and Only) | 1984 |
Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical (My One and Only) | 1983 |
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical (My One and Only) | 1983 |
Golden Globe Award for Best New Star of the Year – Actress (The Boy Friend) | 1971 |
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (The Boy Friend) | 1971 |
Name |
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Leigh Lawson(Gifta: 1988-09-23–) |
Michael Witney(Gifta: 1977-06-14–1983-11-30) |
Carly Witney
Nellie Lydia Hornby, William Norman Hornby
Vivien Hornby, Shirley Hornby
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