Lesley Lawson known by the nickname "Twiggy" was born in Neasden, Middlesex, London, England, on September 19, 1949, is a English model and actress. She was discovered at the age of 16, by a fashion journalist from the Daily Express. She was named the face of 1966, by the Daily Express newspaper. She landed her Broadway debut in a musical "My One and Only" (1983–1984) at St. James Theatre, for which she was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical. She released her solo debut studio album " Twiggy" in 1976.
Attended Brondesbury and Kilburn High School. Has older sister, Shirley. Featured with David Bowie on the cover of his "Pin Ups" album (1973). Published autobiography, Twiggy: An Autobiography in 1975. She was awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2019. Supporter of animal rights organizations. Lives in London, England also own a home in Southwold, Suffolk.
Twiggy height is 5' 6" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 168 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, her weight is 112 іn pоunds or 51 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. Her body measurements are bust-waist-hip 31-23-32 in inches or 79–58–81 in cеntіmеtrеѕ, her bra size is 30A with cup size A. She is 75 years old. Her net worth is around 50 million dollars.
Twiggy
Photo: Unknown; photo credited to the U.S. Associated Press / Public domain / Wikimedia Commons
Birth Date:
September 19, 1949
Age:
75 years old
Nationality:
United Kingdom
Sun Sign:
Virgo
Natural hair color:
Light Brown
Eye Color:
Blue
Net Worth:
$50 Million
Height:
5 ft 6 in | 168 cm
Weight:
51 kg | 112 lbs
Body Measurements:
31-23-32 in | 79–58–81 cm
Bra Size:
30A
Shoe Size:
9 US | 39.5 EU
She dated Justin de Villeneuve (1966-1973).
She was married to American actor Michael Witney (1977-1983), they had one daughter, Carly.
She married Leigh Lawson in 1988.
She made her big screen debut in musical comedy film The Boy Friend (1971) in role as Polly Browne, for which she won two Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress in a Motion Picture and Most Promising Newcomer.
She made her Broadway debut in musical "My One and Only" (1983), for which she was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.
The Blues Brothers (1980) - Chic Lady
Madame Sousatzka (1988) - Jenny
W (1974) - Katie Lewis
There Goes the Bride (1980) - Polly Perkins
The Doctor and the Devils (1985) - Jennie Bailey
Club Paradise (1986) - Phillipa Lloyd
Istanbul (1989) - Maud
Woundings (1998) - Viv
The Little Match Girl (1986) - Josie Roberts
Sun Child (1988) - Fen Harris
The Diamond Trap (1988) - Det. Sgt. Charlie Lawson
Body Bags (1993) - Cathy Matthews
She hosted BBC shows Twiggs (1974) and Twiggy (1975).
Dombey and Son (1969) - Diogenes
She played Florence Cook in drama history series Victorian Scandals (1976), in episode "The Frontiers of Science".
Celebrity Playhouse (1981) - Eliza Doolittle
Wonderworks: Young Charlie Chaplin (1989) - Hannah Chaplin
Princesses (1991) CBS - Princess Georgina 'Georgy' De La Rue
She portrayed Bonnie in HBO horror anthology series Tales from the Crypt (1992), in episode "The New Arrival".
Heartbeat (1994) - Lady Janet Whitly
The Nanny (1994) - Jocelyn Sheffield
ShakespeaRe-Told (2005) - Mrs. Minola
She has been featured on numerous magazine covers including Vogue, i-D Magazine and The Tatler.
L'Oreal, Tod's, Olay, Biba, Yardley, Oil of Olay, Ann Taylor, Marks & Spencer.
Represented by agencie London Models 1.