Legendary supermodel Linda Evangelista reflects on her 40-year career, discussing her iconic '10,000 a day' quote, knowing one's worth, leaving a marriage, and the bravery of women in the Me Too movement. She also shares insights on the challenges and blessings of her unique appearance and the transformative power of Ping Pong in China.
Linda Evangelista highlights the importance of believing and supporting survivors of abuse in the fashion industry.
Linda Evangelista reflects on her experiences with cosmetic procedures gone wrong and the challenges of accepting and loving oneself.
Deep dives
Linda Evangelista's Journey to Becoming a Model
In this podcast episode, Linda Evangelista discusses her early passion for fashion and modeling. She shares how her obsession with clothes and fashion from a young age led her to pursue a career in modeling. Despite coming from a small-town working-class background in Canada, Linda was determined to achieve her dreams. She recalls her initial experiences with modeling school and how she faced challenges and setbacks along the way, including a difficult incident in Japan. However, she persevered and eventually found success in Paris, where she started working on catalog jobs and building her portfolio.
Navigating a Difficult Marriage and MeToo Abuse
Linda Evangelista opens up about her turbulent marriage to a well-known figure in the fashion industry who was later involved in the MeToo scandal. She discusses the abuse she experienced during her marriage and her regrets about not speaking out sooner. Linda shares her belief in the bravery of women who come forward with their stories of abuse in the industry. She highlights the fear and silence that often prevents victims from speaking out and the importance of believing and supporting survivors.
Reflections on Beauty, Personal Struggles, and Moving Forward
In this episode, Linda Evangelista reflects on her relationship with beauty, both as a supermodel and in her personal life. She discusses her experiences with cosmetic procedures gone wrong and the challenges she has faced in accepting and loving herself. Linda also talks about her role as a mother and the importance of teaching her child about inner beauty and self-love. She addresses her regrets and the impact of her famous quote about not getting out of bed for less than $10,000 a day. Linda concludes by expressing gratitude for the continued support from the fashion industry and her optimism for the future.
Kirsty Young talks to legendary supermodel Linda Evangelista about what she’s learned from her life so far. After a career spanning 40 years, in early September 2023 she released a retrospective book with photographer Steven Meisel. As one of the first international supermodels, she reflects on listening to your parents, the infamous “$10,000 a day” quote, knowing your worth, and she looks back on how it felt to leave her marriage.
If you could have a conversation with your younger self, what would you tell them? In Young Again Kirsty takes her guests back to the pivotal moments in their lives. Reflecting on what they wish they’d known at the time, and what they’ve learned along the way, she discovers the honest – and surprising – advice they’d give their younger selves.
Producer: Sam Peach
Content Editor: Richard Hooper
Executive Editor: Alice Feinstein
Senior Technical Producer: Duncan Hannant
Presenter: Kirsty Young
A BBC Audio Production
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