Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky

Cindy Crawford

Jul 22, 2025
Cindy Crawford, the iconic supermodel and entrepreneur, shares her journey of resilience and self-discovery. She reflects on the profound impact of losing her brother at a young age, shaping her understanding of grief and life. Cindy also discusses overcoming the challenges posed by public perception and the evolution of the modeling industry alongside her supermodel peers. With authenticity, she highlights the importance of reclaiming one's narrative and embracing personal agency while navigating the complexities of aging and self-identity.
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ANECDOTE

Mahjong As A Social Ritual

  • Cindy Crawford learned Mahjong through a long-standing mommy group and now plays regularly with friends.
  • She also discovered travel Mahjong (Mahj2Go) and found the game mentally engaging and grounding.
INSIGHT

Perception Locks Public Identity

  • Cindy notes public perception often fixes people into a single facet based on visible roles or interviews.
  • She argues modern platforms let young models show fuller identities compared with the past.
ANECDOTE

From Valedictorian To Supermodel

  • Cindy describes growing up as a straight-A student with scholarship offers before modeling intervened.
  • She used academic validation to buffer against being dismissed as just 'beautiful' in her career.
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