As well as gracing our TV screens in a series of high profile M&S campaigns, Twiggy had been a household name in the UK for four decades.

Twiggy is thought by many to be the world’s first real supermodel (although we know Janice Dickinson has her own ideas!). She was catapulted to instant stardom as a teenager when her unique look captured the world’s imagination and made her a sixties icon. Born Lesley Hornby, the nickname Twiggy came from her big-eyed, naturally skinny look.

After a hugely influential modelling career Twiggy went on to be a successful actress, winning two Golden Globe awards for her part in Ken Russell’s musical, The Boyfriend. She’s also a talented recording artist having released several albums, from country pop to Broadway musicals.

Twiggy launched a new career in the nineties as a TV presenter and interviewer, with her own ITV series, Twiggy’s People, which was quickly followed by Take Time with Twiggy. More recently she co-produced and starred in the critically acclaimed If Love Were All, which was directed by her husband, actor Leigh Lawson.

Twiggy is an ardent supporter of animal welfare through numerous societies, is an anti fur campaigner, and is known also for her support of breast cancer research groups. She lives in London with her husband, and they have two grown up children.