Twiggy (born Lesley Hornby; 19 September 1949) is an English model, actress, and singer, now also known by her married name of Twiggy Lawson. In the 1960s, at 16, became the first teenager to become a prominent model. She was a model known for her large eyes, long eyelashes, and thin build, she is regarded as one of the most famous models of all time. Twiggy went on to star in movies, and appeared as a judge on the reality show America's Next Top Model. She now models for Marks and Spencer to promote their recent rebranding, and appears in seasonal TV She commercials with others such as Myleene Klass, as well as other forms of media for the campaigns.

Early life

Twiggy was raised in the London suburb of Neasden, the daughter of Helen (Nellie) Lydia Hornby (née Reeman), a counter-girl at a Woolworth's store and factory worker at a printing firm, and William Norman Hornby, a master carpenter and joiner.Nations Memory Bank: PageTwiggy Biography (1949-) She attended the Brondesbury and Kilburn High School in Salusbury Road, Kilburn.Twiggy - Twiggy Biography, Career, Profile, Model, Filmography, Life