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She was one of the most photographed women in the world, now even the paparazzi are struggling to snap a photo of Linda Evangelista. The original 90s supermodel has become a recluse, while her contemporaries continue with lucrative careers, claiming a cosmetic procedure left her permanently disfigured. 

But before her greatest downfall, how did this Canadian-born beauty queen become the most super of The Supermodels?

CREDITS:

Host: Emma Gillespie

Written and Produced by Sydney Pead & Emma Gillespie, with Holly Wainwright

Audio Production: Madeline Joannou

Executive Producer: Sydney Pead

SOURCES

Fashion File

With Thanks to:

Kirstie Clements

Nicole Bonython-Hines

Jayson Brunsdon

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