Model, Actress and Business Woman. And that sentence doesn't even give her the credit that is due. Vogue, Ebony, Jet, W, French Elle....I can go on and on about this woman who is now sitting back and watching her wig company flourish. But let's get down the the sew-ins. I bring you....
Beverly Johnson
Studying to be a lawyer at Northwestern University, pursuing a career for her in Buffalo, New York wasn't an easy task. Everyone including her first agent, Eileen Ford, told her that she couldn't do it. In 1974, Johnson shot a Vogue Cover with Francesco Scavullo, becoming the first woman of color to do it. The following year she shot for French Elle which catapulted her career and with her uncomplicated looks landed her a campaign with Revlon.
She has been in many films, my favorite funny role from her was in How To Be A Player. Two books, a beautiful daughter, who is a plus-size model, 2 grandchildren, a goodwill ambassador honor from former President Bill Clinton and a wig company later she is still looking fabulous. She also has a show on the OWN Channel called Beverly's Full House. The show follows the trails and tribulations of the supermodel and three generations under one roof. I wouldn't even call it full house, it would be more House Overflowing. Here are some more pictures of our fabulous covergirl in action.
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| ALBUM COVER |
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| VOGUE |
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| FRENCH ELLE |
Of course there is more on her, however I wanted to honor her today because they told her that she couldn't do it and she pulled and pushed until she proved them wrong.
HAPPY VINTAGE MONDAY EVERYONE!!! ENJOY YOUR DAY!!
Beverly Johnson is amazing!
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