Step into the glamorous world of Australian’s most beautiful women — icons of luxury fashion, timeless beauty, and elite celebrity lifestyles. Explore their red carpet moments, beauty secrets, and the success stories behind their multi-million dollar fame.

1. Elle Macpherson: From “The Body” to Wellness Mogul

Full Name: Eleanor Nancy Macpherson (née Gow)
Known As: Elle Macpherson
Nationality: Australian (of Scottish descent)
Date of Birth: March 29, 1964
Birthplace: Killara, New South Wales, Australia
Agencies: d’Management Group (Milan), Kruger Cowne (London, Los Angeles, and more)

Elle Macpherson Intimates brand bra and underwear in shade Gentle Jade (SITS Girls , Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)

?‍?‍?‍? Family Roots & Upbringing

Elle was born Eleanor Gow to Peter Gow, a sound engineer, and Frances Gow, a nurse. After her parents’ divorce, her mother remarried, and Elle adopted the surname Macpherson. She grew up in a blended family with siblings from her mother’s first marriage, including her younger sister Mimi.

? Childhood & Early Interests

Elle had an active and athletic youth. She attended Killara High School, graduating in 1981. An accomplished runner, she clocked the mile in just 4 minutes and 24 seconds. Her passion for fitness and the outdoors would later shape her career in wellness.

? Education Meets Opportunity

While studying law at the University of Sydney, Elle began modeling to pay for her textbooks. That side hustle quickly took off. Soon, she was flying to New York, balancing university assignments with major fashion shoots.

Her career took a decisive turn thanks to early support from leading creatives like Vogue editors and photographers Gilles Bensimon (her future husband) and Bob Carlos Clarke.

Virgin Blue Launches uniform with Elle Macpherson
(Eva Rinaldi, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)

? Breakthrough in Fashion

Elle’s big break came in 1982 with a commercial for Tab soft drink, earning her the nickname “The Girl Next Door.” At 17, she signed with Click Model Management in New York. Her first major runway appearances were for Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, and Dior.

? Supermodel Status & Business Acumen

Elle appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue five times — a record. TIME Magazine dubbed her “The Body” in 1989, and her influence in fashion remained strong for decades.

She graced runways for top designers like Valentino, Michael Kors, and Marc Jacobs (famously closing a Louis Vuitton show in 2010). Beyond modeling, she built a business empire:

• Elle Macpherson Intimates – a top-selling lingerie brand
• WelleCo – a successful wellness company behind the super greens supplement “The Super Elixir”
• Regularly features in the Sunday Times Rich List, with her ventures generating upwards of £40M annually

Elle Macpherson at the Women’s World Award 2009 (Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria).(Manfred Werner – Tsui, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)

? Media Presence & Influence

Elle’s face has been on the covers of Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Time, and GQ. She’s been a Revlon ambassador since 2008 and continues to grow her digital influence, especially through Instagram and the WelleCo brand.

In 2024, she released a memoir reflecting on body image, aging, and self-discovery after turning 60 — reinforcing her voice as a leader in the wellness space.

? Personal Life

• Married to photographer Gilles Bensimon (1986–1989)
• Long-term partner: financier Arpad Busson (1996–2005); they have two sons — Flynn (b. 1998) and Cy (b. 2003)
• Later married billionaire Jeffrey Soffer (2013–2017); has since dated musician Doyle Bramhall II

Her two sons are now adults and have begun carving out their own public profiles.

? Advocacy & Personal Growth

Elle has been open about her personal struggles and growth. She underwent rehabilitation in 2003 for alcoholism and is a breast cancer survivor, now in remission.

Her advocacy includes:

• Supporting girls’ education through She’s the First
• Promoting mindful aging and healthy lifestyles
• Empowering women to embrace their bodies and wellness journeys at any age

Elle Macpherson at Myer in Sydney City, taken 21 October, 2011 by Eva Rinaldi
(Eva Rinaldi, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)

From iconic supermodel to wellness pioneer, Elle Macpherson continues to inspire — not just for how she looks, but for how she lives, leads, and lifts others along the way.

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2. Miranda Kerr: Supermodel, Wellness CEO & Modern Muse

From country girl to catwalk royalty, Miranda Kerr has become one of the most recognizable and enduring figures in fashion and wellness. With her signature smile and entrepreneurial drive, she’s more than a model — she’s a global force.

InStyle Women Of Style Awards: Red Carpet Awards Evening; Supermodel Miranda Kerr and friends (Eva Rinaldi, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)

? Quick Profile

• Full Name: Miranda May Kerr
• Born: April 20, 1983 — Sydney, Australia
• Heritage: English, Scottish, and French
• Agencies: IMG Models (Worldwide), Traffic Models (Barcelona), formerly Next Model Management & Chic Management