Elle Macpherson (born March 29, 1964, Sydney, Australia) is an Australian supermodel and actress. Her nickname is "The Body".

Born Eleanor Gow in Sydney, Australia, Macpherson became an international star through her appearance in ELLE magazine -- every issue, for six straight years. Eventually she gained even more exposure through Sports Illustrated magazine’s annual swimsuit issue. She appeared on the cover a record four times.

By 1986, her popularity has increased sufficiently for Time magazine to run a cover entitled "The Big Elle" ... (read more )