10 iconic supermodels who came from ordinary backgrounds

Cindy Crawford

Born in DeKalb, Illinois, Cindy Crawford was raised in a middle-class family. She was discovered by a newspaper photographer while working at a corn festival. Today, she's one of the most recognizable faces in the industry.

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Kate Moss 

From Croydon, London, Kate Moss grew up in a working-class family. She was discovered at JFK Airport at just 14 years old. Her unique look and fearless attitude propelled her to supermodel status.

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Gisele Bündchen

Hailing from Horizontina, Brazil, Gisele Bündchen was raised on a farm. She was discovered at a shopping mall at 14 and went on to become one of the highest-paid models in the world.

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Tyra Banks

Born in Inglewood, California, Tyra Banks grew up in a low-income household. She was rejected by several modeling agencies before finally getting her big break. Today, she's a successful model, TV host, and entrepreneur.

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Christy Turlington

From Walnut Creek, California, Christy Turlington was raised in a middle-class family. She was discovered while riding a horse and went on to become one of the most iconic models of the 1980s and 1990s.

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Karlie Kloss

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Karlie Kloss grew up in a middle-class family. She was discovered at a local benefit runway show and has since become a Victoria's Secret Angel and entrepreneur.

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Doutzen Kroes

From Oostermeer, Netherlands, Doutzen Kroes was raised on a farm. She was discovered by a modeling agency at 18 and went on to become a Victoria's Secret Angel and one of the highest-paid models in the world.

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Alessandra Ambrosio

Born in Erechim, Brazil, Alessandra Ambrosio grew up in a middle-class family. She was discovered at a modeling competition at 14 and has since become a Victoria's Secret Angel and successful entrepreneur.

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Yasmeen Ghauri

Born in Montreal, Canada, Yasmeen Ghauri grew up in a middle-class family. She was discovered at a shopping mall at 17 and went on to become one of the most successful models of the 1990s.

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Naomi Campbell

From Streatham, London, Naomi Campbell was raised by a single mother. She was discovered at 15 while window shopping and has since become one of the most iconic and enduring supermodels of all time.

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