Which model was the first person to appear on the cover of the Pirelli Calendar twice?

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Naomi Campbell was the first person to appear on the cover of the Pirelli Calendar twice.

The Pirelli Calendar is an invitation-only annual publication known for commissioning prominent photographers and featuring leading models, actors and other public figures. Its limited distribution gave appearances unusual prestige compared with an ordinary commercial calendar.

Campbell’s repeated cover status reflected her exceptional importance to fashion photography and luxury advertising. She had already become one of the most visible models of the late 1980s and 1990s, appearing in major runway shows, magazines and campaigns around the world.

The claim is sometimes confused with a model’s total number of Pirelli Calendar appearances, which is a different measurement from being the first person to appear on its cover twice. Campbell’s wider career also included a historic French Vogue cover in 1988 and extensive work with designers including Versace.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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