Which supermodel was born in DeKalb, Illinois, in 1966?

Cindy Crawford was born in DeKalb, Illinois, in 1966.

Crawford became one of the most recognizable models of the late 1980s and 1990s. Her beauty mark above her upper lip became a distinctive part of her public image, and her commercial work helped make her name familiar far beyond fashion magazines and runway shows.

She was part of the original “Big Five” group of supermodels, together with Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, and Claudia Schiffer. Crawford also became known for television work, fitness videos, advertising campaigns, and product endorsements.

Her birthplace is sometimes confused with her early modeling base. Although she was born in Illinois, her professional career expanded through Chicago and then New York before becoming international.